Carnival does hundreds of burials at sea each year
Article originally appeared on USAToday.com It may sound like an odd cruise trend, but a growing thing for Carnival Cruise Lines passengers is scattering cremated ashes of loved ones at...
#Talkdeath 2nd Edition, Recap
Article originally appeared on Qeepr.com On Wednesday, June 17th, we hosted our second #Talkdeath roundtable discussion on all things related to death, dying, funeral practices, and grief. Mandy and Georgia from...
The Battle for Arlington National Cemetery
Article originally appeared on Mental Floss Arlington National Cemetery is known as one of the largest and most beautiful military cemeteries in the country. William Howard Taft and...
5 Reasons to Consider “Family Desairology”
Article by Mark Allen, OGR Executive Director Desairology? Is that a thing? According to uslegal.com, “The art of Desairology involves caring for the hair, skin and nails of the deceased...
When The Policy of Wearing a Suit Everyday Has to change
Article originally appeared on WDBJ7 Roanoke, VA - One Roanoke business owner says the heat is taking a toll on his employees. When you think about working in the heat you...
5 Outlandish Celebrity Funerals (And What You Can Learn From Them)
Article by Rochelle Rietow, funeralOne Whether you like it or not, celebrities are a big part of our culture. Ever since they first appeared on the silent screens,...
How to Claim Your Business on Google & Why it is a Must for Your Online Reputation!
Article by Travis Stinson, FrontrunnerPro In the age of the internet, an online presence can make or break a business. Having an engaging and user-friendly website is the...
OGR Regional Workshop Offers Tips To Derail Disruptive Competition
AUSTIN, TEXAS, JUNE 23, 2015 – The International Order of the Golden Rule (OGR), the world’s leading professional association dedicated to making independent funeral homes exceptional, recently announced...
Why Not Having a Facebook Content Calendar Is a Recipe For Failure
Article by: Mark Thogmartin, VP of Business Development at DISRUPT Media You feel pretty good because you have created a Facebook page for your funeral home. Since 78% of consumers...
Owner of NFL’s Carolina Panthers to pay for funerals of the nine victims in Charleston church massacre
Article by Andy Clayton, New York Daily News The owner of the NFL's Carolina Panthers is paying for the funeral costs of the nine victims killed in Wednesday's church...