NFDA Introduces Funeral Webcasting License
For years, the National Funeral Directors Association (NFDA) has offered a music license that enables funeral homes to fulfill families’ special music requests without violating federal copyright law....
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American Airlines Cancels Bereavement Fares
American Airlines no longer offers emergency or bereavement fares, it announced quietly on its website, adding that it does "offer customers flexible fare options when booking last minute...
MedPro Disposal Joins ASD’s Cost-Cutting Rewards Program
Answering Service for Directors, the leading funeral home answering service, is pleased to welcome MedPro Disposal to the company’s Rewards Program. The ASD Rewards Program, which has generated...
Facebook Changes Access to Profiles of Deceased
Facebook has reversed its previous decision to let only friends and family members see the profile of deceased loved ones, saying it will keep privacy settings for profiles...
Jane Fonda Talks About Her Mortality In Emotional New Blog Post
Jane Fonda was among the guests at Kerry Washington's weekend baby shower. It was a moment, one of many lately, that brought tears to her eyes. Fonda, 76,...
Comedian Is Live-Tweeting Her Father’s Death Right Now
Laurie Kilmartin's father is going to pass away soon. Diagnosed with lung cancer, Mr. Kilmartin was admitted to hospice on February 20th. Laurie, a comedian and finalist on Last Comic...
ICCFA Partners with CANA for 2014 Cremation Training
Both Cremation Arranger and Crematory Operations Certifications to be Offered The Cremation Association of North America (CANA) and the International Cemetery, Cremation and Funeral Association (ICCFA) announced a...