A September 4th fire damaged a 5,000 square foot warehouse at Doric Products, Inc. in Marshall, Illinois. The fire was contained to a single building; no injuries were reported, and core production continues uninterrupted. The affected warehouse was used for the production of one baby casket model and miniature vault…
Read MoreFT has announced the retirement of Mike Miller (pictured at top), chief operating officer of FT North America, effective Sept. 30, 2026, following more than three and a half years of transformative leadership and growth for the business. Since joining FT, Miller has played a pivotal role in strengthening the…
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As the nation prepares to recognize the contributions of working Americans this Labor Day, Landmark Funeral Group, a growing network of locally operated funeral homes, has launched SHARE, an employee equity initiative. Every day, dedicated professionals at funeral homes in Ohio, Pennsylvania and West Virginia earn the trust of families…
Read MoreThere’s a lot changing in funeral service right now. The question is: Are you prepared for what’s next? That’s why FuneralVision.com is bringing funeral professionals together for “Mastermind: Elevating Your Funeral Service Business to New Heights” on Sept. 24 at the Live! Casino & Hotel in Philadelphia. And right now,…
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Chptr has announced its expansion into Canada, marking the company's first market outside the United States and giving Canadian funeral homes access to broadcast memorial technology for the first time. For most Canadian funeral homes, extending an obituary beyond their own website, social channels, or traditional newspaper placement has not…
Read MoreThe International Order of the Golden Rule is pleased to announce Johnson Consulting Group as the exclusive sponsor of OGR’s Succession Planning Resource, supporting independent funeral home owners as they prepare for one of the most significant transitions in the life of their businesses. Succession planning is a critical part…
Read MoreMilestone Funeral Partners is pleased to announce the appointment of Heidi Stebok as HR generalist, welcoming an experienced human resource professional whose enthusiasm, approachable nature and genuine care for people make her a natural fit for the Milestone team. Stebok brings to Milestone a professional journey that is anything but…
Read MoreIn August 2026, members of the Cremation Association of North America attending the Annual Meeting at the 108th Annual Cremation Convention in Minneapolis re-elected three incumbent board members, elected one new director and passed the gavel to new CANA President Denis Desrochers. Members also recognized the service of past president…
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Funeral Directors Life is proud to announce Zach Throne as market center manager in Michigan. “We’re happy to have Zach join our sales management team,” said Kris Seale, president and CEO of Funeral Directors Life. “His experience helping families navigate funeral preplanning, combined with his relationship-first approach, will help him…
Read MoreFuneral Women Lead, the only 501(c)(3) nonprofit foundation dedicated exclusively to advancing, developing and supporting women and those who identify as women in funeral service and deathcare, today announced the appointment of six new members to its Board of Directors: Dr. Camelia L. Clarke, Faith Haug, Kelly Kohut, Stephanie Ramsey,…
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The International Cemetery, Cremation and Funeral Association will bring deathcare leaders from across the country together for the 2026 ICCFA Leadership Summit, October 20–22 at The DeSoto in Savannah, Georgia. Designed for leaders navigating a rapidly evolving profession, this year’s summit will combine timely education, practical learning and meaningful networking,…
Read MoreFrom new ways to preserve the memory of a loved one to technology that helps funeral professionals spend more time focused on families, the four finalists for the 2026 National Funeral Directors Association Innovation Award demonstrate how fresh ideas are creating new possibilities in funeral service. The Innovation Award is sponsored…
Read MoreFuneral professionals and others interested in creating more meaningful, personalized funeral ceremonies will have an opportunity to become certified celebrants this fall when Connecticut hosts its first Certified Celebrant Training. The 2.5-day program, scheduled for Oct 13–15, 2026, in New Haven, will be hosted by Connecticut funeral director Matt Bailey…
Read MoreA group of leading death educators, academics, funeral professionals and end-of-life advocates gathered in London to explore how society can become more comfortable talking about death. They also discussed how funerals, cremation, education and technology may evolve as attitudes toward mortality change. The Gathering of Death Literacy and End-of-Life Conversation…
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