The world’s leading independent funeral service professionals will gather in New Orleans, Louisiana for Selected Independent Funeral Homes’ 107th Annual Meeting at The Ritz-Carlton on September 28 – October 1. True to this year’s theme of “Let the Good Times Roll,” participants will have ample opportunities to network with colleagues, experience engaging…
Read MoreMembers of Selected Independent Funeral Homes’ Leadership Academy created another memorable Leadership Conference in Centennial, Colorado, on April 29 - May 2. The event kicked off with orientation for the Academy's new 2025-2027 class. The conference continued with a variety of events and activities, including members of the graduating class,…
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By Thomas A. Parmalee Members of Selected Independent Funeral Homes continue to reap the benefits of membership – especially as they relate to participating in communities that contribute to personal and professional growth. One community in particular that is becoming increasingly popular is Selected’s Women in Funeral Service Community, according…
Read MoreSelected Independent Funeral Homes, the world’s leading association of forward-thinking funeral professionals with a shared vision of advancing independent funeral service, announces the election of new Board Officers. Barbara Risher-Welch, owner of Risher Mortuary & Cremation Service in Montebello, California, will serve as President and Christopher Waite, owner of Waite…
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At its 2025 NextGen Seminar, Selected Independent Funeral Homes named Megan Comer of Alhiser-Comer Mortuary in Escondido, Calif. as the NextGen Professional of the Year. The Professional of the Year Award highlights career achievements and community involvement of funeral professionals under the age of 50. Megan didn’t choose funeral service.…
Read MoreMore than 400 members and guests of Selected Independent Funeral Homes gathered at Disney’s Grand Floridian Convention Center and virtually for the 2024 Annual Meeting held Sept. 25–28. The association’s premier event connected leaders from around the world and celebrated “The Magic of Connection.” Magic was in the air as…
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Members of Selected Independent Funeral Homes’ Leadership Academy created another memorable Leadership Conference in Austin, April 23–26. The event kicked off with orientation for the Academy's new 2024–2026 class and continued with a variety of events and activities, including members of the graduating class, Emergency DISCmount, giving their individual Capstone…
Read MoreSelected Independent Funeral Homes' Board Director Appointment Committee has chosen Daniel J. Kochapski of Carmon Community Funeral Homes in Windsor, Connecticut, and Brad Pingel, of Carmichael-Whatley Funeral Directors & Crematory in Pampa, Texas, to serve on the Association's board directors. Kochapski will serve Selected’s Group 1 region. Pingel will serve…
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Selected Independent Funeral Homes, an association of independently owned funeral homes, has announced the election of new board officers. Tom Antram of French Funerals & Cremations in Albuquerque, New Mexico, will serve as president. John Keohane of Keohane Funeral Homes in Quincy, Massachusetts, will serve as board chair. They will…
Read MoreSelected Independent Funeral Homes held its 2024 NextGen Seminar from Jan. 28 to Feb. 1. The event provided educational opportunities, networking and leisure for NextGen members in a resort setting in the Bahamas. The seminar began with the announcement of the 2024 NextGen Professional of the Year Award, which was…
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At its 2024 NextGen Seminar, Selected Independent Funeral Homes named Quinn Haisley-Wheeler of Haisley Funeral & Cremation Service in Fort Pierce, Fla. as the NextGen Professional of the Year. The Professional of the Year Award highlights career achievements and community involvement of funeral professionals under the age of 50. “I…
Read MoreSelected Independent Funeral Homes has announced its 2024 calendar list of upcoming events. 2024 NextGen Seminar – Jan. 28 – Feb. 1 European Group 2024 Spring Meeting – Royal Hotel Carlton, Bologna, Italy – April 4–6 Group 3 Roundtable – Van Orsdel Funeral and Cremation Services, Miami, Florida – May…
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The Selected Independent Funeral Homes Educational Trust has announced the appointment of Stefanie Favia as its executive director, effective immediately. Favia has served as the Senior Director of Development for the Selected Educational Trust since October of 2021 and has guided the organization through a period of positive growth and…
Read MoreWho says you can't go home again? Amy Hunt, who went from being a farm girl to funeral girl, is returning to her roots and leaving Selected Independent Funeral Homes after a trailblazing 20-year career. In a post on LinkedIn, the director of meetings and education of Selected, shared the…
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