Thursday, May 9, 2024

The Art of Maintaining Discipline in All Aspects of Your Firm

Plans look great on paper because they reflect what we know we should do. Execution can be difficult because “working the plan” demands discipline; sometimes the plan requires us to be leaders, and leading can be hard.

Veterans Working to Return Remains of America’s Heroes to Families

According to their website, Vietnam Veterans of America Jersey Shore Area Chapter 12 has been able to locate over 70 veterans and their spouses.

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.

Program Announced for CANA’s 103rd In-Person Cremation Innovation Convention

You can always count on the CANA Convention for fun, networking, and content centered around cremation.

Leader Links: Are Families Returning After Postponing Services?

As we seemingly begin to emerge from the pandemic, some funeral directors are continuing to see cremation spikes, while others aren’t seeing families return for scheduled postponed services. Here’s a roundup of the latest articles focusing on our industry.

SOUND OFF: What Do Today’s Consumers Expect?

At MKJ Marketing’s recent Mastermind event in Nashville, I spoke with three leaders in our industry about the trends they’re seeing in their markets. Here’s what they had to say.

Green Burial Council Certifies Artisan Vista Product Line

Starmark’s Basic Cremation Container Line Receives Environmental Recognition PRESS RELEASE RICHMOND, IN — Starmark, a...

How to Improve Your Trust with Cremation Families

With the COVID-19 crisis causing waves of fear and uncertainty to sweep across our nation, families need to be able to trust you more now than ever before.

2023 In-Person Trainings in Crematory Operations Announced

For almost 40 years, the Cremation Association of North America (CANA) has provided the gold standard for Crematory Operations Certification in the industry.

Leader Links: The Funeral Industry Embraces Tech, Diversity, and Unconventional Death Practices

This week’s edition of Leader Links features articles about end-of-life technology services, notable Black funeral directors, and unconventional death practices, to name a few.