For the last couple of years, the way that people look at and host events has completely turned on its head. Not too long ago, when it came to throwing a birthday party or planning a wedding, people were all about doing it bigger and better than anyone else. Who can I contact to help […]
Sometimes when you work in the service industry, you have to bite your tongue when helping customers. Not because the customer is problematic or irritating (although we’ve all certainly had those days), but because “the customer is always right” … even when they’re wrong. In the funeral profession, we see this happen all the time. […]
There’s no point in trying to rationalize it or sugar coat it… no one likes having to attend the funeral service of someone they know and love. Even as funerals get closer to becoming a one-of-a-kind celebration of life, at the end of the day, a funeral marks the end of a loved one’s life… […]
Despite its ever-growing popularity, cremation still hasn’t exactly found favor within the community of funeral professionals. It’s kind of like the new kid on the block… the one from a place we don’t recognize, who we haven’t quite figured out just yet. At least, that’s how the subject of cremation is often regarded by funeral […]
Sometimes I’m not sure what’s more dreadful… losing a loved one, or planning their funeral. Both experiences can feel equally overwhelming, especially when it comes to finances. I think part of this stress stems from the stigma surrounding funerals and their cost. Google “planning a funeral” and you’ll probably find articles scattered throughout your search […]
If you ask funeral professionals what the biggest threat is that’s facing their profession, 9 times out of 10 you will likely get cremation as your answer. In the last few years alone, funeral directors have seen cremation rise from a second-choice funeral service option to families’ most popular pick for end-of-life services… and that […]
Nothing is better than finding your passion in life. For some people, this might be a desire to express your creativity through art or music, or to help people better themselves through education or teaching. But for those in the funeral profession, the journey towards a career full of passion is a little bit different. […]
Have you ever tried finding out the price of a funeral service… as a customer? It’s not exactly an easy task. For some reason, many funeral home websites don’t make it easy for families to find the prices, which to me, sounds downright crazy. Even when you do come across the rare funeral home website […]
A few years ago, this controversial video made its rounds on the Internet: In the video, innocent diners at one of California’s finest restaurants were tricked into purchasing $7 bottles of water that they believed came from the finest glaciers, valleys and rainforests in the world, containing antioxidants and other vitamins that were “good for […]
One of my favorite feelings in the world is when myself and the funeralOne team get together to toss around our wildest ideas for a new project. When the passion begins to flow, we know we’re truly on to something great. After all, new ideas are usually what spark innovation, passion and collaboration in a […]
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