For the first time in 16 years, the National Funeral Directors Association held its International Convention & Expo under the bright lights of Las Vegas from Sept. 10 to 13. Much has changed in Las Vegas since NFDA was last there in 2007; likewise, things have continued to change in…
Read MoreThe National Funeral Directors Association has introduced, as part of its Remembering A Life consumer education initiative, a deck of cards that helps families and individuals move forward on their grief journey after a loss. Each deck of Remembering A Life Journey Cards contains 52 cards, each featuring a meaningful…
Read MoreThis September marks five years in business for @need Marketing, a full-service agency dedicated to raising the bar for marketing standards in the funeral profession. FuneralVision.com wrote an in-depth profile of the company here. The story of @need Marketing begins with the Outlook Group, where Michael Anderson worked alongside his…
Read MoreAnthem Partners, a premier operator of funeral homes and cemeteries, is pleased to announce that Shannon Bischoff has joined the organization. Bischoff will be executive vice president – finance and a member of Anthem Partners’ executive leadership team.  She joins Anthem from Pinnacle Funeral Services. “Our company's continued financial strength…
Read MoreService Corporation International recently announced that it is partnering with the National Alliance for Children's Grief with a grant of $250,000Â for the third consecutive year. Funds will be used for programs and initiatives, including new grief support materials, for caregivers of children who have lost a loved one to substance…
Read MorePreneed marketing and senior executives involved in or interested in preneed are encouraged to attend a one-of-a-kind networking and educational meeting hosted by National Guardian Life Insurance Company from Nov. 15-Nov. 16 in Madison, Wisconsin. The 2023 LIC Preneed Forum includes meeting sessions from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on…
Read MoreIn any given week, a funeral professional will be an event planner, grief support facilitator, business administrator, hairdresser, driver, phone operator and much more. On Sept. 19, Funeral Professional Peer Support and the Cremation Association of North America open the monthly peer support meeting with a discussion on the many…
Read MoreFuneral Directors Life recently announced a new all-inclusive marketing packages for funeral home clients. These packages offer a range of digital marketing options, including social media management, Google Ads, Facebook ads, YouTube ads, custom video production, customer relationship management, preneed eCommerce, website management, aftercare and more.   “What sets FDL’s…
Read MoreThe National Funeral Directors Association presented the 2023 NFDA Innovation Award to Bluewater Voyage Buoy during its International Convention & Expo. Coming in second place was the Tug-Along by Mortuary Lift Company; and Matan’s Life Map took third place. Established in 2009, the NFDA Innovation Award recognizes and promotes creativity,…
Read MoreFuneral Directors Life is raising its growth rates for the second consecutive time this year for all new business done through its preneed product offerings, according to a news release. On average, the growth rate will increase by 0.5% or 50 basis points. The increase will be applied to all…
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