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In print and online, American Funeral Director takes readers beyond the what to focus on the how and why.

Legendary pianist, composer and bandleader Eddie Palmieri dies at 88 Story linked in comments
08/07/2025

Legendary pianist, composer and bandleader Eddie Palmieri dies at 88 Story linked in comments

🐾 At Gearhart Funeral Home in C**n Rapids, Minnesota, comfort has a name — and four paws. Jackie, a 7-year-old Labrador ...
08/07/2025

🐾 At Gearhart Funeral Home in C**n Rapids, Minnesota, comfort has a name — and four paws. Jackie, a 7-year-old Labrador mix, has been quietly supporting grieving families since 2018 as a "final visit" therapy dog.
With nearly 2,500 families comforted, she brings healing in the gentlest of ways — a soft nudge, a warm presence, and a heart full of empathy. 🐾 Read Jackie's' story → link in the comments

Big changes are underway at Tribute Technology. In this month's AFD, meet new CEO Craig Greenseid and President of Comme...
08/06/2025

Big changes are underway at Tribute Technology. In this month's AFD, meet new CEO Craig Greenseid and President of Commercial Markets Courtney Gould Miller — a leadership duo focused on innovation, customer-first tools, and making funeral tech smarter and more intuitive. Read more - link in the comments.

🐾 We're celebrating National Dog Day all month long. Meet one of the sweetest comfort companions – Snickers. This 5½-yea...
08/05/2025

🐾 We're celebrating National Dog Day all month long. Meet one of the sweetest comfort companions – Snickers. This 5½-year-old Goldendoodle at King David Memorial Chapel in Las Vegas has a gift for knowing when someone needs him most – quietly resting his head on a knee or leaning in for a gentle, unspoken embrace. He doesn't just comfort people; he's even there for grieving pets saying goodbye. His warm heart and calming presence bring smiles, comfort, and a bit of light to some of life's hardest moments.
🐶Here's to Snickers – a truly special member of the King David family. Link in comments.

The 88th Annual NFDMA Convention & Expo brought together funeral professionals to Create, Collaborate, and Cultivate. Fr...
08/05/2025

The 88th Annual NFDMA Convention & Expo brought together funeral professionals to Create, Collaborate, and Cultivate. From inspiring keynotes and master classes on high-profile funerals to leadership sessions and hands-on workshops, the event celebrated both tradition and innovation in funeral service. Mark your calendars – the 89th Annual Convention heads to Tampa, Aug. 1-5, 2026! Link in the comments.

08/05/2025

🌟 Honor Excellence — Deadline Friday, Aug. 8 🌟
Recognize outstanding work in funeral service and cemeteries. Nominate now for Funeral Director of the Year 2025 and American Cemetery Excellence. Global nominations welcome — Wherever you are, whoever inspires you — nominate them! Links in comments.

Buying a funeral home? Don't let financing gaps scare you off. The SBA 7(a) loan can fund real estate and goodwill — the...
08/04/2025

Buying a funeral home? Don't let financing gaps scare you off. The SBA 7(a) loan can fund real estate and goodwill — then set you up to refinance at lower rates. Learn how → link in the comments

🐾 Meet Teddy — Moss Funeral Home's 2-year-old comfort poodle and today's featured pup for our month‑long National Dog Da...
08/04/2025

🐾 Meet Teddy — Moss Funeral Home's 2-year-old comfort poodle and today's featured pup for our month‑long National Dog Day celebration! From greeting families at the door to playing bingo at senior centers, his gentle spirit brings comfort wherever he goes. He's even worked his first night visitation by special request.
Here's to Teddy — spreading love, one wag at a time. 🐩 Read Teddy's' story → link in the comments

Big news from Foundation Partners Group - The nation's second-largest funeral home provider is entering a bold new era —...
08/04/2025

Big news from Foundation Partners Group - The nation's second-largest funeral home provider is entering a bold new era — with new ownership, fresh investment, and a strategic plan for growth. "Our future is bright – and it starts with our people," says CEO John D. Smith.
📖 Read the full announcement → link in the comments.

Lindsey Ballard didn't plan to follow in her family's footsteps—until she discovered her true calling. Now a third-gener...
08/03/2025

Lindsey Ballard didn't plan to follow in her family's footsteps—until she discovered her true calling. Now a third-generation funeral director and the 2025–26 CANA president, she's helping families create meaningful goodbyes while advocating for self-care in death care. Read her inspiring Ask the Expert feature → link in the comments.

🐾 Meet Ottis — the tail-wagging, joy-bringing reset for funeral director Mitch McNett.After days filled with the emotion...
08/03/2025

🐾 Meet Ottis — the tail-wagging, joy-bringing reset for funeral director Mitch McNett.
After days filled with the emotional weight of others' grief, Ottis greets him like he's the best part of his world, offering pure love and grounding cuddles. Living connected to the funeral home, Ottis sometimes visits families, lifting spirits with his boundless happiness — even on the heaviest days.
🐕 Read Ottis' story → link in the comments.

🐾Meet Capone, the gentle Labradoodle who brings comfort where it's needed most.Born on Easter Sunday 2021, this certifie...
08/02/2025

🐾Meet Capone, the gentle Labradoodle who brings comfort where it's needed most.

Born on Easter Sunday 2021, this certified therapy dog at DeVorss Flanagan-Hunt Mortuary in Wichita, KS, has grown up in the funeral home, offering grieving families quiet moments of peace and connection that words can't always provide.

🐕 Read more about Capone → link in the comments.

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