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SOFTWARE IN THE DEATHCARE INDUSTRY: Finding a Human-Centric Role for AI and Automation

Inevitably, automation and generative AI are finding their way into all businesses–including funeral homes. The  key is knowing where these tools help free up time for crucial human connection...
By Mae Kowalke
In Articles
Friday, November 21, 2025

Safety is Not a Luxury for Funeral Homes and Cemeteries

With inflation and rising costs continuing to affect both businesses and the families we serve, it’s easy to see why some funeral homes and cemeteries hesitate to prioritize safety. Whether it’s la...
By Mark Harrison
In Articles
Tuesday, October 28, 2025

UNLICENSED PRACTICE The Unnecessary Regulator Windfall

Licensure: there’s no more important component of regulatory compliance. Nearly every deathcare-related activity requires a license, and deathcare professionals endeavor to obtain the licenses they...
By Wendy Russell Wiener and Lauren Pettine
In Articles
Monday, October 27, 2025

THE BEST LAWSUIT IS THE ONE THAT NEVER HAPPENS: Five Lessons from the Witness Stand

In over two decades of working in funeral service, from embalming rooms to disinterments, from cemeteries to classrooms, and now as an expert witness, I have seen a pattern that funeral homes canno...
By Tanya Scotece, Ph.D., LFD
In Articles
Monday, October 27, 2025

HEARSEMANIA’S OHIO HOMECOMING

The 2025 edition “Hearsemania” held in Lima, Ohio from June 13th through 15th proved a truly epic experience that most memorably celebrated the 100th anniversary of Superior Coaches entering the he...
By Gregg D. Merksamer
In Articles
Tuesday, October 7, 2025

Maximizing Your NFDA Trade Show Experience

Walk any trade show floor, whether it’s your state association’s event or the upcoming NFDA International Convention & Expo in Chicago, and you’ll see two kinds of people. The first kind are wa...
By John Navickas
In Articles
Tuesday, October 7, 2025

9 Unforgettable Funeral Processions

The funeral procession has been a part of human culture for thousands of years, dating back to ancient civilizations. The earliest known funeral processions can be traced to Ancient Egypt around 26...
By Jess Farren
In Articles
Tuesday, October 7, 2025
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SOFTWARE IN THE DEATHCARE INDUSTRY: Finding a Human-Centric Role for AI and Automation

Inevitably, automation and generative AI are finding their way into all businesses–including funeral homes. The  key is knowing where these tools help free up time for crucial human connection...

Safety is Not a Luxury for Funeral Homes and Cemeteries

With inflation and rising costs continuing to affect both businesses and the families we serve, it’s easy to see why some funeral homes and cemeteries hesitate to prioritize safety. Whether it’s la...

UNLICENSED PRACTICE The Unnecessary Regulator Windfall

Licensure: there’s no more important component of regulatory compliance. Nearly every deathcare-related activity requires a license, and deathcare professionals endeavor to obtain the licenses they...

THE BEST LAWSUIT IS THE ONE THAT NEVER HAPPENS: Five Lessons from the Witness Stand

In over two decades of working in funeral service, from embalming rooms to disinterments, from cemeteries to classrooms, and now as an expert witness, I have seen a pattern that funeral homes canno...

HEARSEMANIA’S OHIO HOMECOMING

The 2025 edition “Hearsemania” held in Lima, Ohio from June 13th through 15th proved a truly epic experience that most memorably celebrated the 100th anniversary of Superior Coaches entering the he...

Maximizing Your NFDA Trade Show Experience

Walk any trade show floor, whether it’s your state association’s event or the upcoming NFDA International Convention & Expo in Chicago, and you’ll see two kinds of people. The first kind are wa...

9 Unforgettable Funeral Processions

The funeral procession has been a part of human culture for thousands of years, dating back to ancient civilizations. The earliest known funeral processions can be traced to Ancient Egypt around 26...