Revolutionizing Temporary Cremation Containers
When looking at the history of cremation and the struggles our profession has faced in communicating the value of cremation services to the public, it’s apparent that one...
Parting Stone
Finding Gratitude in Grief
Deathcare can be heavy work. As funeral professionals our day to day often consists of sharing in and holding space for the grief of the families that we...
Cremation Rocks Awards Call for Nominees
Announcing: The first annual Cremation Rocks Awards recognizing forward-thinking innovators in the deathcare profession! Click Here to Nominate! Over the past two years, the deathcare space has seen...
6 Enlightening Deathcare Podcasts for Funeral Professionals
More people within the deathcare professional space are seeking out meaningful discussions about topics like the history of death rituals, philosophy of mortality, the business of death and...
What do you do with 1,500 used temporary urns?… Hydroponics
Funeral directors everywhere are familiar with the “temporary cremation container,” also known as the “black box” or “temporary urn.” Over the last century, it has become the industry-standard...
What the 4 Eras of Cremation Reveal About the Needs of Modern Families
We all know that cremation numbers in the US have consistently been on the rise over the last century, and they are only continuing to grow steadily and...
Will Green Burial Slow Cremation Rates?
There is no doubt that consumers today are looking for environmentally friendly options, even in deathcare. A 2017 survey by NFDA reveals that 53.8% of funeral consumers indicated...