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Caskets and COVID-19
As we slowly move towards the “new normal” for funeral service, what does the future hold for the funeral profession – and more specifically – caskets? While I can’t predict the future, some ...
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Tuesday, September 22, 2020
Why Using Domestically Sourced Casket Products Makes Sense
With the rise of the internet, access to materials from all over the world and far less expensive labor rates, utilizing overseas markets may seem like an appealing option as it is often assumed th...
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Tuesday, September 22, 2020
Every Funeral is an Opportunity to Tell a Life Story
A personal note – Five months ago, the word
“coronavirus” wasn’t in our vocabulary, and none of
us could imagine a pandemic that would threaten the
health of our communities, our businesses and ...
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Monday, September 21, 2020
The Funeral Directors Association of Kentucky held their 136th Annual State Convention & Mid-West Regional Funeral Trade Show
The Funeral Directors Association of Kentucky held their 136th Annual State Convention & Mid-West Regional Funeral Trade Show on June 5-7, 2018 at the Kentucky Exposition Center and the Crowne ...
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Monday, December 3, 2018
Keys to Service: The Vital and Active Role of the Funeral Professional
In bygone days in our profession there was a method
of “arranging” a funeral which was called “the indirect
method” of counseling. At the core of this funeral
arranging approach was that the fun...
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Monday, December 3, 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...
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Tuesday, October 9, 2018
Keys to Service = Respect
Has anyone noticed that it seems that culturally in 2015 the notion of respect for other human beings has changed? And not in a good way?
Not to sound negative, but it seems evident that cul...
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Tuesday, October 9, 2018
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MONUMENTS AND MARKERS: Educating Funeral Directors for Enhanced Family Support
Incorporating headstone sales into a funeral home’s services presents significant advantages. Firstly, it can boost revenue without incurring substantial added overhead, making it a cost-effective ...
Become Your Community’s Preferred Choice for Cremation Memorialization
The national cremation rate has reached an unprecedented level, with many individuals gaining a deeper understanding of the importance of memorialization. Whether making their own end-of-life arran...
EXPECT MORE From Your Case Management Software
When you run a funeral home, maximizing your time is maximizing your earning potential. The less time you spend entering information into your many systems, the more time you can spend taking care ...
MODERN CEMETERY MANAGEMENT: Streamlining Operations with Technology
In the 21st century, technology has permeated nearly every aspect of our lives, from how we communicate to how we manage businesses. The cemetery industry, often perceived as traditional and resist...
8 TIPS For Implementing New Technology in Funeral Homes
Seamless technology integration in funeral homes is increasingly vital as the industry evolves to meet modern expectations and operational efficiencies. According to recent research, 70% of employe...
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...
Solving Cremation’s Challenges
Cremation poses several challenges when it comes to conveying and delivering value. With burial, there are multiple tangible products that a price tag can easily be attached to. Think embalming, cl...
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