Tuesday, April 23, 2024

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.

Blog Roundup: Posts Worth Checking Out

One of the best ways to stay up to date with the latest trends in any industry is by reading blogs from different publications....

FEMA Provided Updates to the Media. We Were on the Call, and Here’s What...

Matthew Redding, deputy director for FEMA’s Individual Assistance Division, spoke with multiple news organizations on Wednesday afternoon to share updates on the program.

New Video Library Shares Expert Advice from Industry Leaders

The ICCFA Educational Foundation, led by President Jim Price of Park Lawn Corporation, has released a new video library showcasing knowledge and expertise from more than 30 leaders in the deathcare industry.

COVID-19 Creates More Need for E-Commerce

We originally came to Florida to conduct our Naples seminar, but now we are secluded in our condo overlooking the beach and a hotel pool. The Florida weather is beautiful, but no one is able to fully enjoy it, as confirmed cases of COVID-19 increase every day, causing consumers’ fears and anxieties to heighten as well.
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Finding Success in the Digital World: Interview with Funeral Leader Todd Walton

No matter what size your firm is, marketing matters — especially when it comes to reaching consumers in the digital world.

Media Changes, But the Message Stays the Same

The digital revolution has changed the media but not the objective. Technology has created new opportunities as people and industries find their place in the digital economy. Just like earlier media served specific purposes, so does digital technology; digital media employs “high tech to maintain high touch.”

Arrangements Are Going Virtual: Here’s Why and What You Need to Know

What are virtual arrangements? Essentially, it’s the skill of making arrangements like you do in person with families — but now online through live video conferencing.

How Perceived Value and Cremation Terminology Can Change Your Business

We are beginning to see a much-needed shift in the way our profession thinks about, talks about, and sells cremation services to families.

Grace Holdings, LLC Makes Initial Funeral Home Acquisition

Grace Holdings, LLC, the newest entry into the funeral home, cremation, and cemetery acquisition space, is pleased to announce its first acquisition, Boone Funeral Home and Crematory, in Bossier City, LA.