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    Although we’ve been conducting funerals for all of human history, the truth behind our modern practices is very much hidden in plain sight. For that reason, there are many misconceptions surrounding the funeral profession. This has led to many controversies over the industry as a whole. In reality, funerals are actually a pretty simple process, especially if you have the right guidance (ie. a trained professional). But, as a funeral professional,  you already know that. Which is why we encourage you to share these 14 facts about funerals with your families to clear up some of the confusion and chaos around dying, funerals and everything in between. Origin stories behind our modern funeral practices 1. The word funeral was first used in the 1300’s. The word ‘funeral’ is believed to have first been used by Geoffrey Chaucer , who is often considered the father of the English language. It appeared in writing in his Middle English work The Knight’s Tale, ...

  A memorial display is an arrangement of photographs and memorabilia of your loved one that is set up for family and friends to view and interact with at the gathering time. It can also serve as a focal point during the service itself. We've seen many beautiful displays over the years and want to share some great ideas. First, it will be important to find the time to gather materials. This can be a time-consuming process, and multiple family members may want to be involved, so coordination will be important. You will also need time to set up your display on the day of services, so plan to arrive early to avoid having to rush. Photos are probably the most crucial element of any display. A large photo can serve as a focal point, drawing the eye. If you only have small photos, consider having a favorite one enlarged to an 8x10 and placed in a frame. This can be done quickly at many drugstores or camera shops. Other photos, whether framed, loose on the table or contained in albums for...

It’s no secret that coronavirus has affected every single person on the planet in some way. And of course, this brings with it an incredible number of challenges. But, the challenge that keeps me up at night is this: How can we, as a profession, provide the same level of support to those who lose a loved one during the COVID-19 pandemic? This really hits me hard. The whole world is already shaken up by fear and anxiety of the unknown as we venture into this uncharted territory together…yet isolation leaves us feeling so alone. If this isn’t enough, imagine adding the crippling grief of loss on top of that… and not being able to call on your support network for a shoulder to cry on or even a hug?! This very thought really got our wheels spinning. So we decided to break down some of the biggest challenges we face in supporting families during the Coronavirus pandemic and some solutions available to you now. Challenge #1: Regulations banning groups from gathering make it nearly imposs...

With all of the strict safety regulations and social distancing, how can we still honor our loved ones properly? This is a question many funeral homes are asking themselves, faced with the challenge of forced innovation. Although the COVID-19 pandemic has its negative traits and unfortunate implications, we like to see the silver lining in all. And that’s why we’re here to share with you the amazing ways funeral homes are innovating and adapting their services in light of COVID-19. Check out these 6 ways funeral homes are innovating and adapting below: 1. Getting creative with the idea of long distance hugs National Funeral Homes recognizes the challenges of being isolated, especially following the death of a love done. Which is why they created the program “ Hugs From Home ”. The program allows friends and family to write a message of condolence for the grieving family, and National Funeral Homes will tie the message to a balloon that hangs in their fun...

“Death” is probably the last word you would expect to find paired with “doula.” And no, this isn’t some sort of spiritual metaphor; it’s an actual job in a young but rapidly growing field. Let me explain. A doula is someone who is trained to help and support a woman during childbirth. Traditionally, the doula or midwife fills the role of a coach who brings wisdom and experience to a family as they bring a new life into the world. When my wife and I had our second child, we had a friend with us who was in training to be a birth doula. Her presence provided much-needed personal help and comfort as someone who was simply there. Of course I was also there, but aside from the birthing classes and the experience of our first child’s birth I didn’t really have much to bring to the table. The nurses were in and out, and the OB-GYN popped in for a few minutes and was there for the birth, but our doula friend was with my wife in a different and much deeper way, providing a combination ...

It’s amazing how many people actually want to talk about death these days. Well, at least in the media. Funeral innovation, death technology, and death cafes, and the death positive movement have been hot topics in the press this year. Just do a Google search for any of those terms and see for yourself. These conversations reflect how rapidly the profession is changing… whether we like it or not. If the rapid change is hard to keep up with, this blog is just for you. We’ve collected 8 articles covering some big topics in 2019 to keep you up to date with all the latest milestones and changes happening in the funeral profession right now.  So without further ado here are the major trends to keep your eyes on, accompanied by the articles that bring them to life: Trend #1: The creation of a new industry called “Death Wellness” Baby boomers have spent a lifetime refusing to live as part of the status quo, why would they be any different when it comes to how they want...