SpaceX Successfully Launches 152 Sets of Cremated Remains into Orbit
If, as Carl Sagan said, “we are made of star stuff,” then returning human remains to space seems like a fitting interpretation of “dust to dust.” On June...
CANA Publishes Helpful Tools for Consumer Education
WHEELING, IL—Recent research conducted by CANA has clearly demonstrated that when it comes to death care and cremation terminology, consumers don’t necessarily speak the same language as industry...
Coffin Clubs: The Musical (Yes… this is real)
In New Zealand, the senior set aren’t sitting around waiting to die. Instead, they’re actively preparing for it. Coffin clubs — weekly get-togethers where members build coffins and...
Concrete and Light Urn from Fragment Wants to Help You “Feel, Deal, and Heal”
This year the death care industry has been inundated with innovative variations on the basic urn. We’ve recently written about several of these on Connecting Directors, including Wilbert’s...
Foundation Partners Group Adds All-States Cremation
Orlando, FL – Foundation Partners Group, a leading provider of innovative funeral and cemetery experiences and products, has announced the acquisition of All-States Cremation and its three associated...
Starmark Adds Economy to Ceremonial Rental Caskets
Solid Wood Oakwood™ and Accord™ Models Significantly Reduce Costs Richmond – Starmark® Cremation Products, the country’s leading manufacturer of ceremonial rental caskets and casket inserts, has announced the introduction...
Rannko Online Reputation Continues Adding Enhancements to Software
Updates Include Addition of New Review Platforms and Improvements to Headquarters Dashboard Tampa, FL – Rannko Online Reputation Management (www.rannko.com), the most affordable digital reputation management software suite...
Outsourcing Technology, Why It’s Not a Big Deal | FUNERAL Nation 157
Did you hear about major layoffs at Batesville? Well, it’s not that at all. On this episode, Jeff and Ryan discuss why a recent technology shift at Batesville...
What 89% of Businesses Know But Funeral Homes Don’t | DISRUPT60 020
We knew it would happen and so did 89% of other US businesses but funeral companies have tried to avoid it. This year, digital advertising is projected to...
Foundation Partners Group Adds To Its Washington State Footprint
Curnow Funeral Home & Cremation Service and Hill Funeral Home & Cremation Service Join Foundation Partners Family Orlando, FL – Foundation Partners Group, a leading provider of innovative funeral...