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Carly Simon and SCI: “Nobody does it Better”

By Funeral Director Daily / February 19, 2024 /

    I’m a James Bond movie fan and in 1977 the 10th movie of the series came out. . . “The Spy Who Loved Me” was the 3rd movie of the series to feature Roger Moore as James Bond and it also featured what became a #2 hit on the Billboard charts feature song…

Funeral company acquires three former SCI firms

By Funeral Director Daily / February 16, 2024 /

    In a press release that we received this week, from the Newbridge Group, we learned that three funeral homes in the state of Maine had been acquired by Family First Funeral Homes & Cremation Care.  The press release also stated, “three funeral homes previously under the ownership of Service Corporation International (SCI) have…

Trends and Value: What do they say for our future?

By Funeral Director Daily / February 15, 2024 /

    Looking forward at different potential scenarios is never easy to do.  A lot of what we think about the future doesn’t come to pass.  But if you fail to look forward and look at potential happenings it is certain that you will never be a leader. . . you will always be a…

Is an Alaskan seminar in your future?

By Funeral Director Daily / February 14, 2024 /

    “Three Days, 12 Credits, and 1 Unforgettable Experience”.   That’s how a unique Death Care seminar is being presented.   It’s not everyday that a Death Care seminar with great speakers is held in Alaska.  As a matter of fact, this is the first one that I can recall.   Here’s some information from…

Here’s another issue that’s bound to grow over time

By Funeral Director Daily / February 14, 2024 /

    American’s attend church less and join churches less than in the past.  Some people believe that is one of many reasons that there seems to be less tradition with funeral services.   Now, according to the website helloprenup.com, among Americans, cohabitating is more common than marriage.  That website states, “According to a Pew…

SCI press release on 4th Quarter 2023 results

By Funeral Director Daily / February 13, 2024 /

  Click here to access the company press release from Service Corporation International (SCI) pertaining to their 2023 4th Quarter financial results and 2023 Full Year Summary.   Funeral Director Daily will publish a complete article on the press release and upcoming Earnings Call in the near future.   Enter your e-mail below to join…

CX: “Customer Experience” — How good is yours?

By Funeral Director Daily / February 13, 2024 /

    “Customer Experience”, or “CX” for short.  It’s an extremely important part of your business operation —  whether you know it or not.   Customer Experience is a subjective thought process of how your clients and others — such as shoppers and people who may simply look to your website for obituaries or to…

Matthews International First Quarter 2024 Earnings Call highlights

By Funeral Director Daily / February 12, 2024 /

  On February 1, 2024, Matthews International reported its 1st Quarter 2024 results.  We reported on that on February 5 with this article.  A day later they had an earnings call with investment advisors and today we bring you some quotes from that call.  You can access the entire transcript of the 1Q 2024 Earnings…

The Super Bowl, Taylor Swift, and funeral home “Influencers”

By Funeral Director Daily / February 9, 2024 /

  It’s Super Bowl Weekend and you are probably going to hear a lot about what is happening in Las Vegas over the course of the next 72 hours.  And, you would have had to be hiding under a rock to not know that superstar entertainer Taylor Swift is bringing her “influence” to the big…

The practice of “Experimental Decedent Model” donations is increasing

By Funeral Director Daily / February 8, 2024 /

    Every funeral director has had that call from a non-profit life donation organization that the recently deceased Mr. Doe will be unable for removal for 24 hours or so while his organs are harvested.  Funeral directors are also keenly aware of of those families or individuals who have been in to the funeral…