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PRESERVING MEMORIES AND PROFITS: The Overlooked Role of Urn Vaults

We all know when families enter a funeral home, they are faced with numerous decisions. As funeral professionals, our responsibility is to guide these families through all their options. One aspect...
By Stephen Noyes
Monday, December 11, 2023

Why Funeral Management Software is Crucial for Modern Death Care

It’s no secret that deathcare, including all its challenges, is changing. That’s why funeral software has emerged and plays a crucial part in modern death care. This blog delves into the key role s...
By Chase Downs
Monday, December 11, 2023

Community Outreach for Brand Awareness

How many funeral homes do your client families consider before calling you to care for their loved ones? Three? Four? The answer may surprise you. Homesteaders has asked this question in our cons...
By Danielle Burmeister
Monday, December 4, 2023

11 Impactful Ways Funeral Directors Support Our Troops

Amidst a multitude of heartwarming tales about funeral directors going the extra mile to support our armed forces and pay homage to deceased veterans, one constant theme emerges: a timeless commitm...
By Jessica Farren
Monday, December 4, 2023

Building Strong Community Connections

Funeral homes have a unique opportunity to build trust and provide comfort by being deeply ingrained in their community. When families face the difficult prospect of arranging a funeral, they often...
By Guy V. Winstead
Monday, December 4, 2023

How Cemetery Management Software Can Help Cemeteries to Mitigate Risk

What does risk look like for cemeteries? Are the impacts financial...legal...reputational? The simple answer is, like any organization, they are all of those and more. Here we explore some of the ...
By Graeme Arthur
Monday, October 16, 2023

The Modern Memorial Movement

Take a ten-mile trek north of the Motor City and discover one of the largest memorial parks in Michigan, Resurrection Cemetery. As one of six memorial properties operated by The Mt. Elliott Cemeter...
By Mariah Gregory
Monday, October 16, 2023

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How to Recruit and Retain Top Talent for Your Funeral Business

In the funeral business, your team is arguably the most important element of your services. While everybody appreciates updated facilities and fair pricing, the people you employ offer families emo...

The Cornerstone of Success: Providing the Best Culture, Incentives and Opportunities for Employees

In the funeral service profession, our work goes beyond providing a service – we offer comfort and support during some of the most challenging moments in people’s lives. Over my 40 years in this in...

What Pet Parents Look for in an End-of-Life Provider

For pet parents, the bond they share with their furry, feathered, or scaled companions transcends mere ownership. These cherished members of the family occupy a central place in the heart and home....

MENTORING: A Mutually Beneficial Relationship

MENTOR, BRYANT HIGHTOWER How do you create a successful mentor and mentee relationship? The foundation of a successful mentor-mentee relationship is built on mutual trust. Mutual trust is essenti...

The Importance of Knowing the Origins of Cremation Urns and Memorial Products

Knowing where cremation urns and memorial products come from goes beyond understanding their geographic source; it encompasses the materials used, the labor conditions under which they were produce...

Sabbatical: Gratitude in Action

First, let’s start with a short intro on who Kris Seale is and then meander our way forward in time to the year 2024 when 260 of his 518 employees took a 30-day sabbatical. Yep – you read that righ...

5 Technology Trends Shaping the Funeral Industry in 2025

When you think of innovation and cutting-edge tools, the funeral industry might not be the first thing that comes to mind. This is an industry steeped in tradition, where personal connection, empat...