Faith & Grief Ministries: Gathering, Storytelling, Healing
Connecting Directors thanks contributing author Emily Gehman for sharing her thoughts on this NFDA 2020 exhibitor! Alice Court was angry. Brendan Court, Alice’s son, had died. He was...
Foundation Partners Group Acquires Five Firms from Brusie
Orlando, FL – Foundation Partners Group, a leading provider of innovative funeral and cemetery experiences and products, has announced the acquisition of five properties in Chico, California from...
Audrey Thacker Retires from Thacker Caskets
Thacker Caskets announces the retirement of the Chief Financial Officer and Vice President, Audrey Thacker. Audrey’s career with Thacker Caskets has truly been remarkable, as she began her...
New Study Sheds Light on Succession Planning and the Impact of COVID-19 on Funeral Profession
ORLANDO, FL. – Foundation Partners Group, a leading provider of innovative funeral and cemetery experiences and products, today unveiled results of the 2020 Funeral Business Planning Survey. The...
Chicago Artist Wants You to See the Beauty in Death
When you think of floral art, you probably picture a pastel wedding bouquet, a bountiful fall centerpiece, or a funerary wreath. But when the special occasion is over,...
Industry Professionals Discuss the Future of Funerals
Thanks to Connecting Directors contributing writer Eric Pereira for covering this webinar! Cremation Association of North America (CANA) and DISRUPT Media recently hosted a “What’s the Future of...
Cremation and The Catholic Church: Sacred Acts of Care and Respect
Thanks to Connecting Directors contributing writer Emily Gehman for this insightful report! In the smash-hit Broadway musical Hamilton, George Washington turns to Alexander Hamilton and says, “Dying is...
Poultry from Space | Friday Funeral Fast Wrap #11
IT MIGHT NOT BE THAT BAD Right now, there are a lot of worst-case scenarios going around. Honestly, it can be pretty stressful. Between all the unprecedented times,...
Did You Hear About Last Weeks Billion Dollar Acquisition? | FUNERAL Nation 208
The FN boys are back, and it seems like the funeral profession decided to fit six months' worth of news in about six days. Between the Tribute Technology...
Bob Bukala to Retire as CEO of Foundation Partners Group
ORLANDO, Fla. – Foundation Partners Group, a leading provider of innovative funeral and cemetery experiences and products, today announced that Bob Bukala, chief executive officer, will retire effective...