Even though Jacob Vandenberg is a fourth-generation funeral director, it’s clear he’s not afraid to stray from tradition. He’s breaking taboos, creating conversations, and venturing into areas where...
Last August, we shared the good news that New Jersey had passed a law allowing funeral homes to serve food and drinks. Now Connecticut funeral directors want their...
By now you’ve probably seen the incredible custom casket that paid tribute to Minnesota school bus driver Glen Davis. Images of the casket, which was a gift from...
On February 4, Connecting Directors shared the immediate impact the emerging novel coronavirus outbreak was having on Chinese deathcare professionals. Just three weeks later, the death toll has...
Plenty of hit Broadway shows have been based on true stories of historic figures (Hamilton, anyone?). However, the upcoming theatre production of Hail Cremation!, although true and historic,...
On Thursday, January 2, 2020, Kate Moore Branson prepared to direct the funeral for Richard White, 67, of River Oaks, Texas. The service would be like any of...
The fourth quarter of 2019 was a busy one for Carriage Services, Inc. In October and December Carriage announced the acquisition of four entities: Lombardo Funeral Homes in...
Two Tennessee legislators have introduced a bill that would remove licensing requirements for people in 27 occupations, including funeral directors and embalmers. Tennessee Representative Martin Daniel and Senator...
As the death toll from the novel coronavirus outbreak steadily increases in China, officials are swiftly adjusting death care practices to prevent further spread of infection. As of...
Tribute videos have become a staple in today’s funeral programs. In fact, they’re often the focal point of the entire service. When done well, tributes tell a meaningful...