Which Disposition is the “Eco-Friendliest?”
Clients select a method of final disposition based on a complex combination of factors: the wishes of the deceased, cost considerations, and local laws all figure prominently. “Green”...
Cremation
DOJ Sues Cremation Company for “Outrageous, Illegal” Funeral Rule & FTC Violations
On Friday, April 22, the Department of Justice, on behalf of the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) filed a lawsuit that alleges Legacy Cremation Services and its owner targeted...
Return Home: First Crowdfunded Funeral Home Envisions the Future of Deathcare
Crowdfunding isn’t a new concept for deathcare professionals. After all, more and more families are turning to crowdfunding platforms to cover the costs of their loved ones’ funeral...
Parting Stone Ramps Up with Industry Capital and Silicon Valley Advisors
Parting Stone and its complete alternative to cremated remains continues to gain traction as more families opt for solidified remains following cremation. The death care startup ended 2021...
Should You Offer Funeral Services (Not Just Cremations) For Pets?
Funerals for pets? What?! Consider this: For many Americans, pets are part of the family. The wildly lucrative pet care industry reported spending of 99 billion dollars in 2020. An...
Cold Hands Embalming Tip of the Week
We are excited to collaborate with Cold Hands and Monica Torres, renowned licensed funeral director, embalmer, cremationist, cosmetic reconstructive specialist, desairologist, and owner/founder of NXT Generation Mortuary Support!...
Revolutionizing Temporary Cremation Containers
When looking at the history of cremation and the struggles our profession has faced in communicating the value of cremation services to the public, it’s apparent that one...