The International Order of the Golden Rule is pleased to announce the appointment of Brenden Jacobsen of Ninness Funeral Home in New Zealand and Adam Thielen of Hoffmann Schneider & Kitchen Funeral & Crematory in Dubuque, Iowa, to the OGR Foundation Board of Directors. The OGR Foundation supports the next…
Read MoreA cornerstone of the St. Petersburg community for more than 70 years, Anderson-McQueen Funeral Homes is renewing its commitment to the families it has long served. On Friday, Jan. 23, 2026, the Anderson-McQueen team will be joined by Mayor Kenneth T. Welch to unveil a nearly $1 million reinvestment in the Tyrone Family…
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If cremation is core to your business, your team members need training that ensures they have the technical, scientific and legal knowledge to protect your operations. For more than 40 years, the Cremation Association of North America has set the standard for crematory operations training with the original Crematory Operations…
Read MoreStart the new year with steadiness and nurturing. The January Peer Support Meeting is a space for funeral professionals to reconnect after the holidays and explore the three RESET pillars: Strong Ground, Nervous System Reset, and Compassionate Presence. Join the conversation on Tuesday, Jan. 20 at 7:30 p.m. ET / 6:30…
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Johnson Consulting Group, a premier consulting partner to funeral and cemetery professionals nationwide, announces that Jim LaMar has joined the firm as senior business consultant. LaMar’s appointment underscores JCG’s commitment to pairing clients with hands‑on profession expertise throughout the business lifecycle. Born and raised in California and based in Arroyo…
Read MoreFT North America proudly introduces its first new cremator design in more than 10 years. The FT-USA/XL, FT’s first mid-range machine designed specifically for growing cremation businesses that are looking to add cremation equipment but not quite ready for the “horsepower” of the FT III. This new offering fits perfectly…
Read MoreAlan Creedy and Danny Jefferson have announced the formal launch of J & C Advisors, a newly organized advisory platform created to support independent funeral home owners and successors as they navigate a period of profound change within the profession. The launch coincides with a new website and the consolidation…
Read MoreFor the last 50 years, the cremation rate has been steadily rising, gaining ground over casketed burial. But could that ground be shifting? Explore that possibility as Professor Tanya Marsh reveals new consumer research from the 2025 Wake Forest Law School study on disposition preferences at CANA’s 2026 Cremation Symposium…
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Passare is thrilled to release its annual State of Funeral Service report, featuring insights and technology trends shaping the funeral profession, based on data gathered from over 320,000 cases and 2,600 firms nationwide. “For the last three years, we’ve created our State of Funeral Service resource because we realized we…
Read MoreChange doesn’t happen on its own – it happens when funeral directors step forward, show up and speak up. That’s exactly what members of the National Funeral Directors Association (NFDA) will do during the 2026 NFDA Advocacy Summit, taking place April 15–17, 2026, in Washington, D.C. Open to all NFDA…
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The International Cemetery, Cremation and Funeral Association recently announced that Darin Drabing, president and chief executive officer of Forest Lawn Memorial-Parks & Mortuaries, has been selected as a recipient of the ICCFA Hall of Fame Award, the association’s highest honor. Drabing will be formally recognized during the 2026 ICCFA Experience,…
Read MoreThe Order of the Golden Rule is pleased to announce Jessica MacMillan has joined the OGR team as events manager. In this role, Jessica will lead the planning, execution, and strategic development of OGR’s signature event, PROGRESS, Future Leaders Forum, virtual education, and industry events, reinforcing the association’s commitment to…
Read MoreBatesville, a leading provider of burial, cremation, and technology solutions in North America, announced two key executive updates: the appointment of Jenn Parvin as the company’s first senior vice president and chief customer officer and Ajay Kapoor as the new senior vice president and chief marketing and digital officer. These…
Read MoreUnderscoring its commitment to professional development for funeral service professionals and students, the Funeral Service Foundation is now accepting applications for the National Funeral Directors Association's 2026 Professional Women’s Conference. Thanks to the generosity of the Baue family, the foundation is honored to offer 20 scholarships to the annual conference,…
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