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...
It was during a 2015 cemetery visit when the seeds of Better Place Forests first took root in Sandy Gibson’s mind. Discouraged by the reflection of passing traffic...
Planters has confirmed the death of its 104-year-old mascot Mr. Peanut. He died from injuries sustained in a January 22 fiery NUTmobile accident. Uninjured in the accident were...
Obituaries are usually pretty conventional affairs, as you well know. For the most part, they follow a standard, somber, straight-to-the-point template. However, every year a few obits break...