Funeral Home Workers Discover Murder Missed by Police
By the time most bodies reach the average American funeral home, a physician or medical examiner has already determined the cause of death. But sometimes it pays to...
Jeff Harbeson Joins C&J Financial As Director Of Cash Flow Solutions
Rainbow City, Alabama – C&J Financial, the nation’s largest provider of insurance assignment funding for funeral providers, has announced the addition of Jeff Harbeson as its new Director...
OGR Member Firms Participate In Operation Toy Soldier
INDIANAPOLIS, IN – The International Order of the Golden Rule (OGR), the world’s leading professional association dedicated to serving independent funeral homes, is proud to announce seven of...
10 Reasons Why Your Funeral Homes and Cemeteries Need More Video in Your Marketing
How did your marketing efforts work for you this year? Did you try anything new, or expand certain areas of your budget? Maybe you spent more time updating...
FrontRunner Offers Special Software and Marketing Bundles to Start Your Year Off Right
Today, FrontRunner Professional announced the release of four new technology and marketing bundles. Between now and January 31st, funeral professionals can bundle together the company’s award-winning products and...
“We Love a Good Funeral:” Southern Funeral Etiquette Video
Lawd, have mercy at the outlandish things people are doing at funerals these days. Chit-chat about the person who’s died! Non-religious services! Men without coats and ties! What...
Hall of Shame: Dirty Directors Accused of $4 Million in Theft or Fraud in 2019
Theft, embezzlement, and fraud can be found in virtually every industry, but these crimes hit harder when they happen in death care. Perhaps that’s because our industry depends...
Foundation Partners Group Adds to Tucson Footprint
Adair Funeral Homes and Desert Sunset Funeral Homes Join Foundation Partners Group Orlando, FL – December 31, 2019 – Foundation Partners Group, a leading provider of innovative funeral...
2019: The Year in Cremation and Alternative Disposition
Cremation rates have been growing steadily in the United States and Canada for almost two decades. It seemed that throughout 2019, though, various forms of cremation and alternative...
The Decade’s Top 10 Connecting Directors Stories
A lot of things can change in 10 years — even in the traditionally tortoise-paced death care space. Just think about these few statistics: 2010 U.S. cremation rate:...