Regulations
When I researched and wrote a story about Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg being buried at Arlington National Cemetery little did I know it would lead to a Three-part series with Funeral Director Daily. However, the story triggered some memories in my life on what I knew about Arlington and, in today’s article, how I as…
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We gave a little history on Arlington National Cemetery in yesterday’s edition of Funeral Director Daily. As a follow-up to that I promised a little more today. I had always heard that the eligibility requirements for interment in Arlington National Cemetery were more stringent than in the other Veteran’s National Cemeteries scattered across the country.…
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Late last week when Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s body was being removed from Statutory Hall at the United States Capitol I heard that her body would be interred this week at Arlington National Cemetery. As a person who loves the history, majesty, and ceremony that is Arlington National Cemetery, I wondered a little…
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Today I am going to take one day and depart from my usual news and commentary on the death care profession to tell a little about my position on the Board of Regents at the University of Minnesota – the 12 person public board that governs the University. I do so because as you read…
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It is somewhat unbelievable to me how fast we have moved from Memorial Day to Labor Day, but here we are. Among the American debate, many schools are opening, the election is soon here, and the one constant is that those in the funeral profession continue to give comfort and guidance to those in need.…
Read MoreIn today’s Afternoon Edition we will bring you a myriad of different news from different parts of the death care spectrum. We lead off with an article from the United Kingdom that highlights that country’s largest provider of funeral services and cremations, Dignity PLC. As you may know, the British Competition and Markets Authority (CMA)…
Read MoreI read an article from what appears to be a well educated writer/consumer entitled “A Parting Gift: Navigating the difficult world of funeral costs” the other day. It concerned the death of a 31-year old and the young adults who had to make the death care decisions that were quickly thrust upon them. You can…
Read MoreToday’s afternoon edition tells of a Dayton, Ohio, decision by a judge that overturns a variance needed to operate a crematory. Funeral Director Daily will also give you news of a large funeral home acquisition of six Ohio mortuaries. Finally, we’ve got some other stories and a listing of some of the events for learning…
Read MoreThe National Alliance for Grieving Children (NAGC) named death care industry veteran Jim Price to its Board of Directors last week. Price has over 50 years of experience in the funeral profession and is a 3rd generation funeral director. He currently serves as Senior Vice-President, Industry Relations for Park Lawn Corporation. Jim, earlier in his…
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