Thousands of Wreath-Layers Carry Out Arlington Tradition
Pfc. De'Angello Robinson, 19, traveled seven hours by bus to place a wreath on the tombstone of a soldier he didn't know. For Robinson and other Marines who...
Man Burglarized Shop to Print Funeral Pamphlet
A Gainesville man was arrested in Chiefland for reportedly breaking into a print shop to print pamphlets distributed at an Ocala funeral. Philip James Henderson,was charged with burglary...
Man Goes To Grave on Front Loader, By Request!
Melvina Patterson pointed to her father?s casket on a platform on the forklift of a garbage truck Saturday morning and said, ?This is who he was.? The 21-year-old...
What Do Seniors Do Online? You Will Be Amazed!!
We have talked a lot about Baby Boomers and the impact they are going to have on the funeral industry lately. Well Nielsen just released new data which...
Illinois FDA President Resigns; Merrill Lynch Looks to Exit as Preneed Trustee
Memorial Business Journal - Springfield, Ill. ? The Illinois Funeral Directors Association has been hit by key defections in its leadership and administration. First, Merrill Lynch Bank &...
DOD Working with States to Resolve Disposition Issue
The Department of Defense (DOD) is asking states to consider amending their laws on the disposition of human remains to recognize the DD Form 93 as the authoritative...
Cutting Corners: Do-It-Yourself Funerals
Going off of the article I wrote yesterday "The Funeral Industry Is Dying, Now What?", I bring you the following article. It is just another example of people...
The Funeral Industry Is Dying, Now What?
I am scared for the funeral industry. Not just one part of the industry, for example I am not scared for just the suppliers like Batesville, Wilbert, Trigard,...
Thousands Mourn Four Slain Police Officers
TACOMA, Wash - Thousands gathered in what was the largest funeral procession in Washington State history, to pay honor to four hero's. Moving tributes to the four slain...
NY Funeral Homes’ Less Grave Image
As cremations rise, funeral directors like Richard and Michael Ruggiero offer a wider range of 'concierge' services to the bereaved. When customers asked Richard Ruggiero to display their...