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What are the most common mistakes you see funeral directors making when conducting air transfers, and how should they be doing it?

Eagle’s Wings Air has been managing the air transportation of human remains for the last 10 years, working with funeral home professionals across the country for domestic and international ship out...
By Dave McComb and the Team at Eagle’s Wings Air
Tuesday, October 9, 2018

The Owego Cruciform Casket Company

The waters of the mighty Susquehanna run cold and dark in March of the year. It’s not a place where you’d want to linger. And yet, a number of hardy men in small boats were navigating the dangerous...
By Mike Bearsdley, Funeral and Casket Historian
Tuesday, October 9, 2018

Imports vs. Exports - Pro's and Con's

Imported caskets vs Domestic caskets have been a major subject of discussion within the funeral profession for the last 15-20 years. Many contend the statement “how dare to take U.S. manufacturing ...
By John Yopp
Thursday, August 30, 2018

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8 TIPS For Implementing New Technology in Funeral Homes

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CREMATION BURIAL OR BOTH? INSIGHTS FOR FUNERAL PROFESSIONALS

As the landscape of end-of-life arrangements evolves, the choice between cremation and burial has become increasingly nuanced. More clients are opting for a combination of both methods, reflecting ...

The Most Underserved Market: POST-NEED FAMILY

According to a 2022 CANA survey, in the United States, an estimated 21.9 million families hold cremated remains in their homes. With the ever-increasing cremation rate, with some reports projecting...