Give Loved Ones Options In Lieu of Flowers
More than ever before, families today are adding one little phrase to their loved one’s obituary: In lieu of flowers. Many families believe the money that would...
Directors in the News: How Some Your Peers Are Handling COVID-19 Restrictions
Funeral directors are finally getting some of the attention they deserve. In the last few weeks, reporters from the mainstream media have been asking directors across the country...
HERE’S Who to Contact to Request N95 Respirator Masks
UPDATED 3/27/20: If your regular personal protective equipment (PPE) suppliers haven’t been able to replenish your N95 mask inventory, you’re not alone. John Flowers, CEO of Bass-Mollett, and his...
Undertaker 365: Chicagoland Funeral Director Gets Real With Facebook Series
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...
48 of 50 States Now Allow Food at Funerals
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...
School Bus, Kobe Bryant, and a Courageous K-9: A Month of Custom Caskets
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...
Coronavirus Concerns Evolving for Deathcare Workers in Asia, Europe, & US
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...
Death Care Hits The Theatre Stage With Premiere of Hail Cremation!
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,...
Church Shooting in Fort Worth: “Evil Walked In Our Building That Morning”
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...
Four Carriage Services Acquisitions Signal Positive Two-Year Performance Outlook
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...