Funeral Directors Life

10/16/2025

Ready to catch the train to Chicago? 🚂

The 2025 NFDA Convention is just a few stops away, and it looks to be another unforgettable experience.

We can’t wait to see you and all our friends in 2 weeks! See you there!

10/15/2025

More FREE showings of Soul on Fire!

We’re happy to announce that there are more opportunities for you and your funeral home to see a free pre-screening of Soul On Fire!

Join us and experience the powerful true story of John O’Leary, a former NFDA keynote speaker who turned tragedy into a life of purpose and hope.

Seating is limited, so click the link for all the details and to save your spot today: https://hubs.ly/Q03LYB8R0

And swipe through the images to see why this film has inspired so many.

10/14/2025

What if one staff member could boost your revenue, strengthen your team, and give families the peace of mind they need?

In this episode of The Director’s Playbook, host Paul Lovelace welcomes Macy Lane, a licensed funeral director turned preneed specialist, to talk about how dedicated sales professionals can provide value to your business, staff, and families.

Catch the latest episode wherever you listen to podcasts or click the link!

https://www.fdl.co/podcasts/episode-10-macy-lane

10/10/2025

On World Mental Health Day, we’re reminded how important it is to support one another.

From listening without judgement to encouraging self-care, this Funeral Basics article offers practical ways to support those around you.

Use these tips to better help the families you serve and your fellow funeral professionals!

When a loved one is struggling with a mental health crisis, it's hard to know what to do. This article shares a few simple yet practical support tips.

10/09/2025

Have you signed up for your FREE movie tickets?

Join us for a pre-screening of Soul on Fire, the new movie based on the incredible true story of John O’Leary, a former NFDA keynote speaker who turned tragedy into a life of purpose and hope.

There are still seats available for you and your funeral home staff to take part in this opportunity to reflect and connect!

Click here for all the details and to save your seats: https://hubs.ly/Q03LYwgS0

And watch the official Soul on Fire trailer:

10/08/2025

Robbie Hulme of Impact Funeral Partners had several long-term goals for his business. However, every lender he used made things complicated.

That is, until Robbie learned about Funeral Directors Life’s lending service.

See how we helped Robbie and how we can help you, too!

Learn about Robbie’s experience with FDL here: https://www.fdl.co/testimonials/impact-funeral-partners-lending

10/07/2025

“When you wish away the bad stuff, you’ve also got to give away all the good stuff that came out of it. My life…it’s not easy, it’s not perfect, it’s not without pain, but it’s a life I wouldn’t trade with anybody else.”

Few stories are as powerful as John O’Leary’s, who turned tragedy into hope and now inspires people across the world.

We’re honored to invite you and your funeral home staff to a FREE pre-screening of the new movie based on this true story, Soul on Fire.

Seating is limited, so click the link to save your spot at a movie theater near you.

SIGN UP HERE: https://hubs.ly/Q03LYj340

And watch this short video that explains the heart behind Soul on Fire!

10/06/2025

Families expect your funeral home to offer online purchasing options.

That means having an online arrangement tool isn’t really a choice for your business anymore. It’s a necessity.

But not all online arrangement tools are created equally.

To make sure your online arrangement tool serves both your families and business, look for one that does these 3 things.

Want to learn more? Click here: https://www.fdl.co/blog/3-things-to-look-for-in-an-online-arrangement-tool

10/04/2025

At Funeral Directors Life, our non-negotiables guide us in everything we do.

Especially number 13: “We have a heart for serving others, our community, and beyond. We give generously, always asking, ‘What more can I do?’”

We asked our team what this non-negotiable means to them, and here’s what they had to say!

10/03/2025

That’s a wrap on the 2025 Selected Independent Annual meeting!

This week was full of great memories, valuable takeaways, and incredible people.

A special thank you to Selected Independent Funeral Homes for hosting such an amazing event and supporting hard-working funeral professionals.

We’ll see you all next year!

10/02/2025

Experience an unforgettable night of inspiration!

We’re excited to invite you and your funeral home staff to a FREE pre-screening of the new movie Soul On Fire. This powerful true story shares how John O’Leary, a former NFDA keynote speaker, turned tragedy into a life of purpose and hope.

We hope you’ll join us for a chance to reflect and connect with your funeral home team!

Seating is limited, so click the link to save your seat and get all the details.

SIGN UP HERE: https://hubs.ly/Q03LXh8s0

10/02/2025

To best serve veterans and their families, it’s important you know what benefits are available to them.

And with Veterans Day coming up, now is the perfect time for a refresh so you can share these benefits with the veterans in your community.

As a veteran, do you know what your veterans' burial benefits are? Check out this article to learn more about them!