Afternoon Edition
Great timing and the ability to get a CEU credit for watching and learning about our nation’s Arlington National Cemetery is being offered free of charge tomorrow, Thursday, May 30, by our friends from Wilbert. The CEU one-hour program is titled, “A National Shrine- Arlington National Cemetery”. And, after Monday’s annual wreath-laying by…
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You decided to become a funeral service professional. What were your expectations at the time you made the decision? Tomorrow night, Tuesday, May 21, the Cremation Association of North America (CANA) Peer Support Meeting delves into that question among those that will be attending the virtual sesson. Here’s what CANA says in…
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It’s the 15th of the month and at Funeral Director Daily it is that time where we total up or page views to see which articles have been read the most by our readers. This month the Top 5 contains the largest public funeral company’s financial reports as well as news on…
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Inflation is still high, but consumers are still spending. Bankers tell us interest rates will probably be “higher” for longer. . .and the Death Care business is continuing to talk about mergers and acquisitions. On that last subject it’s not often when we get two of the most knowledgeable in the profession together…
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Every thirty days Funeral Director Daily runs this little section where we recap the Top Read articles of the past 30 days. From my point of view as the author of all of the articles I get a sense of what has been of interest to funeral professionals during that time period. .…
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If you have been a funeral director for any length of time you have had one of those “cases that sticks with us”. You’ve been in that situation where what happened or the family you served, or events you could not control “tested your composure in front of a grieving family”. Licensed…
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Our friends at the Cremation Association of North America (CANA) recently announced that registration is now open for the 2024 educational classes for their “Certified Cremation Specialist” designation. According to CANA, “What sets a CANA-Certified Cremation Specialist apart is the training they receive to ensure everyone is treated with the same level…
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The teaser for this webinar states, “Fifty percent of funeral businesses are expected to change hands as the next generation leaves the business”. A webinar conducted by Johnson Consulting Group’s President and CEO Jake Johnson will take center stage tomorrow, April 4, from 3:00 to 4:30 pm Eastern Time. (2 pm to 3:30…
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It’s only Monday, but you don’t know when you will be caught in your car, or the removal vehicle, for a thirty to forty-five minute drive. Just so you have something worth while and timely so the boss can’t say you are “off the clock” here’s some ideas of podcasts that you might…
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While I was researching this morning’s article on the most recent financial performance of Propel Funeral Partners I was made aware that the people of Seeking Alpha had written some opinion pieces on North American Death Care companies within the past month. Without any opinion or other action I present them to the…
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