For state funeral associations across the country, cultivating strong board leadership and keeping young professionals engaged remains a constant challenge. The Minnesota Funeral Directors Association has found a...
The International Cemetery, Cremation and Funeral Association has officially announced the recipients of its 2026 40 Under 40 Award. This initiative recognizes emerging leaders who are driving meaningful...
BROOKFIELD, Wis. — The Funeral Service Foundation is officially accepting applications for its Fall 2026 academic scholarship cycle. Students currently enrolled in funeral service programs as well as...
Gerard Reinert came to my attention during the recent unpleasantness at Foundation Partners Group. He had gotten out while the gettin’ was good and it took very little...
Usually when artists or community organizers erect a “Before I Die Wall” they want to transform a neutral urban environment into a canvas for human reflection. But for...
MARYVILLE, TN — The Independent Funeral Group has expanded its administrative team by appointing Patricia Hartley as Head Content Creator. Hartley brings over seven years of deathcare industry...
Welcome to the two-hundred-and-fifty-seventh edition of Morticians’ Monday Morning Mashup, 4M #258, kicking off the week with a taste of what happened. Lots of stuff this week, so...
PERRYOPOLIS, PA — CemSites, a Messenger Family Company and pioneer in cloud-based cemetery management software, has announced a refreshed brand identity that marks its continued evolution after more...
Joe Vanella, a 44-year-old licensed funeral director from Wantagh, New York, is stepping into the national spotlight as part of the cast for The Traitors: New Blood, the...
RICHMOND, IN, September 10, 2026 — Starmark is pleased to introduce the Richmond Urn, a thoughtful and elegant solution designed to bring dignity and beauty to the display...