Excess Death and the Future of Deathcare
The results from extensive research on contemporary death rates pre-COVID, the impact of the pandemic, and what this means for the future of deathcare may surprise you.
CANA’s Cremation Symposium Returns
For many people, CANA’s 2020 Cremation Symposium would be the final in-person industry conference they attended for months.
FEMA COVID-19 Funeral Assistance Program Reaches Over $1.2 Billion
FEMA has provided over $1.2 billion to more than 196,000 people to assist with COVID-19-related funeral costs for deaths occurring on or after Jan. 20, 2020.
Leader Links: Funeral Profession Finding New Ways to Reach Consumers
From the “Death Positive” movement in Austin, TX, to the rare access to a funeral for a Brazilian tribe chief, the funeral industry reaches every part of the world, and here’s the roundup of the most recent links to keep you informed.
NFDA Seeks Presenters for 2022 International Convention & Expo
The National Funeral Directors Association (NFDA) asks funeral service professionals interested in presenting an education session during its 2022 International Convention & Expo to submit proposals by December 31.
NFDA Convention: Funeral Directors from Across the Country Reunite in Nashville
While the 2020 NFDA International Convention & Expo took place in a virtual format, 2021 was the time for funeral directors, vendors, and deathcare professionals to gather in person at Nashville’s Music City Center from Oct. 17 to 20.
Randy Anderson Installed as President of the National Funeral Directors Association
Randall P. “Randy” Anderson, CFSP, CCO, of Radney Funeral Home in Alexander City, Alabama, was installed today as 2021-22 president of the National Funeral Directors Association (NFDA).
The National Funeral Directors Association Recognizes Passare with the 2021 NFDA Innovation Award
Today, the National Funeral Directors Association (NFDA) presented Passare with the 2021 NFDA Innovation Award during its International Convention & Expo.
The Art of Maintaining Discipline in All Aspects of Your Firm
Plans look great on paper because they reflect what we know we should do. Execution can be difficult because “working the plan” demands discipline; sometimes the plan requires us to be leaders, and leading can be hard.
Leader Links: How Our Profession is Pivoting During Another Rise in COVID-19 Cases
COVID-19 has hit the funeral profession hard, and the hits keep on coming.
