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This week is a full line-up of news and updates from the profession. We're talking about the life of a business owner, how a digital presence will save...
Selected Educational Trust Announces First-Ever Executive Director!
DEERFIELD, ILL. — Selected Independent Funeral Homes Educational Trust has just appointed Bea Pedersen as its first-ever Executive Director. Ms. Pedersen has served the Trust for the past...
6th Annual Certificate in Strategic Business Management Course to be Hosted at The Citadel
West Des Moines, Iowa — Homesteaders Life Company, a national leader in preneed funeral funding, is collaborating with Drake University to offer the sixth annual Certificate in Strategic Business...
Google’s Super Bowl ‘Loretta’ Ad – What Funeral Homes and Cemeteries Can Learn
Amid the highly-anticipated commercials debuting during Super Bowl LIV, one ad in particular stood out. It wasn’t flashy or funny. It didn’t feature any celebrities, remind us of...
Court Denies Exhumation of Infamous Bank Robber John Dillinger
Almost a century after his death, infamous bank robber John Dillinger is still causing trouble. Dillinger’s short but violent career ended abruptly when he was shot by police...
“Mushroom Burial Suit” Called Into Question
You may remember the “mushroom burial suit,” the alternative-burial product that promises a gentle return to the earth as your body becomes compost and nourishes a thriving colony...
Domanicare Announces Partnership with Johnson Consulting Group
Orem, Utah - Domanicare is pleased to announce its partnership with Johnson Consulting Group (JCG). This partnership allows funeral homes to be more efficient at maintaining relationships with...
2020 NFDA Advocacy Summit: Unfinished Business
Brookfield, Wis. – Registration is now open for the 2020 National Funeral Directors Association (NFDA) Advocacy Summit, April 29-May 1 at the Mayflower Hotel in Washington, D.C. By...
Solidified Remains Technology Wins ICCFA KIP Award
The International Cemetery, Cremation and Funeral Association (ICCFA) has awarded its First Place KIP award in the "Most Innovative" category to the death tech startup Parting Stone for...
Pierce Mortuary Colleges Launch Initiatives For Veterans And Announce Special Guest At ICCFA Show
BROADVIEW, IL - Recognizing military service members and veterans, and their need to achieve rewarding post-military careers, Pierce Mortuary Colleges (PMC) has launched an initiative focused on assisting...