Have Human Mortuary Practices Been Around for 245,000 Years?
Have human mortuary practices been around for 245,000 years? This may be the case. New archaeological evidence suggests that our ancient ancestors may have started burying their dead...
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Honest Epitaphs & Obit Debates | 4M #201
Welcome to the two-hundred-and-first edition of Morticians’ Monday Morning Mashup, 4M #201, where we’ll serve up bite-sized, easily-digestible nuggets of the deathcare news you need to crush conversations...
“Reimagine, Reinvent, Redefine”: ICCFA Announces 2025 Leadership Summit in Knoxville This October
STERLING, Va. (August 8, 2025) – The International Cemetery, Cremation and Funeral Association (ICCFA) is pleased to announce the upcoming 2025 ICCFA Leadership Summit, taking place October 21–23...
Hudson Valley Monuments: New Ownership, Same Commitment
Cortlandt Manor, NY – August 4, 2025 — A longstanding provider of memorials in northern Westchester County is entering a new chapter. Hillside Memorials—long known to funeral homes...
ICCFA University 2025 Ignites Passion, Purpose, and Professional Growth in Deathcare
STERLING, Va. (August 6, 2025) – The International Cemetery, Cremation and Funeral Association (ICCFA) is pleased to announce the successful conclusion of ICCFA University 2025, held July 18–23...
PLPA Short Course 2025 Equips Deathcare Professionals to Lead in the Growing Pet Loss Market
STERLING, Va. (August 7, 2025) – The International Cemetery, Cremation and Funeral Association (ICCFA), in partnership with the Pet Loss Professionals Alliance (PLPA), is proud to announce the...
NGL celebrates team members’ impressive achievements and performance
Madison, Wis. (August 5, 2025) – National Guardian Life Insurance Company (NGL) recognized four team members with G.R.I.T. Awards during its companywide All Hands Meeting in July. The...