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In a Battle Between Preneed Trust and Insurance: WHICH FUNDING METHOD COMES OUT AHEAD?

When exploring a funding method for your funeral home’s preneed program, you have two choices: trust or insurance. There are pros and cons to both that we will explore here. The preneed trust-insu...
By by Bill Williams
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Monday, April 1, 2024

THE MORAL DILEMMA WITH PRENEED

If you choose the woman in distress, you’re a hero; if you leave her behind, you could be seen as a first-class heel. Or do you choose your old friend? You owe him a major favor, and you have a per...
By by Kenn Peterson
In Articles
Monday, April 1, 2024

You Want 10 REASONS FOR ADDING PET LOSS SERVICES to Your Business? HERE THEY ARE!

In recent years, there has been a growing recognition of the profound bond between humans and their pets. As a result, the demand for pet-related services, including pet loss services, has surged. ...
By by Coleen Ellis
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Monday, April 1, 2024

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...
By Nikki Anne Schmutz
In Articles
Friday, March 1, 2024

“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 ...
By Payton Thompson
In Articles
Friday, March 1, 2024

GRIEF SUPPORT ROOTED IN SOUTHERN HOSPITALITY

My earliest memories are of bearing witness to the warmth and hospitality on display at our home-away-from home, Harris Furniture. The furniture store was my parents’ business and a pillar of our s...
By Ben Harris
In Articles
Friday, March 1, 2024

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...
By Erin Connolly
In Articles
Wednesday, February 14, 2024
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