Friday, March 29, 2024

Software to Help Crematory Owners Sleep at Night (And Stay Off the Witness Stand)

As a crematory owner, there are already so many things on your mind — is your equipment working, are your staff following procedures, and most importantly … can families trust you?

How to Capitalize on the Cremation Spike

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

MKJ Marketing Announces 2021 Scheduled Seminars

After a year of restricted travel, it’s about time we take a trip. MKJ Marketing will be conducting our two most popular seminars in February and March of 2021.

CANA Releases New Data on Cremation Growth; Expert Gives Predictions for 2021

As part of its most recent report, the Cremation Association of North America studied data that was collected from 15 states from March to August this year, focusing on the beginning of the pandemic. The data was collected from each state’s vital statistics department.

CANA’s 2021 Cremation Symposium Postponed

In light of the recent resurgence of COVID-19 across the United States and the world, the CANA 2021 Cremation Symposium has been postponed to February 9-11, 2022.

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.

Strange Happenings Afoot: Is Your Firm Prepared for the ‘New Normal’?

Every business has expectations based upon past experience which owners and managers use to develop budgets, plan manpower, and project cash flow — but we have entered a period when all of the norms have evaporated, making every day an adventure and a challenge.

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 COCP™ Celebrates Addition of Alkaline Hydrolysis to Certification

Now the Cremation Association of North America Crematory Operations Certification Program™ (CANA COCP™) provides best practices in Alkaline Hydrolysis (AH), too!

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.