The Business-Boosting Tribute Blanket That Traveled to a National Stage
When a funeral service concludes, what remains — the flowers and plants, memorial cards, register books — are items that directors never expect to see again. Flowers are...
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Designing for Grief: How Retail Science Is Transforming Funeral Home Environments
For decades, funeral home selection rooms were built to display products. Coordinated slatwalls. Casket cuts. Hardware samples. Fabric swatches. Functional? Yes.Emotionally supportive? Not always. During the Funeral Professional...
The First ‘One-Stop Shop’ in Deathcare? Here’s What’s Changing
What happens when two of the most established companies in deathcare decide to collaborate? In this Connecting Directors exclusive, Messenger and American Crematory Equipment come together to announce...
Terrybear’s New Peace of Mind Guarantee Brings Stability During Uncertain Times
Over the past four decades, Terrybear Urns & Memorials has built its reputation on quality products and exceptional service. But in a business climate that has felt anything...
The Blanket That Gave My Mother Back Her Husband
In my nearly eight years with Connecting Directors, I’ve written many stories about how the small gestures can make a profound difference in a family’s grief journey. Sometimes...
A $249 Ticket to the Stars: Space Beyond Is Democratizing Ashes to Space
For decades, sending cremated remains into space has captured headlines and imaginations. From sci-fi icons like Star Trek creator Gene Roddenberry to celebrities, including several members of that...
The Funeral Home Products That Fly Off the Shelves and the Ones You’re Weirdly Ignoring
Running a funeral home isn’t just about empathy, efficiency, and expert care, it’s also an exercise in inventory intelligence. From tools directors use every day to meaningful keepsakes...