NFDA Officers Elected by Acclamation
Brookfield, Wis. – The National Funeral Directors Association (NFDA) is pleased to announce the following individuals have been elected by acclamation to serve as officers on the 2019-20...
Washington Funeral Homes Prepare to Offer Recomposition Disposition in Spring 2019
The anticipated legalization of recomposition as a new method of disposition took a major step forward this month when Washington state lawmakers passed a bill to allow human remains...
LendingUSA Becomes a Member Advantage Program Partner of the New York State Funeral Directors Association for At-Need Financing
LendingUSA, the #1 at-need financing solution, has announced it has joined the New York State Funeral Directors Association’s (NYSFDA) Member Advantage Program, marking the 7th state association partnership...
FrontRunner Announces 2020 Caribbean Workshop Cruise for Funeral Professionals
April 25, 2019 – FrontRunner Professional today announced details for the annual Caribbean Workshop Cruise for funeral professionals including dates, workshop topics and cruise rates. The workshop cruise brings funeral professionals...
Scottish Government Taking Giant Steps to Combat “Funeral Poverty”
What happens when final expenses are more than loved ones can afford? In the United States, there are few options for funeral financial assistance. State-sponsored programs are few...
Pierce Sales Representatives Earn Special Achievement Awards
BROADVIEW, IL - Pierce was honored to present sales achievement awards to five Regional Sales Representatives for their 2018 accomplishments. Rick Rork was awarded the distinguished Bill Pierce...
Wilbert Introduces Unique “Circle of Life” Urn
BROADVIEW, IL – The Circle of Life is a new and unique cremation urn offered by Wilbert Funeral Services, Inc. With a round shape symbolizing earth and eternity,...
Ethical Wills Part 1: What is an Ethical Will?
People prepare for end-of-life challenges and impending death in different ways. Checking off adventures from a bucket list may take precedence for some, while others may devote their...
First-Ever Green Funeral Conference Scheduled for October
WHEELING, IL — As a death care professional, you know it is essential to be prepared to meet family needs and provide expert guidance. Consumers want their funerals...
Homesteaders Introduces Two New Products
West Des Moines, Iowa — Homesteaders Life Company Executive VP-Sales and Marketing Lyndon Peterson announced today the release of two new products – Assurance Elite® and Assurance Connect®. The...