Mortuary Professor Battling School After Being Fired for Facebook Posting
This is a story that has been ongoing since November of 2011. New development in the case today has brought it back to light. Back story: Originally post...
Ohio Funeral Director Uses a Semi Truck Hearse
We received an email yesterday from Bryan Chandler, funeral director and owner of Chandler Funeral and Cremation Service in Caldwell, Ohio, who has on multiple occasions used a semi truck for a...
New iPhone App Project Could Replace the Tribute Video
A few weeks ago I told you about the website Recollect that could be the future of the eulogy, now I bring you information about an iPhone app...
How Not To Do Customer Service Over Facebook
Disclaimer: If you are offended by vaguer language do not read any further. Article from A customer complained about her meal on the Facebook page of a Boston restaurant. They replied...
Is it about honoring the life lived by the loved one…or paying the bill?
Guest Article By: Jeff Harbeson, Funeral Finance, LLC The subject matter of finances continues as I meet and converse with funeral directors across the country. As most have...
Facebook Rolls Out Obituary Notification System For Funeral Home Pages…Kinda
Facebook has rolled out a new feature for users to opt in to receive notifications every time a page makes a post . So for funeral homes...
Could Batesville Be For Sale Soon?
Disclaimer: I'm not making a statement that Batesville is for sale. To my knowledge the company is still owned by Hillenbrand and is not currently being sold. Just want to...
Granny Tech: What It Means For Funeral Professionals (Part 1)
This weekend I had the unique opportunity to set my 82 year old grandfather up with a new iMac. Its a big jump up from his 10 year...
Lessons from Successful Funeral Homes
One thing I have realized from attending many funeral conventions as well as a number of marketing seminars, is that the most useful context is generally not delivered in the...
Suit alleges chemical used to embalm caused mortician’s cancer
Article from - NorthJersey.com A lawsuit by a New Jersey mortician stricken with leukemia is casting a spotlight on embalming, a standard practice in the funeral industry. William Moore,...