3 Things Wikipedia Can’t Teach You About Funerals

I don’t know about you, but Wikipedia tends to be my go-to resource for just about anything. Want to learn the true story behind your favorite movie? Go to Wikipedia. Want to learn the common meaning behind the beautiful flowers that you buy? Wikipedia. Want to read about all of the unexplained disappearances to ever […]

How John McQueen Turned Funerals Into A Lifelong Passion (And Success)

Earlier this month, the funeralOne team was down in Nashville, Tennessee for the annual International Cemetery, Cremation and Funeral Association (ICCFA) conference! Not only is ICCFA one of our favorite events of the year because we get to meet with amazing funeral professionals from all over the world, but it also brings together some of […]

How To Turn Millennials Into The Best Funeral Home Employees Ever

Earlier this month, the funeralOne team was down in Nashville, Tennessee for the annual International Cemetery, Cremation and Funeral Association (ICCFA) conference! Not only is ICCFA one of our favorite events of the year because we get to meet with amazing funeral professionals from all over the world, but it also brings together some of […]

Live from ICCFA 2017: Shaping the Future of Funerals, One Relationship At A Time

This week, the funeralOne team is down in Nashville, Tennessee for the annual International Cemetery, Cremation and Funeral Association (ICCFA) conference! Not only is ICCFA one of our favorite events of the year because we get to meet with amazing funeral professionals from all over the world, but it also brings together some of the […]

The Missing Puzzle Piece In Your Funeral Home’s Success

Have you ever noticed how today’s funeral profession has a striking similarity to jigsaw puzzles? No, we haven’t gone crazy. Just hear us out… When you are putting together a jigsaw puzzle, you’re focused on one thing and one thing only – that picture-perfect vision on the front of the box that you are working […]

Are Funerals a “Rip Off?” 5 Myths Debunked

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 […]

No More Excuses… These 9 Tools Will Bring You Funeral Success In 2017

As soon as you enter the month of January, there is simply no escape from the topic of resolutions. Whether it’s defining personal goals for the upcoming year, or listing out the professional challenges that may be in the way of business success, it seems like everyone around us has a set plan for what […]

The One Place Where Your Funeral Home’s Dropping The Ball

No business professional enjoys having to sell someone on the value of what they do. In an ideal world, all of the families in our community would fully understand the healing power that a funeral service can bring during a time of loss. They would be running to us, excited for the possibility to celebrate […]

5 Things It’s “OK” For Funeral Directors To Do When Helping Families

“Is it OK that I sometimes want a day off where I don’t have to help families?” “Is it OK that I sometimes get emotional during funeral services?” “Is it OK that I like spending time with the deceased more than with the family?” You’d be surprised by the number of funeral professionals who leave […]

5 Ancient Funeral Traditions The Funeral Profession Needs To Let Go Of

We’re hard-pressed to think of a profession so deeply rooted in tradition and age-old customs as funeral service. Don’t get me wrong… no one’s denying the power and pomp of tradition, and there are many traditional customs that we carry forth today because they have inherent and undeniable value. But when it comes to setting […]