Reflections: Portraits of the Elderly as They Once Were – Kinda Like Embalming
'Reflections' is a really cool photo series by Tom Hussey, where he portrays the elderly as they reflect on their younger selves in the mirror. This is a wonderfully...
How Your Job Is Slowly Killing You (INFOGRAPHIC)
More than eight in 10 Americans are stressed about their jobs. Occupational stress is so pervasive that we accept it as a fact of life, but the truth is that...
This Is The Most Innovative Funeral Director I’ve Ever Talked To
I had the opportunity to do a Skype call last week with Erin Erceg and the innovative conversation blew me away. I've had conversations like this before but...
Pierce Mortuary Colleges Welcomes Dr. Jill Karn as Chief Operating Officer
BROADVIEW, IL, AUGUST 12, 2013 – Pierce Mortuary Colleges is pleased to announce the addition of Dr. Jill Karn as Chief Operating Officer. In her position, Karn will...
NewBridge Group Expands Management Team with Paul Haarer
Atlanta, GA - NewBridge Group (www.NewBridgeGroup.com), one of the nation’s leading funeral industry succession planners, is happy to announce that Paul Haarer has joined the firm as Managing...
Seniors Are Fastest Social Media Adopters in U.S.
Seniors citizens in the United States are finally jumping on the social media bandwagon. This year, 43% of Americans over 65 use at least one social networking site,...
MK300 Delivers Substantial Savings To Funeral Directors
CINCINNATI, OHIO- August 5, 2013 Striving to meet the needs of a changing funeral services industry, The MK Coaches Company of Cincinnati, Oh, proudly introduces the MK 300 Funeral...
[Video] A Couple’s Emotional Story Of Carrying An Unborn Child With Conditions Incompatible With Life
In 2008, Angie Smith and her husband Todd (lead singer of the group Selah) learned through ultrasound that their fourth daughter had conditions making her incompatible with life....
Nipple Pincers & Butt Pokers: Weird Ways to Verify Death
In the 18th and 19th centuries, there existed a very real fear of being buried alive. The worry was stoked by disturbing newspaper reports, including one that appeared...
Space Funerals now Under $2K
Technology is booming in the funeral industry right now, and there are no signs of it slowing down. Now thanks to Elysium Space, we've reached a new milestone...