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In an effort to highlight the positive work of funeral directors and help tip the scales in the right direction, here is a roundup of funeral professionals who made headlines this month for good reasons.

During this morning’s sunrise, I sat down to give more thought to how this pandemic has created an opportunity to wake up to the power of gratitude. As I inventory my gratitude in this article, I invite you to do the same.

Millions of people turn to Facebook during their most joyous moments – and their most painful. Facebook has added updates to its platform in hopes of offering more support to family members and friends as they grieve the death of a loved one.

An El Paso funeral home sparked an outpouring of love and support from around the world after sharing a photo of a man grieving the loss of his wife, who was killed in the mass shooting earlier this month.

While there could only be one winner, we have truly enjoyed reading stories from the students, teachers, and alumni who have represented their mortuary schools.

The Leader previously interviewed Michigan funeral director Dominick Astorino when he was working to raise $15,000 to travel to Kenya.

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.

During this unprecedentedly difficult time for humanity in general and funeral service in particular, good self-care could not be more important.

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.

As our country copes with thousands of tragic deaths during the pandemic, we want to honor the lives of those we have lost within our profession during the past few weeks.