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By Patricia Hartley There’s plenty of data in Gallup’s 2025 Honesty and Ethics of Professions Ratings results to put a smile on the face of any funeral director. A “net positive” rating and an admirable ranking among the 23 included professions are just the start. And... Continue Reading
Every life deserves to be honored in a way that reflects the individuality of the person being remembered. As more families seek personalized ways to honor and celebrate the lives of loved ones, funeral professionals are embracing Certified Celebrants. To help funeral directors, funeral home... Continue Reading
The International Order of the Golden Rule (OGR) is proud to announce this year’s finalists for OGR’s Professional Service Awards. We congratulate these funeral homes that have exhibited outstanding compassion for the families they serve and a commitment to their community. Nominees... Continue Reading
By Patricia Hartley An investigation stemming from a particularly disturbing consumer complaint filed with the Texas Funeral Service Commission in February has led Harris County authorities to charge a Houston embalmer with felony abuse of a corpse. A March 6, 2025 affidavit prepared by Harris... Continue Reading
The Order of the Golden Rule (OGR), the premier association of independently owned and operated funeral homes, is proud to announce a new partnership with My Grief Angels, a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing free, peer-led grief support resources. This collaboration underscores... Continue Reading
Position Title Funeral Director/Embalmer Business Name Glick Family Funeral Home Address Street Address: 3600 N Federal HwyCity: Boca RatonState / Province: FLPostal / Zip Code: 33431 Position Overview & Application Requirements We are... Continue Reading
By Trisha Murphy Royalty will arrive Saturday when “Queen Victoria” takes her place among the elite motorcade arriving one by one at the Palatka riverfront for the 26th annual Open Car Show-Cruise In. Sponsored by the Azalea Region Antique Automobile Club of America, the event... Continue Reading
What job position(s) are you interested in? Licensed funeral director embalmer What experience or skills do you possess that may aid in your job search? 32 years experience Phone: (850) 5162202 E-mail: tjw32501@yahoo.com Best form of... Continue Reading
By Briana Brownlee A former Jacksonville funeral home director accused of abandoning a mortuary with bodies inside and misusing funds was back in court Thursday after pleading not guilty last year to nine counts of funeral fraud and one charge of organized fraud. Elliott Graham is accused of... Continue Reading
By Coleen Ellis For pet parents, the bond they share with their furry, feathered, or scaled companions transcends mere ownership. These cherished members of the family occupy a central place in the heart and home. When the time comes to say goodbye, finding the right end-of-life provider is a... Continue Reading
By Patricia Hartley Last month, a deathcare company in Australia announced via press release the country’s “First Funeral Price Match Policy” so they can be sure families “Never Overpay Again!” The service, dubbed FuneralSmart, is offered by EziFunerals, an online... Continue Reading
Note: This is the sixth and final installment of a six-part series by Welton Hong, the founder and CEO of Ring Ring Marketing, about using artificial intelligence (AI) in funeral services. Throughout this article series, we’ve explored many ways artificial intelligence (AI) will play a... Continue Reading
