Digging a Grave in Frozen Ground
Winter burials in areas where snow falls can be a challenge, particularly in northern states. Digging a grave when the ground is frozen is a much different task...
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Disposition, Catholic Style
As someone who grew up Catholic with a former Benedictine nun for a mother (yes, seriously) and is now a writer at Connecting Directors — a publication that...
Selected Appoints New Group 4 Board Member
Vacancy filled by Association’s former Board Chairman LINCOLNSHIRE, Ill. – December 12, 2022 — Eric R. Trimble of Trimble Funeral Home & Crematory in Moline, Ill. will fill...
Self-Care for Funeral Professionals During the Holidays
WHEELING, IL— Finding work-life balance can be especially difficult at this time of year. Between holiday obligations, an already demanding career—and now a newly-developing “tri-demic”—taking time to care...
Enter Today: NFDA Meet the Mentors Program Provides Inspiration to New Professionals
Brookfield, Wis. – National Funeral Directors Association members are invited to enter for their chance to participate in the association’s transformational Meet the Mentors program, which will take place March...
Keeper Memorials expands virtual memorial services with acquisition of GatheringUs
Dover, Delaware, USA - December 12, 2022 - Online memorial platform Keeper Memorials has acquired GatheringUs, a leader in virtual and hybrid memorial services. The acquisition is part...
Santa is a Funeral Director | FFFW 115
On this day in 1965, Charlie Brown Christmas aired for the first time ever. And wow, for a depressing cartoon featuring jazz music- people loved and still love...