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By Patricia Hartley A recent memo issued by The White House is inspiring hopeful speculation that the current administration will abolish the recently-updated regulations for shipping cremated remains. However, the cryptic language of the memo has created more questions than answers about a... Continue Reading

Position Title Funeral Director Business Name Maspons Funeral Home Address Street Address: 3500 SW 8th StreetCity: MiamiState / Province: FLPostal / Zip Code: 33135 Position Overview & Application Requirements Full time funeral... Continue Reading

A former Jacksonville funeral home director, who was accused of abandoning a mortuary with bodies inside and misusing funds, was sentenced to five years of probation on Wednesday morning. According to the 4th Circuit State Attorney’s Office, Elliott Graham had two separate cases. In one... Continue Reading

Underscoring its commitment to professional development for funeral serviceprofessionals and students, the Funeral Service Foundation is now accepting applications for CANA’s107 th Annual Cremation Innovation Convention. Thanks to generous donors, the Foundation is honored to offer 5... Continue Reading

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 National Funeral Directors Association (NFDA) is pleased to announce the launch of Digging In, a new live, monthly virtual discussion series designed to foster networking and meaningful conversations among funeral service professionals. The inaugural discussion will take place April 23 from... 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