Deathcare to Deception: Joe Vanella Takes His Radar to The Traitors
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...
Funeral Industry News
Modern Design Meets Dignity: Starmark Unveils the Richmond Urn
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...
Chptr Partners with ObituaryShare, Appoints Bob Arrington to Senior Leadership
NEW YORK — Media technology company Chptr announced that funeral service veteran Robert “Bob” Arrington has joined the organization as senior vice president of funeral home services. In his...
Supporting the People Beside Us
Join the Virtual Funeral Professionals Peer Support Meeting in September WHEELING, IL— Strong communities are built by good neighbors: people who show up, listen, lend support, and remind us...
NFDA Celebrates 301 Funeral Home Locations for Excellence in Service to Families and Communities
2026 Pursuit of Excellence honorees include recipients of the inaugural Remembering A Life Award Brookfield, Wis. – The National Funeral Directors Association (NFDA) is proud to recognize 301...
The Funeral Streaming Buyer’s Guide
Streaming has become an expected part of the service for many funeral homes, giving people who can’t be there in person a way to attend, and families a...
Fire Damages Warehouse at Doric Products Facility
Company Reports Minimal Operational Impact and Begins Plans to Rebuild MARSHALL, Ill. — September 5, 2026 — A September 4th fire damaged a 5000 square foot warehouse at...