FTC Seeks to Improve the American Public’s Access to Funeral Service Prices Online
The Federal Trade Commission is exploring possible steps to strengthen and modernize the Funeral Rule, which requires funeral providers to give in-person visitors price information to make informed decisions.
New Organization Aims to Set the Standards for After Loss Logistics Professionals
Families who need help with the tasks, paperwork, and logistics in the weeks and months after a loved one dies sometimes struggle with where to turn. Four women who experienced this struggle personally decided that there was a gap in the market and started their own businesses to meet this need.
Hillenbrand Selling Batesville to Private Equity Firm
Hillenbrand, Inc. (NYSE: HI) announced today that it has entered into a definitive agreement to sell its Batesville business segment to an affiliate of private equity firm, LongRange Capital, for $761.5 million.
Funeral Industry Practices Rule Under Review: CANA Comments During FTC Meeting
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) unanimously voted to retain the Funeral Industry Practices Rule and issue an Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking during a virtual open meeting on Thursday, October 20, 2022.
Selected’s 2023 NextGen Seminar Offers Education and Connections
Selected Independent Funeral Homes is excited to travel to Grand Cayman for the 2023 NextGen Seminar Jan. 29-Feb. 2 after a three-year delay due to the pandemic.
Foundation Partners Group Accelerates Partnership Growth by 50%, Projects Record 2022
Foundation Partners, the national cremation leader, now operates over 230 locations in 21 states and serves more than 125,000 families annually.
Foundation Partners Group Promotes Kent Robertson to Chief Executive Officer
Foundation Partners Group, a leader in innovative funeral and cremation services, announced that effective January 31, 2022 company President & Chief Operating Officer Kent Robertson has been promoted to president and chief executive officer.
Terrybear Named to Inc. 5000 List of Fastest-Growing Companies
Terrybear Urns & Memorials has been named to Inc. 5000’s 2022 list of the top 5,000 fastest-growing private companies in the U.S.
Legacy.com Appoints Alan Press as CEO
Legacy.com, Inc. is pleased to announce the appointment of Alan Press as its new CEO.
