Legacy.com Exceeds Growth Expectations with 5,000+ Funeral Homes Enrolled In Legacy Pro
Legacy Pro, Legacy.com's newest program to enhance the funeral home search experience by spotlighting trusted local funeral home partners, has just surpassed 5,000 funeral homes enrolled.
FEMA’s COVID-19 Funeral Fund Rises to Over $2.5 Billion
FEMA has provided more than $2.5 billion to over 389,000 individuals and families to assist with COVID-19-related funeral costs for deaths occurring on or after Jan. 20, 2020.
New Organization Aims to Set the Standards for After Loss Logistics Professionals
Families who need help with the tasks, paperwork, and logistics in the weeks and months after a loved one dies sometimes struggle with where to turn. Four women who experienced this struggle personally decided that there was a gap in the market and started their own businesses to meet this need.
A Gift of Healing: Tribute Technology Launches First-of-Its-Kind Online Grief Resource
Tribute Technology, known as an innovative technology leader in the end-of-life industry, is proud to announce Guiding Grief, a new resource for funeral homes, hospice centers, grief counselors, and other caregivers to provide support.
Starmark Expands Ceremonial Rental Casket Product Line
Starmark announces the launch of the Ovation 31” oversize ceremonial rental casket in response to the need for larger options.
Foundation Partners Group Promotes Kent Robertson to Chief Executive Officer
Foundation Partners Group, a leader in innovative funeral and cremation services, announced that effective January 31, 2022 company President & Chief Operating Officer Kent Robertson has been promoted to president and chief executive officer.
FEMA’S COVID-19 Funeral Fund Distributes Over $1.78B to Families
FEMA has provided over $1.78 billion to more than 273,000 people to assist with COVID-19-related funeral costs for deaths occurring on or after Jan. 20, 2020.
FTC Seeks to Improve the American Public’s Access to Funeral Service Prices Online
The Federal Trade Commission is exploring possible steps to strengthen and modernize the Funeral Rule, which requires funeral providers to give in-person visitors price information to make informed decisions.
The Best Cremation Conference is a Click Away
The 2023 National Funeral Directors Association’s (NFDA) Virtual Cremation Success Seminar, taking place February 16 and 17, will arm funeral service professionals with a better understanding of the needs of families that prefer cremation.
Funeral Industry Practices Rule Under Review: CANA Comments During FTC Meeting
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) unanimously voted to retain the Funeral Industry Practices Rule and issue an Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking during a virtual open meeting on Thursday, October 20, 2022.
