11 Aspects of Funeral Directing That Are Spookier Than Haunted Tales
Happy Halloween, funeral pro! This Halloween, we wanted to keep things light. Since, you know, the past 2 years have been probably the most intense of our lives. So, this Halloween, instead of telling...
View Article3 Epic Marketing Tips Your Funeral Home Can Learn From Black Friday
I know what you must be thinking. “Oh no, a blog about funeral marketing that’s compared to Black Friday. Seriously, what kind of decency does this writer have!?” Before you sink too deep into the...
View Article4 Lessons On Grace Learned From My Grandmother’s Life… And Death
My grandmother was definitely not a saint. She cursed often, told dirty jokes to your children, watched Jerry Springer with me often as a young child, and there was a longtime running rumor of her...
View Article6 Easy Practices To Be With And Heal Your Grief
Grief is a non-negotiable part of life. What you love, you will lose It is a reality that we must grapple with. Yet, as you may have noticed by the way you may have felt reading these first couple...
View Article6 Tragic Love Stories For The Hopeless Romantic This Valentine’s Day
Where there is love, there is often loss. And if there is anything funeral professionals know like the back of their hand, its loss. Particularly tragedy. Since everyone else is talking about love this...
View ArticleLessons on Death, Life & Everything Between with Thich That Hanh
If you find yourself here, you’re likely someone who has spent a great deal of time contemplating your own mortality. Or, perhaps you came here because you’d like to get more intimate with your...
View ArticleLet’s Talk About These 14 Fears Around Death
Let’s just all say it together and get it out of the way… The idea of death is scary for most, if not all of us. It’s the greatest mystery of all in this life. Which is why we’re scared of it. But the...
View Article13 (More) Memorable Last Words Of All Time
The last moments of someone’s life are some of the most sacred, memorable, sometimes terrifying and also sometimes exquisite moments. We have heard tales of all kinds: people seeing spiritual and...
View ArticleA Peek Inside The Heart of A Hard Working Funeral Director
So, you think you know what funeral directors are about? Maybe you think you know that… They wear black everyday. They deal with crying families everyday. They try to sell you coffins and urns that are...
View Article5 Important Questions To Ask Before Making Any Major Business Decision At...
Making decisions isn’t always easy, especially when it comes to major business decisions for your funeral home. I look around and see many businesses that are leading the way making decisions based on...
View Article7 Mindfulness Practices For Your Funeral Business
Mindfulness is a hot topic just about everywhere you look these days. And if you’re anything like me, who can usually let stress take over my days at times, mindfulness is a great tool to incorporate...
View Article6 Ways To Celebrate The Mothers In Our Lives This Mother’s Day
“Mother is the name for God in the lips and hearts of little children.” —William Makepeace Thackeray Today is a day that we take in North America to celebrate our mothers. And as we reflect on our...
View Article7 Unique Sympathy Gift Ideas For The Modern Griever (That Aren’t Flowers)
Gone are the days of impersonalized sympathy gifts that have zero meaning for the person or family who’s grieving. In the past, we could just send a card to someone and call it good. Now, grief is...
View Article3 Unexpected Opportunities For Creating Personalization In Funeral Service
When it comes to personalizing funerals, images, tribute videos, bookmarks, or maybe a balloon release might come to mind. However, the truth is that there are many ways to personalize a funeral that...
View Article6 Death & Funeral Industry Books To Sharpen Your Skill Set This Summer
So you want to up your game in your funeral business, but not sure how? We’ve got you covered. We’ve collected some of our favorite books on communication, holding space, emotional intelligence, loss,...
View Article14 Lessons on Grief & Loss From Our Readers
Lesson #1: “Grief is one of the purest forms of love.” – Gabor S. Some people say that the level to which we love is the level to which we grieve. The more we love, the more at risk we are to dive deep...
View Article15 Facts About The Pet Loss Industry You Need To Know In 2022
Pet loss is an industry that deserves all deathcare workers’ attention. Why? You might ask. Not only is it an opportunity for creating another stream of revenue for your funeral business, but there’s...
View Article21 Conversation Starters To Support A Grieving Friend
Grief is a complex topic. It’s one we’re just honestly beginning to understand in our modern society. And the more we learn about and understand grief, the better we are able to support those who are...
View ArticleThis 4th Of July, Let’s Talk About Liberating The Funeral Profession
On the 4th of July we celebrate independence, freedom and liberation. This holiday is often accompanied by ribs and beers, fireworks and family gatherings. It’s not very often we think about what it...
View ArticleService Mistakes To Avoid With Your Client Families
It’s time to make a bold statement: Customer service is the #1 most important aspect of any business. And the funeral profession is no exception. We see customer service as an art. Something that...
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