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The Crematory Operator's Pre-Cremation Checklist
Cremation lawsuits are becoming more common, and it’s essential to minimize risk and liability in crematory operations. Since you can’t undo a cremation, it’s even more important to get it right. T...
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Sunday, July 30, 2023
Cremation Options - Quality and Planning
We are all well aware that cremation rates are continuing to rise across North America. It began in the larger centers and has continued to creep into every area of the continent. With that continu...
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Sunday, July 30, 2023
Casket Merchandising Four Common Issues in the Funeral Showroom
Throughout my career in the funeral industry, I have been fortunate to visit hundreds of funeral homes across the Southeast. Whether I’m in Virginia or southern Mississippi, I have enjoyed getting ...
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Sunday, July 16, 2023
It’s a small world International Repatriation of a Deceased
In today’s global society, more people travel internationally for business and pleasure and generally return home safely with pictures and stories to share with their families. In addition, many mo...
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Sunday, July 16, 2023
Navigating the Impending Storm in Funeral Service
I’ll never forget the cold Friday evening when I received a frantic call from my uncle. “There’s been a plane crash behind our house. The woods are on fire!” The year was 2012 and at that time, I w...
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Sunday, July 16, 2023
Thinking About Selling This Upcoming Year? Here are 5 Things You Need To Know
Selling a funeral business is one of the most exciting times for an owner; however, it is a complex process that requires a great deal of thought and planning.
To ensure the success of the sale, t...
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Sunday, June 11, 2023
Benefits of Partnering with a Larger Firm
Do you remember the Smucker’s-sponsored happy birthday wishes to Americans turning 100 years old? While still a milestone for any community member, the frequency with which we see congratulatory Fa...
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Sunday, June 11, 2023
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The Healing Power OF ESTATE CLOSURE
Many funeral directors wonder if it’s their responsibility to help their families with estate matters. It isn’t something that has regularly been done in the past. Usually, efforts in this area are...
“WHAT’S NEXT?” 5 WAYS TO BE AMAZINGLY HELPFUL AFTER A FUNERAL
Even if you don’t hear it out loud, “What’s next?” is the question almost every family asks after a funeral. They’ve spent so much time focused on honoring the life of their loved one, but they’re ...
Improving Staff Morale
If funeral professionals are always taking care of families, who is taking care of funeral professionals?
A recent study by Passare examined the future of the funeral home workplace by surveying m...
Guiding Compassion
The funeral industry is a delicate and essential sector, providing support and solace to grieving families during times of loss. The success of a funeral home hinges on the caliber of its staff. Hi...
Embracing The Future Of Funeral Service
The hiring process often feels like an uphill battle for many funeral home owners. Unfilled roles, not enough qualified candidates, frustrated staff, and time & money invested. And we hear from...
Soliciting and Managing Online Reviews: Do's and Dont's
Online reviews, whether on Google, Yelp, or any online directory, can feel like a minefield if you don’t have a strategy for managing them and using them to your advantage. A tough review can leave...
Why Do You Want a Career in Funeral Service?
It’s a question all of us get asked at some point after deciding funeral service is the career we’ve decided to pursue. I could easily ask a rebuttal question: Why don’t you want to be a funeral di...