Not all funeral directors are created equal. Some are traditional, some are blazing the trail, and others are downright gothic. And in case you have been lumped into one massive stereotype that most funeral professionals get lumped into (think 6 feet under), this one is for you. Which type of funeral director are you? Let’s […]
Gone are the days when the local cemetery was a mainstay in the community. Times really have changed, and people today are far less likely to use a cemetery as their final resting place. In fact, there’s a prevalent fear among funeral professionals that cemeteries will someday become… (don’t shoot the messenger here) Obsolete. But, […]
As we begin to dry off our wings from the storm that was COVID, the air of change breathes new life into an industry full of death. The changes may not have come easily, but they’re here. And, they’re not going anywhere. At least we hope not. Below, we’ll cover some of the major shifts […]
Although we’ve been conducting funerals for all of human history, the truth behind our modern practices is very much hidden in plain sight. For that reason, there are many misconceptions surrounding the funeral profession. This has led to many controversies over the industry as a whole. In reality, funerals are actually a pretty simple process, […]
We’ve all been there. Lost in a reactive mindset. Getting so caught up by the day to day that we forget to really strategize for the future. Nobody could blame you for only focusing on what’s right in front of you, especially in uncertain times. But investing expert Doug Gober encourages you to set your […]
Growing up with a mostly Irish heritage, I remained quite distant from my family’s Irish ancestry. That was, until I experienced the death of a family member for the first time as an adult. I can still remember the day my Mother got the call that my Uncle had passed. She put down the phone, […]
There’s one good thing about being stuck inside while it’s cold and there’s a pandemic: BOOKS. Although you might not have as much time as those who are stuck home unemployed, chances are, with less social functions to go to, you’ve got some time on your hands to become even more of an expert in […]
2021 is going to be a big year. It pretty much already has been a big one, right?! As we gear up for this year of transformation in business, how can we prepare ourselves, as well as our employees, processes, structures and products? Trends give us insight into where the market is headed, and how […]
Up until the last couple of years, conversations around death and dying within this profession rarely happened in the social media scene. In fact, most funeral homes’ social feeds were essentially and endlessly obits. Thank goodness that we’re moving towards more and better conversations around death online, mostly thanks to the “Death Positive Movement” which […]
What happens when a pandemic hits, and everything turns to chaos? Lessons are learned. Innovations are made. Evolution becomes a necessity. Whether you like it or not, this pandemic probably taught you a lot. You might feel bitter about these lessons. They might sting a little. But gosh darn it, you learned them. We, as […]
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