3 Amazing Funeral Products Families Too Often Ignore

It’s no secret that funerals are the red-headed stepchild of the event world. Some people spend months (even years) planning out the intricate, detailed celebrations of their important life events, like birthdays, anniversaries or weddings. But when it comes to life’s final — and arguably, most monumental — event, most people have never even give […]

The 6 Cornerstones of Funeral Service That Guide Everything

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 […]

Are You Ready For Funeral Busy Season? 8 Questions To Ask

For most people, the holidays are a time of family, friends, good food and celebration. But if you’re in the business of funerals, the words “holidays” and “Christmas” might make your shoulders tense up, your palms sweaty, and your stomach tingly. Yep, it’s true. Thanks to a strange phenomena that science still can’t explain, more […]

3 Things You Need To Know About Hispanic Funerals

Every culture has their own unique traditions and customs that they associate with funerals, whether it’s the type of service that they choose to have, or even the length of the celebration process. As a funeral professional, you are in the business of giving people meaningful funeral and memorial services… no matter what their background […]

6 Magic Powers That All Funeral Professionals Possess

Who among us can’t be dazzled by a little bit of magic? Sometimes magic and mystique are the only logical explanations for what we experience in life, from how we scored the perfect parking spot right in front of the mall on Black Friday, to that pair of jeans that just seems to make 10 […]

4 Misconceptions Funeral Pros Have That Are Killing Their Business

Alright… we’ve got a confession to make. This article isn’t about funeral trends, Baby Boomers, cremation vs. burial, or any of the other funeral misconceptions that we regularly debunk here on the funeralOne blog. Today we’re talking about a topic that is much more controversial in the funeral profession … digital marketing. BUT WAIT!  Before […]

5 Things A Great Funeral Director Will NEVER Say To Families

Families come to funeral directors for a number of reasons… to get advice, to find answers, to get help, and even to find comfort. But most of all, families come to funeral professionals because they are the best go-to resource there is when it comes to everything funerals. When faced with a new experience – especially […]

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 […]

How Funerals Professionals Can Go From The Underdog To The Hero

Recently I’ve read several articles, seen countless videos and overheard numerous conversations questioning the value of the services provided by the funeral industry and the integrity of its professionals. Due to the emotional and taboo nature of our business, little is known about what it is that we actually do, why we do it, and […]

5 Unexpected Ways Labor Day Can Make Your Funeral Home More Successful

Ahhh, Labor Day. A time for grillin, chillin, and connecting with your families, positioning yourself as a leader in your community. “Wait, what?” is probably what you’re thinking. And that’s OK!. That’s why we’re here… to tell you how you can use Labor Day (and all holidays just like it) to create a unique relationship […]