originally published in American Funeral Director, by Patti Martin Bartsche Widely known today as The Grave Woman, Joél Simone has built a career that spans funeral service, grief care, and cultural competency, using her platform to reimagine how diverse communities are seen, honored, and... Continue Reading
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Florida funeral service operates within a landscape that is both complex and distinct. The size of the state, the diversity of its population, and the volume of services provided each year create circumstances that differ significantly from many other regions of the country. Funeral professionals... Continue Reading
The Civil War created an unprecedented challenge as thousands of soldiers died far from home, and families increasingly sought to have their loved ones returned for burial. The need to preserve and transport the fallen gave rise to widespread embalming and permanently changed how Americans cared... Continue Reading
Contact: Jim Luff E-mail: jim.luff@risewithaurora.com Phone Number: 661-706-7955 Address: 1215 W Rio Salado Pkwy, Ste 107, Tempe, AZ, 85281 Product Description: Credit Card Terminal - All IFDF Members are eligible for a FREE credit card processing terminal. Quantity: 10 Price: $0.00 Continue Reading
Name: Jamyah Charles Position(s) interested in: Funeral Director & Embalmer Internship Experience or skills: 3 years of industry experience. MS Office Suite ( Word and PowerPoint) Detail- Oriented. Able to handle multiple task and deadlines. Additional information: I am a Gupton-Jones... Continue Reading
by Phoebe R. Stubblefield, Ph.D., F-AAFSDirector of the CA Pound Human Identification Lab, University of Florida In May 1921, a young African American man, “Diamond” Dick Rowland, was arrested for allegedly assaulting a white female elevator operator. Thanks to a newspaper article... Continue Reading
Name: Denny Burke-Seivert Position(s) interested in: Funeral Arranger, Funeral Director Assistant, Pre Need Counselor Experience or skills: At Need/Pre Need Arrangements, Transport, Funerals, Visitations, Dressing, Casketing, Cosmetics, Community Outreach, Marketing, Social Media, After... Continue Reading
Full Name: Jalana Miller Position(s) interested in: crematory Operator, administrative assistant Experience or skills: crematory operators license, Notary, experience in EDRS Additional information: I’m currently in college pursuing funeral services at St. Petersburg College Phone:... Continue Reading
Position Title: Funeral Director in Charge Business Name: Chestnut Funeral Home Address: 18 NW 8th Avenue, Gainesville, FL, 2601 Position Overview & Application Requirements: Full-time position for a Funeral Director in Charge for a family-owned business in Gainesville, as soon as possible.... Continue Reading
Position Title: Office Administrator Business Name: SERENITY FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATION Address: 1450 South State Road 7, North Lauderdale, FL, 33068 Position Overview & Application Requirements: Family-owned funeral home seeking a full-time Office Manager with funeral-home administrative... Continue Reading
Name: Katherine Bermudez Position(s) interested in: Autopsy assistant, forensic anthropologist, death investigator Experience or skills: Gained experience as the Quality Assurance Coordinator at the C.A. Pound Human Identification Lab at the University of Florida. Continued on as a... Continue Reading
Name: Evan Barfield Position(s) interested in: Funeral Director + Embalmer Internship Experience or skills: 5+ years of industry experience;Embalming apprentice, staff associate positions. Additional information: Hello, I am a SPC graduate local to Tampa seeking an internship with a funeral... Continue Reading