In Memory of Robert Waltrip
We sadly announce the passing of Service Corporation International (SCI) founder, Robert L. Waltrip. Mr. Waltrip was not just the founder of SCI, but also a visionary leader....
Funeral Industry Press Releases
Homesteaders Policy Owners Elect Three New Members to Board of Directors
West Des Moines, Iowa — Homesteaders Life Company President, CEO and Board Chair Steve Shaffer announced today the election of three new members to its Board of Directors....
The Natural Funeral’s Inaugural Body Composting Conference
In celebration of the attention Natural Organic Reduction has received nationally and globally, we have decided to host an inaugural conference on Thursday, March 16th, and Friday, March...
Precoa Honors Employees With 2022 Values Awards
PORTLAND, Ore. – Values are only valuable when they are authentically lived. Based on that idea, preneed sales and marketing leader Precoa recently honored the people who embody...
Dean Lambert to Retire After Nearly 25 Years with Homesteaders
West Des Moines, Iowa — Homesteaders Life Company President, CEO and Board Chair Steve Shaffer announced today that longtime marketing officer Dean Lambert plans to retire from the...
Selected’s 2023 NextGen Seminar Equips and Inspires
LINCOLNSHIRE, Ill. — February 8, 2023 — Selected Independent Funeral Homes held its 2023 NextGen Seminar from January 29-February 2 in Grand Cayman. NextGen members had plenty of...
Selected Announces 2023 NextGen Professional of the Year
“Wherever he goes, he makes a difference.” LINCOLNSHIRE, Ill. — February 7, 2023 — Selected Independent Funeral Homes has named Joshua Nathaniel Blake of Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Funeral Home in...