Kates-Boylston Publications

01/11/2026

Throughout the month, we'll be sharing the birds and stories sent in by birders and cemeterians from across the country.

🐦 Featured sighting:
Peter J. Ryan, General Manager Rosedale Cemetery & Crematory | Orange, New Jersey
A majestic hawk perched atop a cemetery monument—quietly embodying serenity and timeless dignity. A watchful presence, it feels as though it guards the memories and stories of those resting below, gracefully bridging the worlds of the living and the departed.

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01/09/2026

🎧 Catch up on what mattered in deathcare this week with Tony's recap.
From Colorado's new licensing rules and Utah's NOR bill to Matthews International updates and green burial developments in Wisconsin, Tony breaks down the headlines you need to know—fast.
Listen now and stay in the loop. ▶️

Colorado’s new licensing rules, Utah’s NOR bill, Matthews International moves, green burial in Wisconsin, and more.

01/09/2026

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01/09/2026

Throughout the month, we'll be sharing the birds and stories sent in by birders and cemeterians from across the country.

🐦 Featured sighting:
Hannah Attebury, Deputy Coroner/Funeral Director, Fox Funeral Home (Rock Springs, WY).
While attending the 2024 NFDA conference in New Orleans, Hannah was struck by the constant chorus of crows especially in the cemeteries. "It was like music to our ears."

🔗 Link in the comments

01/09/2026

With high-profile cases putting pet deathcare under scrutiny, lawmakers are paying attention and new rules are on the horizon. What does this mean for funeral homes, cemeteries, and crematories? A lot and it's coming fast.
➜ Link in the comments

01/08/2026

Throughout the month, we'll be sharing the birds and stories sent in by birders and cemeterians from across the country.

🐦Featured sighting:
Jay Ward, Marketing & Events Coordinator, Calvary Cemetery | Dayton, Ohio, submitted this photo.
A familiar presence at Calvary Cemetery, this mature red-tailed hawk is often seen soaring over the St. Kateri Preserve for Natural Burial or perched high atop the statuary, surveying the grounds—a true Calvary mainstay.

🔗 Link in the comments

01/07/2026

Do you treat your team to a pizza party?
American Funeral Director & American Cemetery & Cremation are spotlighting the meaningful ways you recognize your staff's dedication, service, and impact.
📣 Share your employee appreciation programs with us and be featured in our magazines.
Submission deadline: Jan. 23, 2026, link in the comments.

01/06/2026

ICCFA has selected Darin Drabing, president and CEO of Forest Lawn Memorial-Parks & Mortuaries, for the 2026 ICCFA Hall of Fame Award—honoring more than 40 years of leadership and service. 🎉 Congratulations

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01/06/2026

The January issue of American Cemetery & Cremation is here—and it's open and FREE for everyone to enjoy!
From our new cemetery birds feature to insightful stories and must-read articles from across the profession, this issue is packed with inspiration and ideas to start the year strong. Read it now https://O8lnSm.short.gy/A0r7cs

01/06/2026

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01/06/2026

In celebration of National Bird Day (January 5), we put out the bird call and you answered. Throughout the month, we'll be sharing the birds and stories sent in by birders and cemeterians from across the country.

🐦 Featured sighting:
Kent Davis of Evergreen Burial Park (Roanoke, VA) captured a rare moment—a night hawk roosting on a cemetery monument. In 40 years of birding, it's only the second he's seen, and the first on a monument.
Follow along as we share more remarkable sightings all month. Link in the comments.

01/05/2026

🎙️ Today's episode
Donna Shugart-Bethune of the International Association of Pet Cemeteries & Crematories discusses a record-breaking conference, the rise of eco-friendly water cremation, and the launch of Aquamation certification.
Hear her explain IAPCC's role in setting global standards as pet parents demand more transparency and innovation. 🐾 Link in the comments.