AFMAO Mortuary Specialists Honor America’s Fallen Heroes
America's fallen heroes are taken into the care of Air Force Mortuary Affairs Operations, known as AFMAO, at Dover Air Force Base.
CANA Offers Virtual Connection with Colleagues and Glenda Stansbury
Funeral Professionals Peer Support (FPPS) and the Cremation Association of North America (CANA) welcomes Glenda Stansbury as facilitator of the October peer support meeting.
10 Ideas Funeral Directors Can Share with Families During COVID-19
More than anyone, those in funeral care understand how beneficial it is to pay tribute when a friend or family member dies. That’s why it’s important to have ideas on hand for families so they can begin the grieving process when normal rituals aren’t possible.
What Are Death Doulas?
With millennials becoming more involved in funeral planning and shaping the current trends for end-of-life care, there has been an influx of new services, along with a different approach to the idea of death.
Modern Ideas for Aftercare
When my brother-in-law passed away two years ago, so many people wanted to help us, but we didn’t know where to start or what we needed. Our funeral director proved to be invaluable because he gave us ideas about what to ask for during the process.
Exploring the Natural Complications of the ‘WHYs’ of Funerals During the Coronavirus Pandemic
By Leader Contributor Alan D. Wolfelt, Ph.D.
I often say that when words are inadequate, have a ceremony. However,...
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.
Prolonged Grief Disorder Added to the DSM-5: Here’s What You Need to Know
As of March 2022, the revised edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5) features the notable (and somewhat controversial) inclusion of what the medical community has termed prolonged grief disorder (PGD).
Life Forest’s® Little Free Library® Educates Children About Death
PRESS RELEASE
HILLSBOROUGH, NH — Life Forest cemetery is proud to announce that they have become an official...
Win Over Pet Lovers and Build Your Brand
Throughout the year, there are countless opportunities to appeal to pet lovers and to facilitate a function designed just for them. Plan ahead for these occasions, which will certainly result in a return on investment and also help get your firm’s name out in the community.
