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IFDF Welcomes New Board Members for 2024-2025
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IFDF Welcomes New Board Members for 2024-2025

*Note - This article was first published in the August 2024 edition of Funeral Home & Cemetery News. TALLAHASSEE, FL- The Independent Funeral Directors of Florida (IFOF) elected P. Cameron Naugle Jr by unanimous vote in its general membership meeting, installed two new board members, and... Continue Reading

Date posted08/8/2024


Welton's Wisdom August 9, 2024
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Welton's Wisdom August 9, 2024

Why Faceless Marketing Won’t Work for Funeral Homes Faceless marketing is the latest marketing buzzword, and yes, it’s exactly what it sounds like. The term refers to marketing a business without showing a face behind the brand. While this method might be effective for large... Continue Reading

Postedby Welton Hong
Date posted08/8/2024


Cold Hands Cyber Security Article Part 2
Cold Hands Cyber Security Article Part 2

What is Page Admin? Page Admin (is YOU!) and as complete control over a page, including editing the page, adding apps, creating and deleting posts, and sending messages. They can also manage page roles and role settings, assign different roles to teammates, and create ads. In a nutshell, the... Continue Reading

Postedby Monica Torres
Date posted08/8/2024


World Class Scent and Odor Control Systems and Products for Sale
World Class Scent and Odor Control Systems and Products for Sale

We make and supply world class scent and odor control systems and products to make and keep our client locations smelling great...no malodor ever. Over 6000 funeral clients throughout the USA. Call me... Jonathan A.Steiner561 644 2023 Jonathan@airesscentials.com Continue Reading

Date posted07/31/2024


Cold Hands Cyber Security Article Part 1
Cold Hands Cyber Security Article Part 1

I lost over a month’s worth of income and my online reputation was damaged. My Facebook mortuary business accounts were hacked for 34 days 8 hours and 12 min. It took countless days/hours of work to recover my accounts. I fell into a deep depression after I realized how aggressive the... Continue Reading

Date posted07/31/2024


The Summer 2024 Edition of the Independent Reporter Magazine is now Available
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The Summer 2024 Edition of the Independent Reporter Magazine is now Available

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Date posted07/25/2024


Preneed Essential for Success
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Preneed Essential for Success

By Juhan Mixon, EdD Executive Director Final disposition trends have changed drastically in the last five years. The National Funeral Directors Association (NFDA) reports that cremation rates exceed 50%. The projection is that this rate will continue to increase exponentially over the next ten... Continue Reading

Postedby Juhan Mixon, Ed.D.
Date posted07/25/2024


Welton's Wisdom July 26, 2024
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Welton's Wisdom July 26, 2024

Quick Tips from Deathcare Marketing Guru Welton Hong Drive Attendance to Your Preplanning Lunch and Learn By Welton Hong Promoting a funeral preplanning lunch and learn is all about creating an irresistible offer and making sure it gets in front of the right people. Facebook’s organic... Continue Reading

Postedby Welton Hong
Date posted07/25/2024


IFDF Officially Endorses Steve Spann for NFDA Secretary
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IFDF Officially Endorses Steve Spann for NFDA Secretary

NFDA Officially Endorses Steve Spann for NFDA Secretary Continue Reading

Postedby Ruth Bedell, PhD, QAS
Date posted06/25/2024


NEW EDITIONS AVAILABLE: Get "The Fri-Yay! Report" Here!
NEW EDITIONS AVAILABLE: Get "The Fri-Yay! Report" Here!

NEW EDITIONS AVAILABLE: Get "The Fri-Yay! Report" Here! Continue Reading

Postedby Beatriz Cains
Date posted06/25/2024


2024-2025 IFDF Membership Campaigns: Join or Renew Today!
2024-2025 IFDF Membership Campaigns: Join or Renew Today!

2024-2025 IFDF Membership Campaigns: Join or Renew Today! Continue Reading

Postedby Ruth Bedell, PhD, QAS
Date posted06/19/2024


2024 IFDF Annual Conference: Daily Passes for a Busy Schedule
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2024 IFDF Annual Conference: Daily Passes for a Busy Schedule

2024 IFDF Annual Conference: Daily Passes for a Busy Schedule Continue Reading

Postedby Ruth Bedell, PhD, QAS
Date posted05/26/2024