5 Ways to Stop Obsessing That Someone Might Die
Editor’s note: Navigating through these unprecedented times has been hard for everyone. Death seems to be everywhere we look these days, making...
NFDA Officers Elected by Acclamation
The National Funeral Directors Association (NFDA) is pleased to announce the individuals who have been elected by acclamation to serve as officers on the 2020-21 Board of Directors.
Solving One Company’s Black Box Problem with Hydroponic Gardening
Parting Stone has been left with over 1,500 temporary cremation containers no longer needed by families. Enter a surprising solution to the company’s black box problem: hydroponic gardening.
Mass Shooting Outside Funeral Home in Chicago; COVID-19 Continues to Take Its Toll
We start off this edition of Leader Links with some tragic news, following a mass shooting outside a funeral home in the South Side of Chicago.
Leader Links: Arlington National Cemetery Reopens to Public
By Leader Contributor Jessie Rigney
Right now, our circumstances are changing almost daily
due to COVID-19. Some businesses and places...
Leader Links: How We’re All Coping
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.
Announcing the Winner of Our ‘Leaders During COVID’ Contest
As part of our “Leaders During COVID” contest, we requested all of you to share details about the professionals who have been going above and beyond during this time.
No, A Funeral Home Did Not Advise Against Vaccinations
Photos of what appears to be a funeral home truck encouraging people not to get vaccinated have taken the internet and social media by storm.
AL Funeral Home Operator Accused of Running Illegal Cemetery
Cedrick McMillian, a convicted sex offender, is accused of mishandling bodies and running an illegal cemetery.
Leader Links: How Our Industry is Handling COVID-19
As we continue to push through the summer months, it appears the pandemic isn’t going away anytime soon. Here’s a look at how leaders across the industry are reacting to the latest developments within our industry, including funeral directors, cemeterians, and government agencies.
