Funeral Directors Life

08/30/2025

As a funeral professional, you help families navigate grief daily.

But it’s also important to give them the resources they need to have a healthy grief journey after they leave your care.

Discover valuable tips on grieving the “firsts” after a loss in article below. Feel free to share it with your families!

If this is your first year without a loved one, take a few moments to consider ways to navigate the "firsts" you will experience throughout this year.

08/28/2025

Your preneed program can be significantly impacted by the preneed sales training you and your staff receive.

Because how you sell to families is just as important as what you sell, and skipping sales training carries real risk for your funeral home.

Check out the article linked in the comments below to learn why preneed sales training matters and how it can benefit your team, families, and future.

08/27/2025

Some funeral professionals may be nervous to use artificial intelligence in their funeral home.

But when used correctly, AI can save you time, allowing you to spend more time serving families.

Check out this article by Passare to see how AI can enhance both your service to families and the efficiency of your staff.

Learn 4 easy ways to use AI in your funeral home so you can work more efficiently, discover new ideas, and better serve families.

08/26/2025

We are so blessed to have a parent company that truly values its people and work environment!

Congrats Directors Investment Group, and thank you for always making sure we are a great place to work!

We are honored to be named the 2025 Big Country’s Best Workplace, Large Business Category by the of Commerce!

At DIG, our mission is to be known as the best, most-respected provider of service to our profession. Born from a desire to serve others, we are guided by Christian principles of service, integrity, and respect.

We are grateful for the opportunity to support our employees and clients by creating a workplace where people feel valued and cared for, while providing dependable service to the professionals and contract-holders who rely on us.

Congratulations to all of this year’s winners. We are proud to be part of a community that celebrates excellence in the workplace and values the people who make it possible.

08/25/2025

When you invest in your preneed program, you invest in your funeral home’s future.

But growing your preneed program isn’t always easy. That’s where a trained and dedicated preneed sales professional can make all the difference for your business.

Through our Select Producer Program, you’ll get a highly-trained preneed sales professional who can help your funeral home:

✅ Grow preneed sales volume
✅ Increase average contract size
✅ Lower cancellation rate

See how our Select Producer Program can help you reach your goals. Visit the link in the comments to learn more.

08/22/2025

We’re blessed to have so many amazing interns and apprentices join us for the summer.

And today, we want to recognize these talented and hardworking individuals for all their great work!

We are grateful for all you have done to help us serve families and the funeral profession.

Thank you, and we wish you all the best!

08/19/2025

Are you giving families what they want or what they need?

Many families don't know how to create a healing and meaningful funeral. You can change that - if you're willing to educate families.

Host Paul Lovelace welcomes renowned grief counselor, author, and speaker Dr. Alan Wolfelt to The Director’s Playbook podcast to discuss why funeral professionals need to be teachers and experts. The two explore why most families are unfamiliar with death and grief, the responsibility to share your knowledge, how to teach families while respecting their wishes, and more.

Watch or listen wherever you get your podcasts or click the link in the comments!

08/18/2025

We're excited to have our very own Dr. Melanie Carr share her expert knowledge on an important topic in the funeral profession!

Sign up for this upcoming webinar to learn more about emotional intelligence and how it can help you and your funeral home avoid burnout.

Get the details below!

This one-hour workshop, "Creating Space: The Power of Psychological Safety for Women," is designed to explore the critical role of psychological...

08/17/2025

At Funeral Directors Life, we believe in giving back to our community.

And in honor of National Nonprofit Day, we asked a few of our people what community service means to them and how it’s impacted their lives.

See what they had to say!

08/15/2025

Just like that, a new school year begins! 📚

Here’s to the students starting another exciting chapter. And to the teachers guiding them, thank you for all you do.

Wishing you all a successful and memorable year ahead!

P.S. Shout out to our amazing employees for sharing their “First Day” photos with us.

08/13/2025

It’s no secret that online reviews are beneficial for your business.

But have you considered how impactful families' video reviews could be for your funeral home?

Video testimonials are one of the most effective ways to reach new families, build trust in your community, and more.

Check out the blog linked in the comments below to discover why you should include these testimonials in your marketing strategy.

08/11/2025

As a funeral professional, you care for families when they need it most. But after long days of working in your funeral home, it can be easy to forget the impact you have on your community.

Check out this article by John O’Leary for a reminder of the impact you make every day by simply showing up with kindness and compassion.

Radical inspiration from Jack Buck A couple of years ago, I had the immense honor of delivering the commencement address for the Class of 2023 at my alma