Understanding the Celebrant Role in Modern Funerals
Leave a Comment / Education, Funeral Services, Relevancy / By Larry Stuart Jr
Unlike traditional religious leaders, funeral celebrants focus on creating personalized and meaningful services that can be secular, spiritual, or a blend of both, depending on the family’s wishes.
DEI—What is it Really?
Leave a Comment / Human Resources, Liability, Relevancy / By Larry Stuart Jr
Incorporating DEI principles isn’t just a moral imperative; it’s a strategic advantage. Organizations that prioritize DEI tend to perform better, attract top talent, and resonate more with diverse customer bases. Ultimately, DEI is about creating a culture where everyone can thrive—because when we embrace our differences and work towards equitable outcomes, we all stand to benefit.
For the Embalmer—Elements of the R.A. Thought Process
2 Comments / Embalming, Funeral Services / By Jennifer D. Lares
Please be aware that while I will speak lightly on technical elements, I want to discuss the
thoughts and mental process you may find yourself experiencing when undertaking a case
requiring facial restoration.
Seasons of Change and the Insights of Others
Leave a Comment / Funeral Services, Marketing, Relevancy / By Brian Waters
Each of us sees the world based on our past experiences and when confronted with change without seeking the insight of another we look at the world through a fog of our own limited perception. We need others!
The Foolish Nature of Formaldehyde
Leave a Comment / Education, Embalming, Funeral Services / By Ben Schmidt
Formaldehyde, like all other chemicals, is not smart. It is as clueless as a goldfish in a library. It will keep crosslinking with proteins until it’s all gone, whether it’s in a deceased human or somewhere else. So, when I am discussing the merits of different arterial fluids with people, I rarely talk about formaldehyde and instead I talk about other components that help it find direction.
Funeral Service Training and Development—Who Should Foot the Bill?
1 Comment / Education, Funeral Services / By Jennifer D. Lares
The world of funeral services is evolving at an ever increasing pace. We’re seeing all sorts of new options for laying loved ones to rest, thanks to advancements in medicine and changes in society’s preferences. And let’s not forget the impact of technology, which is revolutionizing how we operate and connect with others. With all these changes (and probably more on the horizon), it’s vital to stay informed. But here’s the million-dollar question: Who’s picking up the tab?
Why Don’t You Just Google It?
Leave a Comment / Cremation, Embalming, Funeral Services, Marketing, Relevancy / By Ben Schmidt
We already know from the marketing people that 85% of Google searches are done to find funeral homes, but if someone Googles information about the different aspects of funeral services, what do they find? Is this information from a reputable source, made for shock value, or simply an ad for a product? Let’s do a simple experiment and look at the top of the Google page for some common questions and examine their sources.
Cremation and Carbon Impact—A Comparison
Leave a Comment / Cremation, Education / By Larry Stuart Jr
Just how much CO2 does cremation contribute to global warming? This is no easy calculation free from controversy and a lot of gaslighting from all ends (pun intended!) so let’s simply compare the impact of cremation with something else that is commonplace but also produces CO2 as part of its design—Pickup Trucks.
There’s More to Life Besides Burial or Cremation!
Leave a Comment / Cremation, Education, Funeral Services, Relevancy / By Ben Schmidt
Of course, you’ve heard of cremation and burial, but there are some other dispositions you might not be too familiar with. There are some of what I call “emergent dispositions” that you have probably heard of but aren’t completely sure of the process or what they entail because they haven’t become legal in your state or country…yet. Let’s look at three that have recently crossed my radar.
Honoring the Past
Leave a Comment / Cremation, Embalming, Funeral Services, Marketing, Relevancy / By Larry Stuart Jr
Analyzing the past and applying that wisdom to the future can reveal trends and predict outcomes that can result in a more positive impact on our profession and our cultural richness.
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