As 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…
Read MoreAM Best has affirmed Homesteaders Life Company’s A- (Excellent) financial strength rating for the fifteenth consecutive year. The affirmation comes as Homesteaders celebrates its 120th anniversary and follows a record-breaking year in 2025. “AM Best’s affirmation reflects the disciplined approach we take to managing capital and risk,” said Homesteaders Executive…
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Homesteaders Life Company, a national leader in preneed funeral funding, has announced the release of the eighth edition of Preneed Motivators. The publication provides insight into the demographics, behaviors and experiences of people who arrange and fund advance funeral plans, helping funeral professionals better understand what drives families to take…
Read MoreBy Thomas A. Parmalee Homesteaders Life Company recently issued its 2025 annual report, celebrating its 120th anniversary and updating the deathcare profession on its strong momentum. Steve Shaffer, president, CEO and board chair, reflected on the year, writing, “In 2025, Homesteaders issued more policies than ever and paid a record…
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Homesteaders Life Company Senior VP-Strategic Markets Will Bischoff is pleased to announce that Veronica Diaz has joined Homesteaders’ industry-leading team of account executives. Diaz will serve customers in California, New Mexico, Nevada, Arizona and Colorado. “Veronica’s understanding of and passion for proactive planning will help our customers build and sustain successful…
Read MoreHomesteaders Life Company, a national leader in preneed funeral funding has announced Momentum: A Women’s Leadership Accelerator, a one-day executive-level intensive developed in collaboration with Kates-Boylston Publications. The first-of-its-kind program is designed to equip women leaders in the funeral profession with the business skills and strategic insight needed to advance…
Read MoreHomesteaders Life Company, a national leader in preneed funeral funding, is celebrating its 120th anniversary amid record-breaking growth and investment in the funeral profession. The company issued its first policy in February 1906 and has since grown into the most often-used preneed company in America. “In a profession built on…
Read MoreHomesteaders Life Company Senior VP-Strategic Markets Will Bischoff is pleased to announce that Joe Petersen and Leah Weber have joined Homesteaders’ industry-leading team of account executives. Peterson will serve funeral providers in Michigan and Ohio, and Weber will support customers in Michigan, Wisconsin and Minnesota. “Joe and Leah bring two…
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Homesteaders Life Company has announced the 2027 destinations for its Producer Incentive Program, inviting top-performing preneed professionals to celebrate their achievements in two unforgettable locations: the sun-soaked beaches of Playa del Carmen, Mexico, and the historic elegance of Quebec City, Canada. Homesteaders’ Producer Incentive Program recognizes outstanding performance through exclusive,…
Read MoreHomesteaders Life Company, a national leader in preneed funeral funding, held its National Sales Meeting last month in Charleston, South Carolina. The annual event, an almost 30-year-old tradition, celebrates the exceptional service of its industry-leading team of account executives. Senior Account Executive Kristie Lynch (Home Office) was named the Homesteaders…
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By Thomas A. Parmalee Many funeral professionals underestimate how early and how often families engage digitally before making a decision. “The journey doesn’t begin at the point of need — it often starts months or years earlier,” said Courtney Gould Miller, who recently joined Homesteaders Life Company as its chief…
Read MoreHomesteaders Life Company has announced that Courtney Gould Miller will join the organization as chief growth officer, effective January 2026. Gould Miller will serve on the company’s executive leadership team, leading growth initiatives across Homesteaders’ owned and invested-in businesses and advancing the company’s strategic commitment to digital innovation across the…
Read MoreHomesteaders Life Company Senior VP-Strategic Markets Will Bischoff is pleased to announce that Matthew Kreidenweis has joined Homesteaders’ industry-leading team of account executives. Kreidenweis will serve Homesteaders customers in Eastern Tennessee. “As funeral service and consumer preferences continue to evolve, I am energized by the opportunity to introduce a new…
Read MoreTribute Technology is partnering with Homesteaders Life Company, one of the most trusted names in funeral service, to make it easier for funeral homes to manage preneed policies. The planned integration, coming in 2026, will connect Homesteaders’ policy data directly with Tribute Management Software, allowing funeral directors to see and…
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