Funeral Director tries new suit… | FFFW 247
We’re officially deep into August now, and honestly? It’s treating us pretty well. The sun’s still hanging around, the heat’s taking occasional coffee breaks, and there’s just enough...
Funeral Industry News
Michael Jewart Appointed as Leader of Starmark®, North America’s Leading Cremation Solutions Provider.
RICHMOND, IN, August 15, 2025 – Starmark is pleased to announce the appointment of Michael Jewart to lead Starmark. With more than a decade of helping funeral professionals...
The Odor of Imminent Death
Final responders know that death has its own particular odor, unique as a fingerprint. Once experienced, it’s not often forgotten: decomp-specific volatile organic compounds (VOCs) make the scent...
CANA’s 107th Cremation Innovation Convention A Success!
WHEELING, IL— The Cremation Association of North America (CANA) celebrated the 107th Annual Cremation Innovation Convention with over 250 of its dearest friends – including 70 exhibitors –...
Tribute Technology Announces Strong Start to 2025, Driven by Innovation and Digital Reach
WAUNAKEE, Wis. – Tribute Technology, the leading provider of technology solutions for the funeral and cemetery profession, announced a strong first half of 2025 with notable year-over-year growth...
Is Your Workplace Culture Toxic? Here’s How to Find Out — and How to Fix It
It’s a well-known fact that deathcare professionals are some of the kindest and most compassionate people on the planet. You could not possibly do what you do and...
Honest Epitaphs & Obit Debates | 4M #201
Welcome to the two-hundred-and-first edition of Morticians’ Monday Morning Mashup, 4M #201, where we’ll serve up bite-sized, easily-digestible nuggets of the deathcare news you need to crush conversations...