News for the profession

September 23, 2025/Afternoon Edition/

Funeral Director Daily distinguishes itself by being the Death Care “business daily” written by a life-long funeral home professional. The goal is to bring news and thoughts that today’s Death Care professionals can use to move their current businesses forward. That is accomplished by publishing thought provoking, original content on one subject per day.

However, there is also a necessary reason for letting those business leaders know what else is happening in the profession. Funeral Director Daily has reached the point where almost all those who touch on the Death Care professsion supply us with information about their companies quite regularly.

We’ve decided, at least for a test period, that we will use one afternoon edition periodically to bring you some of that news. It will be in simple one or two sentence formats with links available, when available, if you want to inquire further on a subject. Today is our first day of trying this endeavor which we hope will allow you to keep even more up-to-date with the profession.

Foundation Partners Group names Leviathan Winn as Chief Financial Officer. For more information click here.

Tukios is excited to share that it is releasing a new “Gift Snap Feature” – a much-requested feature designed to help funeral homes beautifully showcase tokens of love shared in memory of their loved ones.

Previously, gifts were only displayed on an obituary page only if they were purchased through a funeral home’s website. With Gift Snap, your staff can now add images and messages for any gift – whether purchased online, delivered locally, or handmade – making it easy to include every gesture of support for your families.

To learn more about the “Gift Snap Feature” and Tukios in general click here.

Security National Financial Corporation (NASDAQ: SNFCA), the parent company of Security National Life Insurance Company, will ring the opening bell of the NASDAQ Stock Market at 9:15 AM ET on Wednesday, September 24^th(tomorrow), in New York City. Founded in 1965, Security National Financial Corporation has grown from its roots in Salt Lake City into a national leader in life insurance, funeral services, and mortgage lending. Over the decades, the company has stayed true to its founding mission: providing families with financial security, dignity, and peace of mind during life’s most important moments.

To learn more about Security National Financial Corporation click here.

To learn more about Security National Life Insurance Company click here.

From Funeral Women Lead — Learn about their upcoming Women’s Leadership Academay

The Women’s Leadership Academy is a personalized, intimate experience designed to grow women’s leadership abilities. Through our customized curriculum, group gatherings, discussions and one-to-one coaching, we address the unique needs and challenges of you – a woman in the death care and funeral profession. The aim of this academy is empower women to become successful future leaders, managers and owners.

To Learn more about the Women’s Leadership Academy click here.

Starmark Funeral Products is pleased to announce a new partnership with Spencer, a global leader in casket handling equipment and body removal systems.

Spencer’s top-quality equipment is now available through Starmark, providing funeral professionals with access to Spencer’s industry-leading solutions alongside Starmark’s Guaranteed Best Pricing, Apples to Apples, Every Time products.

To learn more about Starmark Funeral Products click here.

To learn more about Spencer’s products available through Starmark click here.

Continuing Education — As you look to secure your Continuing Education requirements for calendar year 2025 there are at least two organizations who can help you do so online.