“Gratitude can transform common days into thanksgivings, turn routine jobs into joy, and change” – William Arthur Ward Tis’ the season for giving thanks. And before we gather around the table to stuff our faces with delicious food, let’s take a moment to honor and celebrate our favorite people in the world: funeral professionals. We […]
This Halloween, instead of telling spooky stories like we normally would, we want to speak to some of the less spooky, yet still incredibly relatable things that can totally happen as a funeral professional. We hope you can at least get a good laugh out of them, and bring this laughter into your Halloween. Enjoy! […]
I’m watching the leaves begin to fall from the trees as I write this blog. The silent journey of the leaves from the branch to the ground reminds me of the continuous cycles of change we experience…And not just the changing seasons, but the cycles of life, death and grief. Here are some lessons these […]
Customer service and client family support are the pillars of your funeral business. (And if you need the science and research to prove it here ya go). If you don’t already know that, this blog offers a great opportunity to learn more about what makes great customer service. Below we’re going to cover some of […]
On the 4th of July we celebrate independence, freedom and liberation. This holiday is often accompanied by ribs and beer, fireworks and family gatherings. But, before you fire up your grill, let’s take this opportunity to think about some ways we can liberate the funeral profession from any limitations or shackles it has held for […]
Are you ready to step up your game in your funeral business, but aren’t sure how?! We’ve got you covered. We’ve collected some of our favorite books on communication, holding space, emotional intelligence, loss, grief and leadership (some of the most important habits of a successful funeral pro) to help you spark some fresh motivation! […]
Green funerals. A topic gaining HUGE momentum amongst client families. It seems like everyone is talking about mushroom burial suits and turning themselves into a tree when they die, these days. As much as the buzz means some true and real change is needed in the funeral profession, there are also challenges to doing things […]
Let’s be honest, there’s nothing fun about arranging a funeral service. Many families have never been responsible for planning a funeral and have no idea what steps they need to take. As we’ve discussed before, families usually start with a Google search for a funeral home in their area (97% of consumers do). They’ll […]
Mindfulness is a hot topic just about everywhere you look these days. We’ve all fell victim to letting stress take control of our day…and mindfulness is a great tool to incorporate into your workplace, your funeral business and even your services, arrangement process and communication with your families. Before we go over the ways to […]
Spring is here. Can you feel it? With springtime, comes spring cleaning. And spring cleaning isn’t just something you do at your house on the weekend. Right now, we’re inviting you to take a look at your funeral marketing efforts. Do they need spring cleaning, too? Chances are, they probably do. The way things are […]
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