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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
Inspiration Funds: A Strategy to Increase Preneed Sales
Two things are practically a given in our industry these days: More families are choosing non-traditional services to celebrate the lives of loved ones and they want peace of mind by having arrange...
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Thursday, May 4, 2023
How to Develop Habits that Support Proactive Preneed
In Atomic Habits, James Clear shares the story of Trent Dyrsmid, a rookie stockbroker who used a simple habit to bring in more than $5 million in his first year at the firm – and that was in 1993 d...
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Thursday, May 4, 2023
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How to Recruit and Retain Top Talent for Your Funeral Business
In the funeral business, your team is arguably the most important element of your services. While everybody appreciates updated facilities and fair pricing, the people you employ offer families emo...
The Cornerstone of Success: Providing the Best Culture, Incentives and Opportunities for Employees
In the funeral service profession, our work goes beyond providing a service – we offer comfort and support during some of the most challenging moments in people’s lives. Over my 40 years in this in...
The Importance of Knowing the Origins of Cremation Urns and Memorial Products
Knowing where cremation urns and memorial products come from goes beyond understanding their geographic source; it encompasses the materials used, the labor conditions under which they were produce...
What Pet Parents Look for in an End-of-Life Provider
For pet parents, the bond they share with their furry, feathered, or scaled companions transcends mere ownership. These cherished members of the family occupy a central place in the heart and home....
MENTORING: A Mutually Beneficial Relationship
MENTOR, BRYANT HIGHTOWER
How do you create a successful mentor and mentee relationship?
The foundation of a successful mentor-mentee relationship is built on mutual trust. Mutual trust is essenti...
Sabbatical: Gratitude in Action
First, let’s start with a short intro on who Kris Seale is and
then meander our way forward in time to the year 2024
when 260 of his 518 employees took a 30-day sabbatical.
Yep – you read that righ...
5 Technology Trends Shaping the Funeral Industry in 2025
When you think of innovation and cutting-edge tools, the funeral industry might not be the first thing that comes to mind. This is an industry steeped in tradition, where personal connection, empat...
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