Funeral Director Daily

Meet America’s seventh generation funeral firm, NextGen leadership survey

By Funeral Director Daily / August 16, 2021 /

President James Monroe was one of the founding father’s of American history and from 1817 to 1825 he served as the country’s 5th President.  It was during his presidency that David Ross began building coffins in the Shanksville, Pennsylvania, area.  The legacy of that business, the Deaner Funeral Home recently celebrated its 200th year of…

Are you investing in your business

By Funeral Director Daily / August 13, 2021 /

For several years now the stock market has churned out really good results.  If you are a funeral home owner and you have been invested somewhat in the stock market. . . well, good for you. However, have you extended your foundation for the future in the funeral home business by making a little money…

This isn’t your mother’s funeral home

By Funeral Director Daily / August 12, 2021 /

Tonight (August 12), according to this article from MarketWatch, if you happen to be in Manhattan you can stop by the historic Frank E. Campbell Funeral Home, take a seat inside, and enjoy a night of comedy.  The article states that four comedians are ready to “play the room” where services for diplomats, socialites, and…

Assurant closes sale of Global Preneed unit to CUNA Mutual Group

By Funeral Director Daily / August 11, 2021 /

In a follow-up to what Funeral Director Daily reported in March, this press release will inform you that Madison, Wisconsin, based CUNA Mutual Group has closed on its acquisition of Assurant Global Preneed.  The press release states that the purchase price was approximately $1.35 billion. Assurant CEO Alan Colberg said this in the release, “This…

Foundation Partners enters Las Vegas market

By Funeral Director Daily / August 10, 2021 /

It was announced in this press release that Foundation Partners Group, the Orlando, Florida, based funeral home and cemetery consolidator and operator, has acquired Kraft Sussman Funeral & Cremation Services of Las Vegas, Nevada.  The press release notes that this is Foundation Partners Group’s (FPG) first acquisition in Nevada. . . .the state with America’s…

Death notice, obituary, online memorial. . . . .which to use

By Funeral Director Daily / August 10, 2021 /

I recently read an article published online from GoLocalProv.  You can find the article here and it is entitled, “GoLocal now top publisher of obituaries in Rhode Island, 94% of funeral homes partner for “No Cost” obits”.   It made me think of the differences in what I would call death notices, obituaries, and online memorials. …

Matthews records record sales, casket sales drop off

By Funeral Director Daily / August 9, 2021 /

Matthews International reported their 3rd Quarter 2021 sales recently and in doing so reported a record revenue for their 3rd Quarter (April-June) of $428.4 million, which is a 19.2% increase over the same period of 2020.  As you may know, Matthews International has three business segments, one of which is their Memorialization segment. The Memorialization…

Issues with cemeteries

By Funeral Director Daily / August 6, 2021 /

I’m a big proponent of memorialization of our past history.  In the world of death care I take that to mean that I am a proponent of cemeteries with some type of memorial to those whose body or cremated remains lie within.  I’m of the opinion that every human being deserves that respect of being…

Roosevelt Investments. . . our newest sponsor

By Funeral Director Daily / August 5, 2021 /

As we move into August 2021, Funeral Director Daily wants to welcome Roosevelt Investments as our newest sponsor.  Our sponsors help finance our technology, security, and delivery system which allows for readers to receive Funeral Director Daily at no charge. Roosevelt Investments is a full service New York City investment firm whose roots date back…

Affinity programs and the funeral business

By Funeral Director Daily / August 5, 2021 /

Recently a new Casey’s Gas and Convenience store opened near me.  Now, it is not the first Casey’s in our community, but it is very convenient to my home.  So, I purchase gasoline, coffee, donuts, and made to order pizza there more often than any other store in town.  I’m not a easy mark as…