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Trend ReCON will be held June 1-2, 2023, at The W Nashville. Attendees will enjoy a trip to Music City while obtaining expert insights on upcoming shifts in funeral service, one-of-a-kind speakers, the opportunity to connect with other funeral leaders, and exclusive offers available only in person at the event.

Owners of funeral homes and cemeteries often question why their businesses are not performing to the level they expect. They employ consultants to divine solutions, but they often overlook a more direct approach: market research.

A vital aspect of building and maintaining a successful funeral business is cultivating strong connections with your local community. Being present and active in your community builds trust, brand recognition, and gives your business purpose and credibility.

Vandor Corporation has announced that its Funeral Products Division will be centralizing production of its hardwood caskets to their Richmond, Indiana plant.

Reading through “How Did We Get Here? Factors Leading to the Rise of Discount Funeral Homes” by Glenn Gould caused me to reflect on funeral services’ journey from dependable businesses to these times of change.

Most small businesses do not create annual marketing budgets, and frankly, that’s one of the differentiating factors between family-owned funeral businesses and corporate-run funeral homes.

When it comes to green funerals or natural burials, your community may be a lot more open to the idea than you think.

For years, funeral industry professionals and the general public alike have turned to cremation as a “cheap option” when it comes to disposition. However, we are beginning to see an expansion in how the deathcare industry is framing cremation for families.

By Leader Editor Kara Apel Seeing a spike in cremation within your market? You’re not alone. According...

Halcyon, one of the top names in the deathcare management profession, recently tapped First American as its payment processor of record.