OGR announces nominees for 2021 Exemplary Service Awards
INDIANAPOLIS – The Order of the Golden Rule is proud to announce this year’s nominees for the Exemplary Service Awards. These member firms are being recognized for the...
It’s Been a Year, Now We Need HAWKS! | FFFW #28
IT’S BEEN A WHOLE YEAR Remember back when the world decided to take a two week pause to stop the spread of COVID-19? Well, the past twelve months...
Cold Hands Embalming Tip of the Week
We are excited to collaborate with Cold Hands and Monica Torres, renowned licensed funeral director, embalmer, cremationist, cosmetic reconstructive specialist, desairologist, and owner/founder ofNXT Generation Mortuary Support! Every...
Interview Like an HR Pro (Even If You’re Not)
Thanks to Connecting Directors contributing writer Beth Campagno for this story! Like a lot of small or midsized businesses, funeral homes often have to rely on directors, managers,...
Best “Death-Positive” Sitcom Moments
Television has portrayed death in a variety of poignant, dramatic, and intensely emotional ways, with many of our most popular TV dramas involving murder, doctors, and, on occasion,...
CANA Initiates crucial conversation series March 24!
WHEELING, IL — Take just one hour out of your workday to connect with colleagues on topics that matter to you. Join the Cremation Association of North America...
Credit Union Insurance Group CUNA Buys Assurant Preneed Business
In a $1.3 billion deal announced on March 9, 2021, CUNA Mutual Group is acquiring the preneed business of Assurant, an exclusive, longtime partner of Service Corporation International...
NFDA Will Host Conventions in Baltimore, Las Vegas and New Orleans
Brookfield, Wis. – The National Funeral Directors Association (NFDA) Board of Directors and staff are working hard to plan for the in-person 2021 NFDA International Convention & Expo,...
What’s a Micro-Conference? | FUNERAL Nation 219
It's episode 2-1-9, and we're feeling fine! The boys are back to discuss the latest from the funeral profession. As Ryan is coming back from a conference and...
Attack of the Mummy Cats! | FFFW #27
Happy Belated Yesterday was National Funeral Director and Mortician Recognition Day. However, here at the FFFW, we try to celebrate our readers on a weekly basis. So, let’s...