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Earlier today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released its final Risk Evaluation of formaldehyde under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA). This evaluation builds on years of analysis and stakeholder input, including significant contributions from NFDA. The findings of the... Continue Reading

Full Name (leave blank to remain anonymous) Francesco Marchetti What job position(s) are you interested in? Funeral Director/Embalmer Internship What experience or skills do you possess that may aid in your job search? I am a student at Miami... Continue Reading

by STEPHANIE DUPREY A north side funeral home could soon serve mourners in a new way: alcohol. 'Evergreen Funeral Cremation and Reception' is set to open next year. They applied for a liquor license and could soon be serving people during services. Owners tell WSYX that this is a unique... Continue Reading

Junk Fees, The Funeral Rule, and Non-Competes As the Biden Administration closes out its last few days, let’s take a moment to review the regulatory activity IFDF and others have engaged in, at the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). This agency is the deathcare profession’s primary... Continue Reading

Note: This is part four of a six-part series by Welton Hong, the founder and CEO of Ring Ring Marketing, about using artificial intelligence (AI) in funeral services. Funeral preplanning has always been about helping families make thoughtful decisions ahead of time, taking the weight off their... Continue Reading

Underscoring their commitment to supporting and advancing the funeral profession, Legacy.com announced its donation of $100,000 to support the Funeral Service Foundation’s mission and amplify their work across the funeral service profession. John Heald, GM Funeral Home Channel at... Continue Reading

The International Order of the Golden Rule (OGR) is proud to share the nomination period for the OGR Professional Service Awards is open from now until January 31, 2025. These awards honor individuals and funeral homes that have displayed exceptional dedication, innovation and commitment to... Continue Reading

By Patricia Hartley From the day Pope Francis was elected to lead the Catholic Church in 2013, it was clear that he’d be doing things a little differently than his predecessors. The night of his election, for instance, he took a bus back to his hotel instead of riding in the official... Continue Reading

Air Esscentials Heaven Scent Casket Spray is now available in Single 24oz bottles, 4, 6, and 12 packs. This product guarantees zero casket malodor for up to 2 days from original application. Available in 4 scents that have proven to work...and provide clean fresh aromas that families will... Continue Reading

By Patricia Hartley As part of a plea agreement, Jon and Carie Hallford, the former owners of Colorado green burial funeral home Return to Nature, pleaded guilty on November 22 in state court to 190 counts of abusing a corpse. If these pleas are accepted by 4th Judicial District Court Judge Eric... Continue Reading

Note: This is part three of a six-part series by Welton Hong, the founder and CEO of Ring Ring Marketing, about using artificial intelligence (AI) in funeral services. Every funeral director knows the balancing act: juggling the operational side of the business while staying fully present for... Continue Reading

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