Texting the Dead is Definitely a Thing…From Sick Pranks to Griefbots
Efforts to communicate with the dead is a phenomenon first documented in the Bible with the Witch of Endor, who Saul seeks out to help him make contact...
What Makes Us Fundamentally Different Than Any Other Company in The Deathcare Space | DISRUPTu! 062
This episode is completely different than any other episode. In this episode, Ryan talks directly about DISRUPT Media and the 3 core things that make us fundamentally different...
The Sad, Sordid Saga of Criminal Cremator David Sconce
On so many levels, David Sconce’s story is one that deathcare professionals don’t like to hear. His tale of deception, greed, and complete disregard for tradition, decency, and...
NFDA Releases First-ever E-book Version of “The History of American Funeral Directing”
Brookfield, Wis. – The National Funeral Directors Association (NFDA) has released an e-book version of the ninth edition of “The History of American Funeral Directing” by Robert Habenstein...
Who Should Have Called Foul When Cryonics Lab Took a Swing at Ted Williams’ Frozen Head?
Ted Williams was a baseball legend. During his 21-year career with the Boston Red Sox, he won six batting titles, led the American League in home runs and...
Physicians Mutual Expanding Preneed Program to More States
OMAHA, Neb. — If you’ve flipped through the latest issues of funeral service’s finest trade publications, you may have seen the news: Physicians Mutual is expanding its wings...
Dead People Suck: Why It’s OK to Be the Kind of Guy Who Laughs at a Funeral
If you remember the band Barenaked Ladies, you’ll probably recognize that part of the title of this article is a line from the chorus of their 1998 song...
Homesteaders Partners With Kates-Boylston For Second Annual Pre-Need Summit
West Des Moines, Iowa — Homesteaders Life Company, a national leader in pre-need funeral funding, is partnering with Kates-Boylston Publications to offer the highly anticipated second annual Pre-need Summit...
24,168 SCI Customers Were Notified of Possible Personal Data Loss. This is How it Happened…
Last week, Service Corporation International notified 24,168 customers from its Cremation Society of Pennsylvania branch after their information was lost in the mail. Pennlive reports that, "While officials do not believe...
NFDA Leadership Conference: Building Passionate Funeral Service Leaders
Brookfield, Wis. – Funeral professionals who want to make a positive difference as they serve on state and national association boards and committees should make plans to attend...