Black Friday SPECTACULAR | Friday Funeral Fast Wrap #12
IT’S BLACK FRIDAY That means our bellies are full, everyone is okay with Christmas music, and you’re reading this while checking for online deals. Fun fact, I’m writing...
Record Number of Online Attendees Earn Cremation Certification
STERLING, VA – Pierce Mortuary Colleges, a member of The Wilbert Group, joined forces with the International Cemetery, Cremation and Funeral Association (ICCFA) on November 17 & 18...
Homesteaders Offers Free Finding Resilience Holiday Memorial Service Video
West Des Moines, IA– Homesteaders Life Company is offering a free video download to help funeral professionals host virtual holiday memorial services. The video, created by Dr. Jason...
Where There’s Smoke, There’s … A COVID-Related Crematory Controversy
Black smoke billowing against a blue sky will inevitably spark questions, calls, and the ever-present speculative social media posts. Most people simply want to sate their curiosity, and...
Digital Display Ads: Your Secret Brand Booster
Tracie Martin is the Senior Marketing Writer at Legacy.com, the top destination for online memorials and end-of-life resources. During her twelve years with the company, she’s spent a...
How Social Media Is Helping This Funeral Home Grow Call Volume by 50% Year-Over-Year
Brandon is a proud member of the DISRUPT family and has used social media to take his funeral home above and beyond the status quo. He shares some...
Exclusively for Members: NFDA Launches Mercedes-Benz Incentive Program
Brookfield, Wis. – Members of the National Funeral Directors Association (NFDA) who are in the market for a new personal vehicle or want to add to their rolling...
Mexican Town Honors “Best Mourner”
In a culture known for colorful, joyous death and mourning rituals, one Mexican town stands out for a unique practice that crowns a "best mourner" each year. Reflecting...
A “Useful Corpse”: Body of Shady Bigamist Used to Promote Funeral Home in 1902
The rising popularity of cremation has brought with it an interesting conundrum: unclaimed remains. With traditional burial, disposition of individuals with no family or funds is managed and...
Newly Formed PNP North America Offers Consulting Services and Products to Death Care, Medical, Hospitality, and Education Professionals
Products include a variety of personal protective equipment (PPE) alternatives and disinfectants to help reduce the riskagainst COVID-19. Miami, FL: PNP North America (PNP-NA) is proud to announce...