How to Capitalize on the Cremation Spike
By Leader Editor Kara Apel
Seeing a spike in cremation within your market? You’re not
alone.
According...
Brusie Funeral Homes and Cemeteries Acquisition Expands Footprint in Northern California
Foundation Partners Group, a leading provider of innovative funeral and cemetery experiences and products, has announced the acquisition of five properties in Chico, California from the Brusie family.
How Does My Firm Compete with Lower-Priced Competitors?
One of the toughest decisions facing owners of heritage funeral homes is whether to respond to a lower-priced competitor — and how to do so.
Arrangements Are Going Virtual: Here’s Why and What You Need to Know
What are virtual arrangements? Essentially, it’s the skill of making arrangements like you do in person with families — but now online through live video conferencing.
Staying Ahead of the Curve: Interview with Funeral Leader Byron Calhoun
Byron Calhoun’s family has been in the funeral industry for over 65 years, and he knew it was his responsibility — and calling — to continue the family business.
Vandor Centralizes Wood Operations into Richmond, IN Plant
Vandor Corporation has announced that its Funeral Products Division will be centralizing production of its hardwood caskets to their Richmond, Indiana plant.
Foundation Partners Group Adds to California Footprint
Foundation Partners Group, a leading provider of innovative funeral and cemetery experiences and products, has announced the acquisition of Bermudez Family Cremations and Funerals in Monterey, California.
Mass Shooting Outside Funeral Home in Chicago; COVID-19 Continues to Take Its Toll
We start off this edition of Leader Links with some tragic news, following a mass shooting outside a funeral home in the South Side of Chicago.
Passare Announces New and Improved Inventory Management Feature
PRESS RELEASE
ABILENE, TX — Passare, Inc. is proud to announce the release of a new and improved inventory...
NFDA Cancels In-Person International Convention & Expo; Will Hold Its First-Ever Virtual Convention
The National Funeral Directors Association (NFDA) has canceled its in-person 2020 International Convention & Expo, scheduled for October 18 through 21 in New Orleans. NFDA will instead hold its first-ever virtual convention the week of Oct. 18.
