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Maryland Governor Orders Review of Funeral Board After Crematory Controversy
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Maryland Governor Orders Review of Funeral Board After Crematory Controversy

By Patricia Hartley Governor Wes Moore is not playing around when it comes to deathcare in Maryland. Just weeks after Heaven Bound Cremation Services was shut down in the interest of public safety after eight years of issues, Moore has forced the resignation of three members of the Maryland... Continue Reading

Date posted02/20/2025


Arkansas victims of mortuary theft scheme inspire push for law banning sale of human remains
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Arkansas victims of mortuary theft scheme inspire push for law banning sale of human remains

By Andrew Demillo A year had passed since Doneysha Smith suffered a stillbirth and the memories of her loss lingered in 2023. The cremated remains of her child were kept in a tiny urn in her house and on a necklace she wore, and a memorial service had marked her family's loss with mourners... Continue Reading

Date posted02/20/2025


Licensed Funeral Director & Embalmer Position Available in Gainesville
Licensed Funeral Director & Embalmer Position Available in Gainesville

Position Title Licensed Funeral Director & Embalmer Business Name Milam Funeral Home, Inc. Address Street Address: 311 S. Main StreetCity: GainesvilleState / Province: FLPostal / Zip Code: 32601 Position Overview & Application... Continue Reading

Date posted02/13/2025


Funeral Director or Concurrent Internship Position Available in Plant City
Funeral Director or Concurrent Internship Position Available in Plant City

Position Title Funeral Director or Concurrent internship Business Name Haught Funeral Home Address Street Address: 708 W Dr. M.L. King Jr BlvdCity: Plant CityState / Province: FLPostal / Zip Code: 33563 Position Overview & Application... Continue Reading

Date posted01/30/2025


FTC Regulation Banning Fake Reviews Takes Effect
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FTC Regulation Banning Fake Reviews Takes Effect

Note: This article has been republished with permission from Rick Gershman, writer, Vice President, Ring Ring Marketing. This article first appeared in Southern Funeral Director Magazine, and at www.funeralvision.com. On Oct. 21, as many funeral directors were attending the NFDA Annual... Continue Reading

Date posted01/30/2025


Welton's Wisdom - Safeguarding Sensitive Client Information with AI
Welton's Wisdom - Safeguarding Sensitive Client Information with AI

Part 5: Safeguarding Sensitive Client Information with AI By Welton Hong Note: This is part five of a six-part series by Welton Hong, the founder and CEO of Ring Ring Marketing, about using artificial intelligence (AI) in funeral services. Let’s face it, our technology is listening to... Continue Reading

Postedby Welton Hong
Date posted01/30/2025


Seeking Funeral Home Manager/Director/Embalmer Position
Seeking Funeral Home Manager/Director/Embalmer Position

Full Name (leave blank to remain anonymous) JOHN O'DACRE What job position(s) are you interested in? Funeral Director in Charge (FDIC)Funeral Home ManagerLicensed Funeral Director & Embalmer What experience or skills do you possess that may aid in your job... Continue Reading

Date posted01/23/2025


Managing Funeral Director for Florida’s Only Water Cremation Facility
Managing Funeral Director for Florida’s Only Water Cremation Facility

Position Title Managing Funeral Director for Florida’s Only Water Cremation Facility Business Name Gentle Water Cremation Address Street Address: 1112 48th StreetStreet Address Line 2: Unit 2City: West Palm BeachState / Province: FLPostal / Zip Code:... Continue Reading

Date posted01/23/2025


Intern Funeral Director and Embalmer, concurrent internship
Intern Funeral Director and Embalmer, concurrent internship

Full Name (leave blank to remain anonymous) Faith Donahue What job position(s) are you interested in? Intern Funeral Director and Embalmer, concurrent internship What experience or skills do you possess that may aid in your job search? I am a licensed... Continue Reading

Date posted01/23/2025


The Spring 2025 Edition of the Independent Reporter Magazine is Now Available
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The Spring 2025 Edition of the Independent Reporter Magazine is Now Available

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Date posted01/16/2025


Seeking Funeral Home Manager, Director, Embalmer Position
Seeking Funeral Home Manager, Director, Embalmer Position

What job position(s) are you interested in? Funeral Home ManagerFuneral DirectorEmbalmer What experience or skills do you possess that may aid in your job search? I have been a licensed FD/E for 13 years, working in both family and corp firms ranging from 130... Continue Reading

Date posted01/16/2025


Beneficial Ownership Information Update
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Beneficial Ownership Information Update

As business owners, many of you are familiar with or have at least been made aware of a new federal law which requires business owners to submit a Beneficial Ownership Information (“BOI”) report with the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (“FinCEN”), a bureau within the... Continue Reading

Postedby Luke Grabowski
Date posted01/9/2025