Funeral Service Foundation Receives $100,000 gift from the Tom Johnson Memorial Classic Gift will support the Foundation’s Memorial Classic Scholarship for students of mortuary science Brookfield, Wis. – The Funeral Service Foundation announced that it has received a $100,000 contribution from the Tom Johnson Memorial Classic. The Tom Johnson Memorial […] Read More
Homesteaders Life Company Pledges $100,000 in Support of Funeral Service Foundation Homesteaders gift to support area of greatest need for Foundation Brookfield, Wis. – Homesteaders Life Company made a generous $100,000 pledge to support the greatest needs of the Funeral Service Foundation on stage at the 2024 NFDA International Convention […] Read More
NFDA Celebrates Congressional Action to Honor Veterans’ Service and Sacrifice Brookfield, Wis. – Yesterday, the U.S. House of Representatives passed “The Senator Elizabeth Dole 21st Century Veterans Healthcare and Benefits Improvement Act” (H.R. 8371), a comprehensive omnibus package of veterans legislation. Among its many provisions, the legislation includes a vital update […] Read More
The Funeral Service Foundation Announces New Trustees, Raises Record Funds, and Hosts Scholarship Recipients at 2024 NFDA International Convention & Expo Funeral Service Foundation Welcomes New Trustees and Elects Executive Committee for 2024-2025 24th Annual Funeral Service Foundation Golf Classic held at TPC Louisiana On a beautiful October Sunday at […] Read More
Chptr Joins Forces with Foundation Partners Group to Unveil Innovative Video Memorial Service, Bringing Tributes to Funeral Homes, Local Media and Families Across America NEW YORK (Oct 22, 2024) — Chptr, a company dedicated to honoring life stories through thoughtful video memorials, today announced an agreement with Foundation Partners Group that […] Read More
Tribute Technology Launches the Inaugural Tech-Enabled Funeral Home Awards, Recognizing Leaders Transforming Funeral Service Through Technology Celebrating Innovation, Transparency, and Community Impact in Funeral Home Services WAUNAKEE, WI — In an effort to honor groundbreaking innovation and celebrate leadership in the funeral service profession, Tribute Technology proudly announces the inaugural Tech-Enabled […] Read More
Transforming Funeral Service: NFDA 2024 International Convention Inspires Global Community Brookfield, Wis. – The 2024 National Funeral Directors Association (NFDA) International Convention & Expo transformed the landscape for funeral service professionals, bringing together attendees from across the globe for a truly inspiring event from October 20-23 in New Orleans, Louisiana. […] Read More
Thacker Caskets, Inc. Celebrates 85 Years of Excellence in the Funeral Service Industry Monrovia, MD – Thacker Caskets, Inc. is thrilled to commemorate 85 years of dedicated service in the funeral services and supply industry in 2024. Established in 1939 as a modest casket jobber in the heart of Washington, […] Read More
Express Funeral Funding Promotes Adam Setty to Client Operations Manager & Welcomes Rachel Schmelz as Customer Service Manager JEFFERSONVILLE, IN – Release 9/23/24 – Express Funeral Funding (EFF), the the nation’s largest privately held, FASTEST and EASIEST at-need insurance assignment funding company is pleased to announce the promotion of Adam Setty from customer service manager to client operations manager and welcome Rachel Schmelz as customer service manager. Setty, an 18-year EFF veteran brings a wealth of knowledge and years of claims operation experience to this […] Read More
I know a lot of people in funeral service. And, I might make a wager and say that most of those that I know are humble and enjoy helping their community and the world in which we live. Many of those people, when they look in the mirror, see […] Read More
Krause Funeral Homes & Cremation Services Garners Multiple Awards for Funeral Service Excellence Wins Milwaukee 2024 “Best of” and “Community Choice” Awards, National Pursuit of Excellence Award and Qualifies for Milwaukee Business Hall of Fame WINTER PARK, Fla. (September 17, 2024) – Foundation Partners Group today announced that Krause Funeral Homes and Cremation Services has […] Read More
The Funeral Service Foundation Now Accepting Academic Scholarship Applications The Foundation will award up to 27 scholarships ranging from $2,500-$5,000 USD to students of funeral service, including military veterans, this fall Brookfield, Wis. – The Funeral Service Foundation is accepting academic scholarship applications through November 1 at FuneralServiceFoundation.org. Up to […] Read More
Funeral Director Daily operator Tom Anderson had the privilige to be a guest on the podcast “Two Guys and a Question” recently. You can listen to the recent episode where Anderson shares many of his viewpoints, including what he believes is the burgeoning “Cremation After market” potential. Click […] Read More
Tribute Technology and Treasured Memories® Partnering to Elevate Funeral Service WAUNAKEE, WI — Tribute Technology, a leading provider of technology solutions for funeral directors, is proud to announce its partnership with Treasured Memories®, a premier consultancy and benefits provider for independent funeral homes. This collaboration marks a pivotal moment in […] Read More
Friday was March 15 or the “Ides of March”. And, it appears that Friday, March 15, 2024, was a better day for funeral service than Friday, March 15, 44 BC was for Julius Caesar. Funeral service has been hit with a lot of bad publicity lately about […] Read More
