What are Solidified Remains? Here’s How They’re Made and How to Talk About It
Chances are you’ve been asked by a family to offer up your explanation of what solidified remains actually are. If you haven’t yet, you might want to get...
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The Art of Parting Stone: Justin Crowe on the Path that Led Him to Shark Tank
It’s been a minute since Connecting Directors has caught up with our friend and former Managing Editor Justin Crowe — but boy, was it worth the wait! Crowe’s...
Discover the Real Eco-Impact of Disposition with a New E-Course from Cremation Rocks!
Research shows that consumers across generations want eco-conscious options, and over 65% of consumers are willing to change their purchasing habits to be more “green.” A 2020 study...
Parting Stone to Host 2nd Annual LGBTQIA2S+ Death Professionals Meetup at NFDA in Baltimore
Parting Stone is excited to announce its sponsorship of the 2nd Annual LGBTQIA2S+ Death Professionals Meetup! After a long day at the NFDA convention in Baltimore, come raise...
The Value of Celebrant Services for Every Funeral Home
I am a first generation funeral professional who has been in deathcare for three years, but I have been advocating for a revolution in funeral services for much...
Funeral Service and Grief Work- How to Support Bereaved Families as a Funeral Professional
Funeral professionals are often the first point of contact for families experiencing grief. A huge part of any job in a funeral home is dealing with difficult emotions...
You CAN Do It: Chain of Custody Options Available For Every Organization
It’s happened again — three more times, actually. Within the last several months, three families have been emotionally devastated by a funeral home’s chain of custody mistakes. And,...