Audrey Thacker Retires from Thacker Caskets
Thacker Caskets announces the retirement of the Chief Financial Officer and Vice President, Audrey Thacker. Audrey’s career with Thacker Caskets has truly been remarkable, as she began her...
Funeral Industry News
New Study Sheds Light on Succession Planning and the Impact of COVID-19 on Funeral Profession
ORLANDO, FL. – Foundation Partners Group, a leading provider of innovative funeral and cemetery experiences and products, today unveiled results of the 2020 Funeral Business Planning Survey. The...
Chicago Artist Wants You to See the Beauty in Death
When you think of floral art, you probably picture a pastel wedding bouquet, a bountiful fall centerpiece, or a funerary wreath. But when the special occasion is over,...
Cremation and The Catholic Church: Sacred Acts of Care and Respect
Thanks to Connecting Directors contributing writer Emily Gehman for this insightful report! In the smash-hit Broadway musical Hamilton, George Washington turns to Alexander Hamilton and says, “Dying is...
Poultry from Space | Friday Funeral Fast Wrap #11
IT MIGHT NOT BE THAT BAD Right now, there are a lot of worst-case scenarios going around. Honestly, it can be pretty stressful. Between all the unprecedented times,...
Did You Hear About Last Weeks Billion Dollar Acquisition? | FUNERAL Nation 208
The FN boys are back, and it seems like the funeral profession decided to fit six months' worth of news in about six days. Between the Tribute Technology...
OGR welcomes OpusXenta as newest supply partner
INDIANAPOLIS – The Order of the Golden Rule (OGR), the world’s leading professional association dedicated to making independent funeral homes exceptional, is pleased to welcome OpusXenta as its...