OGR Announces Nominees for Prestigious Industry Awards
Indianapolis (March 17, 2025) – The International Order of the Golden Rule (OGR) is proud to announce this year’s finalists for OGR’s Professional Service Awards. We congratulate these...
Funeral Industry News
DEAD Talks 2025 Delivers Groundbreaking Sales and Leadership Insights in Las Vegas
STERLING, Va. (March 17, 2025) – The ICCFA’s 2025 DEAD Talks Sales Conference, held February 4-6 at the Park MGM in Las Vegas, brought together 402 deathcare sales...
Texas Embalmer Charged With Felony Corpse Abuse After Disturbing Incident
An investigation stemming from a particularly disturbing consumer complaint filed with the Texas Funeral Service Commission in February has led Harris County authorities to charge a Houston embalmer...
Starmark Adds Three Caskets to Nature’s Way® Product Line
All-Wood Construction Products Receive Environmental and Kosher Recognition RICHMOND, INDIANA – Starmark, a part of Vandor Group, Inc., proudly announces the introduction of three new products: the Ethos,...
You Might Be a Funeral Director If… | FFFW 228
DISCLAIMER: None of the F’s in FFFW stand for “facts.” Happy Pi Day! I have no clue how Pi could apply to the funeral space, so I asked...
Ashes Amid the Ashes: Dedicated Teams Are Helping LA Fire Victims Recover Cremated Remains
In the aftermath of a devastating disaster like the January 2025 Los Angeles wildfires, even the discovery of a small memento amid the rubble is incredibly meaningful. As...
Prioritizing Our Industry’s Mental Wellness
Virtual Funeral Professionals Peer Support Meeting in March 2025 WHEELING, IL— By acknowledging your challenges, you honor your own well-being and enhance your ability to care for others...