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Apply Now: OGR Foundation 2027 Awards of Excellence Scholarships
The OGR Foundation is accepting 2027 Awards of Excellence scholarship applications through Dec 31, 2026. Six mortuary science students will win. The post Apply Now: OGR Foundation 2027 Awards of Excellence Scholarships appeared first on Connecting Directors .
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Preneed Momentum Meets Margin Pressure as SCI Closes Q3
Get an insider breakdown of SCI’s Q3 earnings report. Explore volume trends, preneed sales momentum, rising operational costs, and the outlook for 2027. The post Preneed Momentum Meets Margin Pressure as SCI Closes Q3 appeared first on Connecting Directors .
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Fraud, Crafts, and Cuts | 4M #266
CT funeral fraud sentencing, a 10-year Irish crochet club milestone, and Texas police escort policy shifts. Read this week’s top deathcare news. The post Fraud, Crafts, and Cuts | 4M #266 appeared first on Connecting Directors .
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Chptr Expands Funeral Services with Fully Managed Marketing Program
Chptr launches ChptrOne, a managed marketing program for funeral homes featuring TV, digital ads, social media, and unlimited televised obituaries. The post Chptr Expands Funeral Services with Fully Managed Marketing Program appeared first on Connecting Directors .
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Funeral Director Spends Halloween Explaining That Coffins And Caskets Aren’t The Same | FFFW #305
Welcome to the FFFW! Normally “FFFW” stands for “FRIDAY FUNERAL FAST WRAP,” but today it stands for the “Frightning Freaky Fall halloWEEN special.” It mights total sense. That’s right, we’ve reached the fakest holiday of the holiday season, and though it’s not my favorite- it’s…
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Sound Familiar? The Looming Deathcare Workforce Crisis in Ontario
It’s probably no surprise that, as with many other cultural and economic issues, the employment crunch in Canada is similar to what’s going on in the U.S., but also a little different. Recently, Brad Jones, president of the Ontario Funeral Service Association, was interviewed in…
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What Lawyers Look For: Protecting Your Funeral Home from Negligence Claims
As you may know, most of my ideas come from scouring the internet for reporting about funeral homes. It’s why you’ll see things here that you won’t see anywhere else. I feel like it is as important to know what’s being said about the funeral industry in consumer media as it is…
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When You Can’t Compartmentalize: How Taylor Mendoza Helps Victims’ Families
Some things can’t be compartmentalized indefinitely. They have to be dealt with and acted upon if you’re going to be able to keep moving forward. True, creating a positive outlet for a heartbreakingly negative event can be extremely difficult, but letting it simmer can be…
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When the IT Guy Sabotages the Business: Lessons for Funeral Directors
For any modern small business, trusting an outside IT provider is a leap of faith. As with any other professional, many times they’re not just doing something you don’t “want” to do, but providing a service you may not fully understand. Overcoming that mistrust is difficult,…
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Chptr Launches Chptr Studios at NFDA 2026 for Funeral Home Marketing
One day after introducing ChptrOne, Chptr is presenting its marketing model at the 2026 NFDA International Convention & Expo. At Booth #1647, funeral professionals can access Chptr Studios for complimentary 15-minute media sessions spanning TV, podcast, and social content, with…
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Inaugural International Remembering A Life Week to Launch in April 2027
The National Funeral Directors Association, through its consumer education initiative Remembering A Life, has established International Remembering A Life Week. This new annual observance encourages individuals, families, and communities worldwide to honor loved ones who have…
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Tribute Technology Launches AI Event Creation Feature for Funeral Homes
Tribute Technology has announced AI Event Creation, a new feature within Tribute Management Software (TMS) designed to convert saved obituaries into structured case events. When staff members save an obituary, the software scans the text to identify visitations, services, and…
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2026 NFDA Innovation Award: Chptr Takes First Place in Charlotte
Chptr has won the 2026 National Funeral Directors Association (NFDA) Innovation Award for its Chptr Local Media Distribution Network. Sponsored by ASD – Answering Service for Directors, the award was presented on October 26 at the NFDA International Convention & Expo in…
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Landmark Funeral Group Expands into Kentucky and Indiana via New Partnership
Landmark Funeral Group (“Landmark”) has announced a partnership with Funeral Excellence Group, marking Landmark’s initial expansion into Kentucky and Indiana. The agreement adds nine locally owned and operated locations to Landmark’s network—five in Kentucky and four in…