By Thomas A. Parmalee Chris Rose, founder and president of Cairn Partners, wants to make one thing clear: He does not run a preneed marketing company. “We work in the death-care profession and work with independent, family-owned funeral homes and cemeteries to help them defend, grow and protect market share,”…
Read MoreThe National Funeral Directors Association is thrilled to announce that registration is now open for the 2024 International Convention & Expo, taking place October 20-23 in New Orleans, Louisiana. As the premier event in funeral service, the NFDA Convention always offers an unforgettable experience for thousands of professionals, suppliers and…
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The International Cemetery, Cremation, and Funeral Association’s Educational Foundation proudly announces the award of 101 scholarships, thanks to the generosity of donors who value educational opportunities for death-care professionals. These scholarships will enable recipients to attend the 2024 ICCFA University at Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia, from July 19-24. Scholarship…
Read More2024 marks the 41st year of the prestigious Memorial Classic golf tournament, held in Las Vegas. This year's event was particularly special as it honored the legacy of its founder, Tom Johnson, who passed away in December 2023. In tribute, the event has been renamed The Tom Johnson Memorial Classic.…
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The Cremation Association of North America continues its commitment to providing accurate and comprehensive cremation statistics to the death-care industry and consumers. With over 25 years of data collection from state and provincial vital statistics departments, CANA's cremation statistics are widely regarded as the most reliable and current in the…
Read MoreEverly, the platform dedicated to transforming end-of-life planning, recently announced the appointment of Sergio Tapia as its new chief technology officer. With a proven track record of leading technological innovation and growth, he joins Everly to further its mission of simplifying and humanizing the end-of-life experience. Tapia is a technology…
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By Thomas A. Parmalee Rehan Choudhry, 44, might not be a household name … but if his app, Chptr, takes off the way he hopes, he’ll bring the stories of thousands of deceased loved ones to homes throughout the United States – and create an entirely new revenue stream for…
Read MoreThe Davis Whitehall Co., a premier provider of personalized and customized urns to funeral homes in North America, has announced the availability of a new HeartFelt Tributes by Davis Whitehall Volume 4 catalog. The new 120-page, four-color catalog offers new urns as well as personalization and customization options from Davis Whitehall.…
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Thanks to support from its generous donors, the Funeral Service Foundation awarded $87,500 in academic and administered nearly $100,000 in funding for professional scholarships and NFDA’s Meet the Mentors program. With these funds, 26 students earned academic scholarships ranging from $2,500-$5,000; 21 professionals attended NFDA’s Professional Women’s Conference as David…
Read MoreBy Thomas A. Parmalee Whether a death is expected or unexpected, the very last thing that most families want to do is think about closing bank accounts, reaching out to credit bureaus and paying their loved one’s outstanding bills – some of which they may not have even known about.…
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By Chuck Gallagher Creating an effective prompt for ChatGPT or any chat-based AI tool is crucial for obtaining relevant and accurate responses. Here are 10 tips to help you craft the perfect prompt: 1. Be Clear and Specific Clearly state your question or request. Avoid vague or ambiguous language that…
Read MoreThe Cremation Association of North America returns to Chicago, Illinois for the Association’s Annual Convention this fall. This lakefront gem of a big city, featured in so many popular movies and television shows, will serve as a stunning backdrop for the engaging presentations, innovative exhibitors, and good times that define…
Read MoreFuneralVision.com is excited to see registrations come in for Funeral IQ, which is an event we are jointly hosting with Sympathy Brands. But if you want to get the best deal, you have to register soon! The early-bird discount expires June 15. You simply do not want to miss this…
Read MoreMichelle Niemec has been promoted to vice president, controller at National Guardian Life Insurance Co. Niemec joined NGL in 2021 as assistant vice president, accounting policy and has been instrumental in determining the accounting treatment for the sale of various blocks of business over the last several years, as well as managing…
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