Awareness of the Sacred in the Funeral Ritual
Thanks to Neal Gray for contributing this piece to Connecting Directors. Neal retired as a pastor after 30 years of service and now serves as a funeral service...
Pigeons, Mustaches, and Good News! | FFFW #26
I WISH IT WERE THURSDAY That’s right; you know how much I adore Fridays. I believe that even if you love your job, or even if it’s not...
2021 ICCFA Annual Convention & Exposition To Be Held Exclusively Online
STERLING, VA – After careful deliberation, the ICCFA Executive Committee and the staff leadership has made the difficult decision to cancel the in-person component of the Annual Convention...
A New Kind of Event from CANA!
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...
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 of NXT Generation Mortuary Support! Every...
Mr. Harbeson Goes to Washington? (Feat. Lesley Witter) | FUNERAL Nation 218
In our most political episode yet, Jeff and Ryan interview Lesley Witter (NFDA) to discuss how some recent legislation can/will impact funeral homes and those who faced loss...
New Sessions Announced For WilbertEDU Online CEU Courses
OVERLAND PARK, KS – WilbertEDU™, the complimentary online CEU program offered to funeral professionals by The Wilbert Group, has new sessions available now for registration. Funeral professionals can...
Death from Broken Heart Syndrome and Isolation Are Real and COVID is the Culprit
It’s a record no one wanted to break: 500,000 deaths officially attributed to COVID. On February 23, the United States reached that milestone. Unfortunately, that “official” number is...
Disposition’s Getting a Little Dirty | FFFW #25
FEBRUARY’S ALMOST OVER???? Y’all, this month flew by. The fact that next Friday we’ll be in March is very exciting for me! Why? Well, I believe that in...
Funeral Home Owner David Swick Wins January Private Label Casket Giveaway
Private Label Casket has announced the winner of their January “Say Yes To casket giveaway. The winner, David (Dee) Swick is the owner of four D.W. Swick Funeral...