What Happens When the Funeral Profession Dies?
I am scared for the funeral profession. Not just one part of the profession, for example I am not scared for just the suppliers like Batesville, Wilbert, Trigard,...
Looking For Love in All The Wrong Places [At a Funeral]
Article by: Lauren Polanski, LittleMissFuneral The first time I was hit on in a funeral home I was eighteen. I went to a wake to support a friend who...
ICCFA partners with Stewart Enterprises, Inc.
ICCFA CONDUCTS CREMATORY OPERATOR CERTIFICATION PROGRAMS FOR STEWART ENTERPRISES, INC. The International Cemetery, Cremation and Funeral Association is pleased to announce that they have partnered with Stewart Enterprises,...
I Beg Someone to Prove Me Wrong
"When my mother was dying, Facebook made it possible for my friends and family to give their support and love during a time when it was needed. When...
That's A Wrap…Images From NFDA 2012
The 2012 NFDA Convention took place in the friendly city of Charlotte, North Carolina. The convention was very well attended and the exhibit floor traffic stayed steady. We...
New Insights Into Ways Consumers Really Think About Funerals
While at the NFDA Convention I always try to attend at some of the workshops and seminars. This year there were a number of workshops I wanted to...
They're Not Out of Business, But They Did Have a Significant Price Decrease
I'm sure you think you just read the title of this article wrong but you didn't. I did say price "decrease." Despite all the rumors I did validate...
Eternal Reefs Wins Philanthropy Award
ETERNAL REEFS AND REEF BALL FOUNDATION WIN NATIONAL CLASSY AWARD FOR ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION Atlanta, GA – October 8, 2012 – Eternal Reefs, along with the Reef Ball Foundation, recently...
Did Batesville Have a Change of Heart?
If you are frequent reader of ConnectingDirectors.com then you know back in February we did a post covering a picture of a Batesville Casket delivery truck that had gone viral...
New Research: Why 99% of Funeral Facilities Reinforce Negative Stereotype
Article by: Alan Creedy, FuneralHomeConsulting.org and the Creedy Commentary The Funeral Service Foundation has just released the results of its “Bleeding Edge” research project with world renowned Olson-Zaltman Associates simultaneously revealing both disturbing...