The start of a new year brings the chance to start fresh…But are you ready to shake things up?! We get it – being a funeral professional can be emotionally draining… Pair that with an unpredictable, ever-changing schedule and it’s the perfect recipe to slip into the comfort zone of the familiar. But, in a […]
With the personal development industry exploding over the last few years, I’m sure you’ve heard the word “affirmations” before. According to the English American Dictionary, to “affirm” is to state that something is true. Affirmations are a great tool to use when you feel yourself caught in a place of negativity, pessimism, drama, or judgement. […]
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! […]
2023 is officially here. And with it, are lots of changes and transitions. Many of us have noticed HUGE shifts in the funeral profession over the last few years, especially since the pandemic. And this year will be no exception. There are a few big trends emerging in 2023 that are hard to ignore, so […]
In our profession and many others, when we think of tips to be successful, we might often jump to the more numerical, left brain aspect of our business. We might feel compelled to learn new statistics to track, new platforms or tools, etc. to reach this idea of success. But what about good old […]
In the age of social media, the standard of marketing is no longer a one-sided, curated presentation from your funeral home’s brand to your audience. Your client families want to find you through other client families…period. Nowadays, the reviews and testimonials you receive from client families truly mean everything. This is called “social proof”, and […]
If you’re a funeral professional new to the field, this blog is for you. First of all, welcome to this ever changing, wildly changing world of being a funeral professional! It’s an exciting time to join this profession. Just don’t get too comfortable, because the funeral profession you see now may not be what it […]
So, you’re a busy funeral professional with seemingly no time. Or… do you really have no time? Is it possible that you could, in fact, have more time for yourself, your family, your friends by getting smarter with your time management? If you want that reality, it’s yours. You might be smirking at me as […]
It’s time to make a bold statement: Customer service is the #1 most important aspect of any business. And the funeral profession is no exception. We see customer service as an art. Something that takes years to perfect and incorporate into your entire funeral business. And whether you’ve been in business for generations or for […]
The US Census tells us that by 2030, all Baby Boomers will be 65 or older. This means two things… One is that Boomers will want to be making decisions about their end-of-life wishes sooner than later. Two is that many of them will be planning and assisting with the passing of their family members, […]
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