The Funeral Service Foundation, in partnership with the Pediatric Palliative Care Coalition and National Alliance for Children's Grief, has announced new resources to help funeral service professionals support their families and communities, with several available now and Youth & Funerals materials arriving in August. "Funeral directors are trusted community members…
Read MoreService Corporation International (NYSE: SCI), the largest provider of deathcare products and services in North America, reported results for the second quarter of 2026 on July 29. Quarterly highlights included: Consolidated revenue grew $37.8 million, or 4%, over the second quarter of 2025. Comparable total funeral sales average grew 3%…
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The International Order of the Golden Rule is now accepting speaker proposals for its 2027 educational programming and is seeking engaging experts who can provide practical, relevant education that helps independently owned funeral homes thrive. OGR invites funeral service professionals, business leaders, consultants, educators and innovative thinkers to share their…
Read MoreChptr has announced the launch of Radio Obits, the first audio offering in its Broadcast platform, giving funeral homes access to one of the nation's largest audio distribution networks through its expanding relationship with iHeartMedia. More than 100 funeral homes nationwide have already signed up for the service, reflecting strong…
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The National Funeral Directors Association and Selected Independent Funeral Homes have announced that their boards of directors have signed a letter of intent to pursue the merger of the two organizations, creating a unified association designed to offer leadership development, professional education and peer engagement while preserving the unique strengths…
Read MoreNGL Insurance Company is pleased to announce two promotions on the preneed sales team. Robert Heins and Tim Fish have been promoted to vice president, sales and business development at NGL. In their new leadership roles, they are responsible for the strategic direction and success of the Preneed Sales team, as…
Read MoreAfterword, the funeral technology company behind its all-in-one funeral home operating system and AI assistant Grace, has launched Afterword Essential, a new self-serve platform designed specifically for independent funeral homes. At $79 per month, Afterword Essential gives funeral directors a simple way to move away from handwritten contracts, manual invoices…
Read MoreFuneral Women Lead announces two new additions to its growing team: Lisa Meehan, who joins in a part-time role as education and community engagement coordinator, and Misha Antonio, who joins as executive assistant. Both appointments mark an important step in Funeral Women Lead's ongoing effort to expand its reach and…
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Landmark Funeral Group announced the appointment of Matt Dugas as director of business systems and integrations. Dugas, a seasoned funeral service technology leader and strategist who most recently with Park Lawn Corporation, joins Landmark to support the company's mission of partnering with family-owned funeral homes and equipping them with the…
Read MoreMilestone Funeral Partners is pleased to announce the appointment of Lang Hoyt as chief financial officer. In this role, Hoyt will lead the company's finance organization, overseeing financial planning and analysis, financial reporting, capital planning, corporate development, and acquisition strategy. His appointment reflects Milestone's continued investment in building a strong…
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Estimates suggest anywhere from one-third to three-quarters of all new licensees leave funeral service within their first five years. What if the difference between losing a new hire or keeping them on for many years is a mentor? Discover strategies to motivate and retain staff to achieve their highest potential at the…
Read MoreASD - Answering Service for Directors has announced the release of ASD Mobile 6, the latest version of its mobile application for Apple devices. The update introduces several new features designed to help funeral professionals manage their businesses more efficiently while away from the office. Android support is planned for…
Read MoreAlkaline hydrolysis is known as flameless cremation, water cremation, green cremation, chemical cremation and “the final spa treatment,” among other names. For consumers, each brings to mind a different experience, but what could it mean for your business? At the Cremation Association of North America’s 108th Annual Cremation Innovation Convention, registrants…
Read MoreEagle's Wings Air, the nation's leading logistics provider of air transportation management services to funeral homes and shipping services, has announced a key appointment focused on enhancing customer experience and expanding business development capabilities. Ruth Anne Yeats joins as brand ambassador, reflecting the company's commitment to delivering exceptional service to…
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