You Think This Weekend Is About Cookouts, Parties and the Beach…But it’s Not
Article by: Jeff Harbeson, The Funeral Commander and The Harbeson Group An American Soldier…A Memorial Day Story. A few years back a friend of mine and I took...
Funeral Industry News
Union President Blasts SCI at Shareholders Meeting
Teamsters Local 727 President John Coli Jr. on May 14 publicly denounced funeral giant Service Corporation International at its annual shareholders meeting in Houston for the company's mistreatment of Chicago-area workers. SCI locked out 59...
Yes, I’m the Funeral Director. A Woman in a Man’s World
Article from: FuneralOne I remember standing in the hallway of the funeral home, a little anxious. I always get a little anxious before I meet with a family....
ObitData Launches to Help Funeral Homes Track Competitors
New company to launch obituary volume tracking tools and reports Chicago, IL, May 20, 2014--ObitData.com today announced the launch of its obituary volume and market share tracking service. ...
Wilbert Funeral Services Brings Back The Wilbert Updater
BROADVIEW, IL, May 20, 2014 – The Wilbert Updater newsletter, long respected as a quick-read informational resource for funeral professionals, has been reintroduced in a digital format. First...
For The Ladies: Waterproof Make-Up?
There are many funeral directors who write creative blogs and run great personal branded Facebook Pages. One of our all-time favorites is The Blonde Morticia. A few months...
NFDA Leadership Conference: Building Critical Leadership Skills
Register by June 13 and save $50 Brookfield, Wis. – Registration is now open for the 2014 National Funeral Directors Association (NFDA) Leadership Conference, which will take place July 13-16 at...