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Legacy.com Donates $100,000 to Funeral Service Foundation
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Legacy.com Donates $100,000 to Funeral Service Foundation

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

Date posted12/12/2024


Selling Funeral Home Goods
Selling Funeral Home Goods

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

Date posted12/9/2024


Return to Nature's Jon and Carrie Hallford in Jail After Both Plead Guilty
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Return to Nature's Jon and Carrie Hallford in Jail After Both Plead Guilty

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

Date posted12/4/2024


Welton's Wisdom - Take Your Time Back: Streamlining Administrative Operations with AI
Welton's Wisdom - Take Your Time Back: Streamlining Administrative Operations with AI

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

Postedby Welton Hong
Date posted12/4/2024


IEI Straight Talk: The Funeral Rule Solution Webinar
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IEI Straight Talk: The Funeral Rule Solution Webinar

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Date posted11/21/2024


Embattled Texas Body Donation Program Is Now In Even More Hot Water
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Embattled Texas Body Donation Program Is Now In Even More Hot Water

By Patricia Hartley A few months ago, NBC News exposed the highly-questionable practices of the Willed Body Program at the University of North Texas (UNT) Health Science Center (HSC) in Fort Worth. The findings detailed in the September report resulted in staff terminations and the permanent... Continue Reading

Date posted11/20/2024


Welton's Wisdom - The Future of Funeral Services is More Personal Than Ever
Welton's Wisdom - The Future of Funeral Services is More Personal Than Ever

Note: This is part two of a six-part series by Welton Hong, the founder and CEO of Ring Ring Marketing, about using artificial intelligence (AI) in funeral services. Personalization isn’t a luxury anymore; it’s practically an expectation in nearly every corner of life. ... Continue Reading

Postedby Welton Hong
Date posted11/14/2024


Learn to Help Children Through Their Trauma
Learn to Help Children Through Their Trauma

Through Pollen, thanatologist and grief expert, Michaelene Dowers, provides the tools caregivers need to help children work through their trauma. Michaelene offers curated collections of childhood bereavement literature that is developmentally appropriate and specific to the situation at hand.... Continue Reading

Date posted11/12/2024


Seeking Remote Funeral Director, Advisor, Consultant, Education Position
Seeking Remote Funeral Director, Advisor, Consultant, Education Position

I am interested in remote work as a funeral director, advisor, consultation, and education. I am a licensed funeral director in seven states and have taught funeral service in multiple colleges. I have experience in online cremation arranging, in person arranging, grief and bereavement support,... Continue Reading

Date posted11/12/2024


Funeral Director Position Available in Orange City
Funeral Director Position Available in Orange City

Baldauff Family Funeral Home & Crematory is hiring a licensed Funeral Director in Orange City. Position Overview & Application Requirements - Must be a Florida licensed Funeral Director able to work full time, including Saturdays. Possibly some embalming. Anticipated Start Date -... Continue Reading

Date posted11/12/2024


Georgia Funeral Home Eviction Uncovers 18 Decomposing Bodies; Owner Charged With Felonies
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Georgia Funeral Home Eviction Uncovers 18 Decomposing Bodies; Owner Charged With Felonies

A Georgia funeral home owner has been arrested on 17 counts of abuse of a dead body after authorities serving an eviction notice found 18 bodies in various states of decomposition. Two deceased pets were also discovered. On Saturday, October 26, members of the Coffee County, Georgia... Continue Reading

Date posted10/31/2024


Part Time Funeral Director & Embalmer in Gainesville
Part Time Funeral Director & Embalmer in Gainesville

Position Title Part Time 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 posted10/25/2024