To Sell Pre-Need, Personal Stories Matter
It's not enough to say that prepaying for funeral services will give your family peace of mind – consumers need to hear stories about how this decision was game-changing for families like their own.
What is Death Positive Media? (And How You Can Tap Into It)
The grief experience is often a private one, but it seems as if the media is turning a corner against the previously held notion that death and dying are “taboo” topics.
Fur-ever Friends: Pet Loss Tips Every Firm Can Use
When a pet dies, it can feel similar to losing a family member. As families grapple with the loss of their beloved pet, they also are unsure how to move forward, wondering what, if anything, they should do to honor their pet’s life.
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...
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.
Contributor Shares Insights on Funerals in the UK during COVID-19
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to spread across the world, we heard from a funeral director in the United Kingdom about how the virus is changing services there, along with his thoughts on the role of those in the funeral profession.
Reflections of a 9/11 Widow: I Feel a Peacefulness Now
We’re still healing. Central to our healing from traumatic events is continuing to talk about them openly and support one another.
National Alliance for Grieving Children Announces New Board Members
Following a nationwide request for nominations from child bereavement field professionals and an election by the membership of the organization, the National Alliance for Grieving Children (NAGC) announced that its membership and Board of Directors has elected Catherine Alicia Georges and Jim Price as members of the Board of Directors for the National Alliance for Grieving Children.
Free Webinar: The Powerful New Grief Resource Every Family Needs
Marilyn Jones Gould will be leading a free webinar hosted by Tribute Technology available to all deathcare professionals on Wednesday, Feb. 8, at 1 p.m. ET.
Acknowledging The Potential for Holiday Blues: Practical Tips to Survive and Thrive
By Leader Contributor Alan D. Wolfelt, Ph.D.
As we head into the holiday season of 2021, we are faced...
