Even though we’re in the funeral profession, I think we all can admit that not many people jump up and down excitedly at the thought of setting foot in a funeral home. In reality, what might seem like a somewhat strange profession is actually a deeply rewarding one, full of opportunities to make an important […]
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 […]
The goal of a funeral director should not be to increase call volume, revenue per call, or to get as many families as possible through their doors each year. No… the ultimate goal of any funeral professional should be to provide nurturing care to the families that they serve through the essential cornerstones of the […]
Change. You can’t talk about much in the funeral profession without hearing that word. The way that we connect with families is changing. The way that families think of funeral service is changing. And even our age-old business model is changing. To some funeral professionals, the thought of change is scary, as is any notion […]
We may still be a few months out from Halloween, but that’s not stopping a terrifying, haunting figure from floating around the funeral profession. No, we’re not talking about spirits, ghosts, or any of the other frightening beings that families think wander around the halls of your funeral home. We’re talking about something much scarier. […]
This week, the FuneralOne team is down in Nashville, Tennessee for the annual National Funeral Directors Association (NFDA) conference. While many of the leading funeral professionals from around the world will be gathering this week to share the latest and greatest industry happenings, we understand that not everyone could make it to this year’s convention. […]
Over the past 10 years, I’ve been fortunate enough to meet a lot of remarkably successful funeral directors and funeral home owners and how they’ve achieved success. While there’s no magic formula to success, but if you focus on committing to one (or better yet, all) of these easy, actionable statements, I can promise […]
Whether you are just getting the hang of social networking or have already dipped your toes in the water, there is always room for improving your online profiles to boost your funeral business. If you haven’t created a LinkedIn profile already, it is time to jump on the bandwagon. Though some may feel that LinkedIn […]
“It is by spending oneself that one becomes rich.” ~Sarah Bernhardt I believe – and you may as well – that helping and supporting others is a necessary part of your funeral business.” Sarah Bernhardt, who was considered to be “the most famous actress the world has ever known” in the 1870’s once said “It is […]
Most organized people have a To-Do List, but how many of us actually finish those? According to Peter Bregman, hardly any of us do. This is a huge relief to me because now I can let go of all the guilt that has accumulated with each unfinished To-Do list that I own! One key […]
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