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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...
By James Fletcher, Matthews Memorialization
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Sunday, July 16, 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 ...
By Bucky Stevens, Thacker Casket Company
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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...
By Kahlen Knapik, National Mortuary Shipping
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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...
By Johnson Consulting Group
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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...
By Todd Reich, Director of Client Relations NewBridge Group
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Sunday, June 11, 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...
By Danielle Burmeister, Homesteaders VP-Marketing Communications
In Articles
Thursday, May 4, 2023

8 Remarkable Graves with Incredible Back Stories

Have you ever wandered through a cemetery, spotted a beautiful headstone and pondered about the life that may have inspired it? If you have, you are not alone.Cemeteries inspire a natural curiosity...
By Jessica Farren
In Articles
Thursday, May 4, 2023
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Embracing Technology in Your Funeral Home

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