In 2026, the funeral profession marks an extraordinary milestone: the 150th anniversary of the first modern cremation in North America—the sesquicentennial. In honor of this moment, Jason Ryan Engler, the historian for the Cremation Association of North America, will take the stage at the 108th Annual Cremation Innovation Convention. Together,…
Read MoreTwo years after the first Chptr broadcast memorial announcement aired on WBNG in Binghamton, New York, funeral directors across the country are embracing the platform as a way to restore something families have been missing: a simple, dignified way to share a loved one’s passing with their community. Today, Chptr…
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Funeral professionals looking to gain practical strategies to grow and strengthen their businesses and network with their peers are gearing up for “Mastermind: Elevating Your Funeral Service Business to New Heights,” which will be Sept. 24 at the Live! Casino & Hotel in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The event has been approved…
Read MoreAs funeral service faces rapid shifts in consumer expectations, technology, financing and ownership, Homesteaders Life Company is bringing together many of the profession's leading voices to help funeral home owners prepare for what's next. Homesteaders will host its annual Thrive Executive Summit Oct. 7-8 at The Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island in…
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Mark your calendar for May 27, 2027, and get ready for a one-of-a-kind experience in the deathcare profession. Join FuneralVision.com for The Innovation Invitational: Where Technology Meets Tradition at the beautiful Turf Valley Resort in Ellicott City, Maryland. This won’t be just another conference. It will be a day designed…
Read MoreAn industry name you've known for years has changed. Aurora Payments, an endorsed supplier partner of the National Funeral Directors Association, is now Flute. The name is new, but the people behind it are not. Flute is the same team serving the industry you already know, including Jim Luff (pictured…
Read MorePark Lawn Corp. recently announced that effective June 22, 2026, it acquired substantially all of the assets of Mercer – Adams Funeral Service located in Bethany, Oklahoma. This transaction further strengthens Park Lawn’s presence in the Oklahoma market through the addition of one stand-alone funeral home in the Oklahoma City…
Read More@need Marketing, a full-service marketing agency exclusively serving funeral homes and cemeteries, has announced the launch of its Virtual Visibility Solution: a curated, research-backed service package engineered to help funeral professionals stay visible and competitive to families who are increasingly turning to AI-powered tools to find the providers they call.…
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The Southern Cemetery, Cremation & Funeral Association is pleased to announce Sandy Johnson (pictured at top) of Lincoln Memorial Group as the recipient of the 2026 SCCFA Scholarship to ICCFA University. The SCCFA Scholarship Program provides an opportunity for an employee of an SCCFA member to attend ICCFA University, the…
Read MorePrecoa is celebrating prearranging its one millionth family together with leading funeral homes across the nation. For over two decades, the national leader in preneed marketing and sales has continuously set the standard for both quality and effectiveness. Founded in 2004 by Mark Hornibrook and Bret Davis, Precoa began out…
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Minnesota Cremation Services has been certified as a Women Business Enterprise, Small Business Enterprise and Emerging Small Business Enterprise through the Central Certification Program, becoming the only CERT Certified Woman-Owned Cremation Provider in Minnesota. For founder Amber Kramer, the certification represents more than a business milestone. It reflects the changing…
Read MoreAnthem Partners has announced a strategic partnership with Family Shield Credit, the innovative fintech platform designed by funeral professionals to provide families with flexible, budget-friendly payment options while helping funeral homes improve cash flow and operational efficiency. Family Shield was recently the subject of an in-depth profile published on FuneralVision.…
Read MoreThe International Order of the Golden Rule has been honored with a 2026 Indiana Society of Association Executives STAR Award in the Golden Shoestring category for its successful rebrand of Rest Assured: The Funeral Profession Podcast. The Golden Shoestring Award recognizes associations that achieve exceptional results while working with a…
Read MorePinnacle Funeral Service has acquired Gent Funeral Home & Cremation Services, a trusted name in the greater Alton, Illinois community for more than 90 years. The funeral home, which serves over 300 families a year, will keep its name and its current staff, so the families it serves can expect…
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