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Looking for a Licensed Funeral Director
Looking for a Licensed Funeral Director

FUNERAL DIRECTOR WANTED We are a family owned and operated business Looking for a Licensed funeral Director in the Central Florida to help meet with families and work funerals on call schedule would be 1-2 nights a week and every 3rd weekend starting pay is 25.00 per hour based on... Continue Reading

Date posted10/3/2024


Epically Awesome
Epically Awesome

I-Trust: Triumph Everywhere I go Funeral Directors ask about the Association’s pre-need trust. The question goes, “How’s the I-Trust doing?” Here is the good news. In 1994 we started at $0 in trust: by December 31, of 2022 we had grown to $54.8 million. A year later we... Continue Reading

Postedby Juhan Mixon, Ed.D.
Date posted09/12/2024


Hurricane Safety
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Hurricane Safety

The following information is provided in preparation for hurricanes and tropical storms. As often happens with these storms, many Florida counties will be impacted with wind and/or flooding issues. In anticipation of inclement weather resulting from this or future storms, we want to remind... Continue Reading

Date posted09/5/2024


While You Sleep, Your Website Works: The AI Advantage for Funeral Homes
While You Sleep, Your Website Works: The AI Advantage for Funeral Homes

By Welton Hong Even when your funeral home is closed, your website is still open. And it’s often people’s first impression of your business. That’s why I strongly urge funeral homes to frequently audit and optimize their website for conversion—starting with the homepage... Continue Reading

Postedby Welton Hong
Date posted09/5/2024


The last responder
The last responder

By: Bonny Matejowsky On Fridays, D. Williams Mortuary Services is a meeting ground for mourners. Though the air is melancholy, this Friday is a beautiful sunny afternoon at the funeral home. Cars slowly pull into the dirt path just off 13th Street, its neatly gardened exterior a waiting area... Continue Reading

Postedby Daphina Carnegie Williams
Date posted08/29/2024


Crafting Connections: Mastering Email Communication in the Funeral Profession
Crafting Connections: Mastering Email Communication in the Funeral Profession

By Erin Creger: Chief Sales Officer, Envision Strategic Partners Funeral professionals, let’s face it—our email game needs work. While we often excel in-person and over the phone, our emails often miss the mark. With many of our client families in their 40s and 50s (also known as... Continue Reading

Date posted08/22/2024


Cold Hands Cyber Security Article Part 3
Cold Hands Cyber Security Article Part 3

Part 3: The Next Steps By Monica Torres This violation has forever changed the way I do business and has forever changed me and the way I secure my personal assets and business assets online. More and more businesses are being attacked and held for ransom that is often in the millions. Funeral... Continue Reading

Date posted08/15/2024


‘Sick’ scammers try to cash in on late Aventura commissioner’s funeral: ‘Evil people’
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‘Sick’ scammers try to cash in on late Aventura commissioner’s funeral: ‘Evil people’

By Jeff Weinsier There’s outrage brewing in Aventura after scammers targeted the funeral of a respected city commissioner. Local 10 News has learned that as Commissioner Michael Stern was being laid to rest, swindlers were trying to cash in. Aventura police are investigating someone,... Continue Reading

Date posted08/15/2024


What’s with the Dirty Carpet and Stale Donuts?
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What’s with the Dirty Carpet and Stale Donuts?

Written by The Foresight Companies and SoCal Approach Three Things You Can Do Right Now to Future Proof Your Business According to a recent article published by the University of Kansas School of Education & Human Sciences1, the U.S. education system “has been struggling to keep up... Continue Reading

Date posted08/15/2024


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