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Cheryl Lankford of DeLand, FL, Robin Giddons Shepard of Jacksonville, FL, and Tom Ralph of Plantation, along with a few others, were your representatives for the Florida Senate and Representatives. We met with the aids of Sen. Ashley Moody, Sen. Rick Scott, Rep. Maxwell Frost, and Rep John... Continue Reading
By Patricia Hartley Deathcare professionals are keenly aware of how much an individual’s corporeal form can contribute to society after death. From organ donations that save countless lives to allowing remains to be studied for medical research, the human body continues to give back long... Continue Reading
By Kayla Lewis The Forest Meadows Funeral Home in a populated part of northwest Gainesville is no longer allowed to operate their crematory unit, according to documents obtained by TV20. Florida Department of Environmental Protection staff sent an eight-page Consent Order to staff members at... Continue Reading
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
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
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
