Funeral Director Daily
My how time flies by. It seems like I just posted last month’s most read stories. Anyway, in case you missed some of our top articles here’s what our readers found most interesting over the time period from April 15 to May 15. Another new concept. . Can it catch on. Wilbert, Park Lawn make…
In the last few weeks I have heard and seen a lot about about staffing issues in the death care world. For instance, I recently had a discussion with Ryan Thogmartin of Connecting Directors and he told me that their surveys from owners and managers indicate that staffing, employee issues, and just simply getting enough…
I read this article in the Metropolis (IL) Planet the other day. And, quite frankly, it really resonated with me. Part of the reason is that when I researched Metropolis it seemed much like the community that I grew up in. The article revolves around Metropolis funeral home owner and mortician Emily Farmer Loftus and…
During my mortuary college years I read a book entitled, “Who takes care of the Caretaker“. I don’t remember all of the details of the book because it’s been over 40 years since I read it. However, what I do remember is that it drilled into me loud and clear that “I could not be…
Hillenbrand Industries, parent company of Batesville, reported its 2nd Quarter 2022 (January thru March) last week and with it reported that the Batesville division increased their sales over the same quarter of last year by 6% to $176 million for the quarter. That was done, for the most part, by implementing a “price surcharge”…
Earlier this week I came across this article on how the State of Hawaii is now poised to become the 22nd state of the United States that will legalize alkaline hydrolysis. I’ve said before that even though it has been since 2003 that the first state in the country legalized alkaline hydrolysis — that’s almost…
I’m one that always tries to gather information from whatever source(s) I can when I analyze anything. As we’ve moved through the Covid-19 pandemic that has been a frustrating proposition, because from my point of view, I have seen analysis and decisions all become too political in nature and I have a hard time deciphering…
Editor’s Note: A technical glitch stopped publication this morning. But, here you go with today’s article a few hours late. Sorry. As I write articles in this forum I sometimes have to remind myself that many of my readers are 30 to 40 years younger than I am. That fact, and the experience of playing…
Many of our friends in the support service to funeral professionals offer educational experiences through white papers or webinars that are very valuable. Today I’m just taking the time to get some of the information to you. . . .If you are so inclined get these opportunities for enrichment on your schedule. From Clifton…
A little discussion with the guys at Funeral Nation
Here is Funeral Nation Episode #248 where I join anchors Ryan Thogmartin and Jeff “The Funeral Commander” Harbeson for a short discussion of all things Death Care. In a short 12 minutes Ryan, Jeff, and I cover a variety of topics including the real disconnect between what some consumers think they are getting with certain…
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