Life Forest® Cemetery Presents G.I.S Technology at Green Burial Council’s Annual Conference
Life Forest is the first cemetery to legally offer burial of human and pet composted and cremated remains in a deed-recorded cemetery plot where the bereaved can plant a tree to serve as a memorial marker.
How A TikTok Account About Cleaning Graves Generated Over 1.7 Million Followers
When Caitlin Abrams cleaned a headstone for the first time, she had no idea that her passion project would eventually result in a TikTok account with over 1.7 million followers.
Funeral Directors Nationwide Overwhelmed by COVID-19 Surge
It’s our duty at The Funeral Leader to bring our followers the latest industry news and events. COVID-19 doesn’t seem to be slowing down any time soon, and many professionals in our industry are feeling overwhelmed. Here’s a round-up of recent articles depicting what’s happening across the country.
BRAVE Act Signed into Law Thanks to Hard Work and Support of Funeral Service
After years of support from funeral service, thousands of phone calls and emails from funeral directors, and hundreds of Congressional meetings during the National Funeral Directors Association (NFDA) Advocacy Summit, today President Donald Trump signed the BRAVE Act into law, assuring equitable funeral and burial benefits for veterans.
NFDA-sponsored Docuseries ‘Honor Guard’ Debuts Christmas Day
“Honor Guard” covers the training cycles of the 3rd Infantry's Regimental Orientation Program, the U.S. Army's Caisson Platoon, the U.S. Army's Drill Team, and Delta Company's Full-Honors Casket Platoon.
BRAVE Act Poised to Become Law
The House of Representatives today passed bipartisan legislation that contains the Burial Rights for America’s Veterans’ Efforts (BRAVE) Act.
Leader Links: Navigating a New Normal
With COVID-19 dominating our news cycles, changing our daily routines, and heavily impacting the funeral industry, here’s a look at how different industry leaders across the country are handling the pandemic.
Leader Links: 10 Facts You May Not Know About Congressional Cemetery
Here’s a look at some interesting recent stories about the deathcare industry that are making their rounds.
Leader Links: Center Accused of Mishandling Donated Bodies
There are so many news sources these days that it’s easy to miss out on big or important stories. Here at The Leader, we keep up with all the latest deathcare headlines and put them in one place to make it convenient for you.
Why Do Market Research? Successful Businesses Thrive on Information
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.