Thursday, April 25, 2024

Permission to Grieve: Virtual Workshop with Glenda Stansbury

On Tuesday, May 24, at 4 p.m. CT, the Cremation Association of North America (CANA) and Glenda Stansbury offer a workshop webinar to show you what the power of your presence can bring to families.

Speakers Make Headlines at CANA Symposium

The Cremation Association of North America (CANA) welcomed more than 100 cremation innovators and thought leaders to Las Vegas for the return of the Cremation Symposium this February 2022.

Funeral Direction Is a Ministry: My Transition from Priesthood to Funeral Service

As much as one tends to think that we deal with the dead, our biggest impact is on the living. We make a difference, and we need to hear that.

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.

Funeral Homes Across the Country Reaching a Breaking Point

As we head into nearly a year of the COVID-19 pandemic, we’re learning about more surges across the country that are continuing to overwhelm the professionals in our industry. Here’s a roundup of recent industry-related news to keep you up to date.

CANA Offering Peer Support Group Meeting in February

If you for a funeral home, cemetery, or crematory serving the public or supporting those who do—connect with us on Tuesday, February 15, 2022 at 8 p.m. ET.

Remember Together: NFDA Debuts Planning Guide and Toolkit to Help Members Plan COVID Remembrance...

To help funeral homes bring a measure of healing to the communities they serve, the National Funeral Directors Association (NFDA) created Remember Together, a planning guide and toolkit to help funeral homes plan COVID-19 memorial events.

NFDA Leadership Conference: Inspiring Sessions, Leading Experts, Two Ways to Attend

For the first time, NFDA is giving attendees two ways to attend this dynamic event, offering both in-person and virtual conference options.

Legacy.com Again Helps Raise $45,000 to Support Funeral Service

Legacy.com is pleased to announce the successful completion of its annual matching donation campaign with the Funeral Service Foundation. This is the fifth year the company has sponsored a dollar-for-dollar match, driving a total of $225,000 in direct and matched gifts to the Foundation.

Funeral Directors in Some States Still Advocating for Vaccine Access

Although we’re starting to see the light at the end of the COVID-19 tunnel — and many of us have received vaccines — many deathcare professionals are still feeling the strain from the recent spike in deaths. Here are a few industry-related stories to keep you up to date.