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 […]
The National Funeral Directors Association (NFDA) Convention is coming up in just a few short days. And we, for one, are absolutely stoked to get to Baltimore, Maryland for all the goodness that is to come. After a wild ride of a year in the funeral profession, there is much to learn and grow from. […]
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 […]
Your funeral home website is the powerhouse of your funeral marketing efforts, especially now that the world runs online. Even if you know your website is the basis of your firm, it’s so easy to overlook your website. Many funeral homes just default to a platform that’s easy (but maybe not high performing), and forget […]
It’s no secret that coronavirus has affected every single person on the planet in some way. And of course, this brings with it an incredible number of challenges. But, the challenge that keeps me up at night is this: How can we, as a profession, provide the same level of support to those who lose […]
Our favorite time of the year has arrived… NFDA! NFDA is almost always a very exciting and inspiring time personally and professionally. With dozens of workshops, new friends, new professional connections, and not to mention tons of free swag, how can you go wrong?! The funeralOne team has been attending NFDA for over a decade […]
How do you want to be remembered? Obituaries are meant to capture a person’s life, yet often, they are written in a rush and can read as bland and impersonal, like the obituary below: Other obituaries, however, can make a lasting impact, like this humorous one below: As you can see, the difference between an […]
If you scroll through any major media website today, you won’t be hard pressed to find the words “death” and “positive” together. Put those words together, and you have yourself a death positive movement. This movement is sweeping its way through the funeral profession. And unlike other movements that have begun here, this movement is […]
What makes a good, successful funeral director? When it comes down to it – from what we’ve found – it’s all about habits. Habits are the things we do when we’re not paying attention. And these habits require some awareness to cultivate. While some of these traits are pretty natural to you, funeral director, the […]
Podcasts have hit just about every industry and scene out there in the last couple of years, and the funeral profession is no exception. As we continue to step into the future of the funerals, this journey will require more inspiration, more drive, more education and more collaboration from us. And podcasts… well, they just […]
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