It’s not your father’s Death Care world anymore. Because if you are currently involved in the Death Care business it seems like everyday something new happens that we haven’t thought about before. . . . and hadn’t happened in the past. Recently this story broke about what happened on South Korea’s Jeju Island. …
According to this February article from Sharecafe of Australia, public funeral home consolidator and operator Propel Funeral Partners recently has executed agreements on the purchase of two historical funeral homes in New Zealand. According to the article it brings the company’s operations up to 198 facilities which includes 38 cremation facilities and 9 cemeteries.…
Yesterday Funeral Director Daily published an article on “Getting heard in the Information Age“. That article dealt with the idea that in a new world of Death Care consumers taking different actions on marketing might be a wise thing to think about. Today, I’m skiing down the “other side of the mountain” and featuring an…
It’s already the 3rd Tuesday of the month and with that date comes another Cremation Association of North America (CANA) supported Peer Support meeting for those involved in the Death Care profession/industry. Here’s what CANA says about this month’s meeting that takes place tonight: By acknowledging your challenges, you honor your own well-being…
I received a broadcasted mass e-mail last Thursday inviting me to tune into the newest podcast for our profession. This one was titled “The Graveyard Shift” and was promoted by Passare. It is probably good and informative, but I’ve also been invited to listen to a podcast that originates from Great Britain with…
BUSINESS
“The Other Side of the Mountain”
Yesterday Funeral Director Daily published an article on “Getting heard in the Information Age“. That article dealt with the idea that in a new world of Death Care consumers taking different actions on marketing might…
Getting your message heard in the “Information Age”
I received a broadcasted mass e-mail last Thursday inviting me to tune into the newest podcast for our profession. This one was titled “The Graveyard Shift” and was promoted by Passare. It is…
It’s like receiving that transfer case a day late. . . .
When I served my community as a funeral director I had a couple of expressions that I absolutely lived by: “Underpromise and overdeliver” “Have a low ego and high output” I…
FINANCE
Propel Funeral Partners picks up two locations at 2x Revenue
According to this February article from Sharecafe of Australia, public funeral home consolidator and operator Propel Funeral Partners recently has executed agreements on the purchase of two historical funeral homes in New Zealand. According…
Milestone Funeral Partners hires M&A expert
I like to stay in the know about all of the National and Regional funeral home and cemetery acquisition and operating companies. Sometimes though I’m surprised by the growth of these companies over time if…
New Advisory Group formed at Foundation Partners
New Foundation Partners Group CEO John Smith didn’t waste any time in forming a group of former owners to learn more about the Death Care business. Smith, with lots of management experience but…
REGULATIONS
Cremated remains Priceless? These were ransomed for $2 million
It’s not your father’s Death Care world anymore. Because if you are currently involved in the Death Care business it seems like everyday something new happens that we haven’t thought about before. . .…
Will DOGE eventually affect your revenue?
It probably does not matter which side of the political spectrum that you straddle in anticipating that what is happening with the new Department of Government Efficienty (DOGE) will change some things as…
Funeral homes receive rare “Letters of Assurance” from public authorities
Every day I search out articles about Death Care services to provide me with information on topics of interest in our profession/industry. One of the things that has been extremely disappointing to this…
CEMETERY
Cremated remains Priceless? These were ransomed for $2 million
It’s not your father’s Death Care world anymore. Because if you are currently involved in the Death Care business it seems like everyday something new happens that we haven’t thought about before. . .…
Location, economics of clientele can lead to cemetery success/failure
A couple of recent articles that I read give an indication of how the financial success of cemeteries can vary based on location and/or the clientele that may be using the cemetery. …
County sets inspections to make sure cemetery monuments are safe
If you have been a funeral director for any length of time you have found yourself in a cemetery on a beautiful summer day when after the formal committal service the family remains…
CREMATION
Cremated remains Priceless? These were ransomed for $2 million
It’s not your father’s Death Care world anymore. Because if you are currently involved in the Death Care business it seems like everyday something new happens that we haven’t thought about before. . .…
Location, economics of clientele can lead to cemetery success/failure
A couple of recent articles that I read give an indication of how the financial success of cemeteries can vary based on location and/or the clientele that may be using the cemetery. …
Should Disney be in the “Memorialization” business?
Over the last couple of decades there arises every once in a while the idea that the Walt Disney Company should get into some of the businesses that funeral home operators and cemetery…
PRENEED
Authorities “claw back” about 10% of defunct preneed losses
Funeral Director Daily recently learned that holders of pre-need funeral plans from Safe Hands Plans, Ltd. will initially receive about 10% of their investment back as authorities have “clawed back” funds from resources…
Does “Loneliness” affect funeral services, revenue?
Prior to Christmas this past month I listened to my pastor preach on “Loneliness”, and loneliness specifically as it relates to the Holiday Season. You see, she pointed out, that while many of us…
Funeral Directors Life adds 48th state of operation
Earlier this week we learned that Funeral Directors Life (FDL), based in Abilene, Texas, was approved to sell preneed insurance in the state of Virginia. As you can read from this press release,…
PRODUCTS
Getting your message heard in the “Information Age”
I received a broadcasted mass e-mail last Thursday inviting me to tune into the newest podcast for our profession. This one was titled “The Graveyard Shift” and was promoted by Passare. It is…
The “Loop Living Cocoon” finds partners, acceptance
New products come to market all the time. The issues for companies with new products include how to make potential consumers aware of them and how to distribute the product to those consumers. …
Batesville wins patent infringement case
Earlier this week Funeral Director Daily learned from this press release from Batesville that “the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Indiana awarded summary judgment in favor of Batesville Casket Company,…
