Congressional Cemetery Has A Clever Advertising Campaign, It’s Impressive
I got an email yesterday from the President of Congressional Cemetery that contained images from a new ad campaign they are running. My initial thought was "how clever...
Learning new lessons from cowboys.
Guest post from: Little Miss Funeral I am not a country girl. You will not find me with a cowboy hat on my head. You will not find me...
Former Minister Awarded Second-Career Scholarship from Selected Independent Funeral Homes Educational Trust
Ted Edwards of Oklahoma to receive $1,500 to further funeral studies DEERFIELD, ILL. — August 5, 2013 — Selected Independent Funeral Homes Educational Trust has announced that Ted Edwards of Edmond, Okla., is...
Trigard creative director awarded Forty Under 40 honor
Danville, IL – Central Illinois Business magazine, published by The News-Gazette, has announced the winners of its sixth annual Forty Under 40 Awards. Julia Sullivan, Trigard creative director, is among...
Members Of Congress Support Striking Funeral Directors, Urge SCI To Negotiate
Mayor Rahm Emanuel, Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn, Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle and more than a dozen state legislators in support of striking Teamster-represented funeral directors. Over...
Look What ASD Is Giving Away At Conventions
Check out the Cemetery Lego Set on display in the ASD booth at the recent FCCFA Convention. (more…)
14th Annual (Inter)National Clown Week – Celebration At Woodlawn Cemetery
From August 1 thru August 7, clowns all over the world will be clowning around for International Clown Week. We are the official Chicagoland location in celebration of...
Cemetery Goes To The Goats
For the first time, Historic Congressional Cemetery welcomes a grazing herd of 100+ live “eco” goats to control invasive species threatening the National Historic Landmark. (more…)
Flanner and Buchanan Acquires Anderson Site
INDIANAPOLIS – Flanner and Buchanan Funeral Centers announced today that it has acquired property in the Historic Downtown District of Anderson that used to be the home of...
NFDA Releases Results of Member General Price List Survey
Brookfield, Wis. – The National Funeral Directors Association (NFDA) released the results of its 2013 Member General Price List Study today. The report provides a comprehensive picture of the diversity...