Kates-Boylston Publications

Kates-Boylston Publications Kates-Boylston publishes American Funeral Director, American Cemetery & Cremation magazines and Funeral Service Insider weekly newsletter.

We inform, educate, and inspire funeral professionals to do business better through sharp insights and solutions.

Cemeteries aren't dying because of cremation — they're struggling because many refused to evolve. Families today want me...
10/07/2025

Cemeteries aren't dying because of cremation — they're struggling because many refused to evolve. Families today want meaning, flexibility, and experience, not guilt or pressure.
💬 "Cremation isn't killing cemeteries. A lack of innovation is."
In her latest piece, Ashlinn Goodman challenges cemetery leaders to rethink space, pricing, and purpose. The future isn't scattered — it's waiting to be shaped. Link in the comments.

📚 October is National Book Month, and funeral professionals are sharing the reads that inspire and comfort them. Joél Si...
10/07/2025

📚 October is National Book Month, and funeral professionals are sharing the reads that inspire and comfort them. Joél Simone Maldonado's top pick is "The Alchemist" by Paulo Coelho — a timeless story about following your calling and uncovering the magic within. Joél reminds us: "Through the tender act of sharing stories and serving families, we too become alchemists—transforming grief into remembrance, and remembrance into meaning." Read more - Link in the comments.

More than 250 cremation professionals gathered for CANA's 107th Cremation Innovation Convention, sharing ideas, insights...
10/06/2025

More than 250 cremation professionals gathered for CANA's 107th Cremation Innovation Convention, sharing ideas, insights, and innovation. 👏 Congrats to Lindsey Ballard, CANA's new board president! Read our full recap - Link in the comments.

What you'll learn from Cole Waybright's Virtual session on Oct. 15 • The hidden risks of disconnected tech tools• How in...
10/06/2025

What you'll learn from Cole Waybright's Virtual session on Oct. 15
• The hidden risks of disconnected tech tools
• How integration boosts collaboration, automation & customer experience
• Real-world success stories of seamless tech ecosystems
Discover how integration can transform your operations and elevate every family's experience.
👉 Reserve your spot today! Link in the comments.

📚 Do you suffer from abibliophobia—the fear of running out of books? You're in luck. October is National Book Month, and...
10/04/2025

📚 Do you suffer from abibliophobia—the fear of running out of books? You're in luck. October is National Book Month, and funeral professionals are sharing the reads that inspire, challenge, and comfort them.
✨ Funeral director & founder of Pollen Michaelene Dowers recommends:
Framed: Astonishing True Stories of Wrongful Convictions by John Grisham and Jim McCloskey.
"Framed reminded me that our work as funeral directors is to serve with compassion and without judgment—because ultimate judgment is not ours to give." Read more - link in the comments.

Families return to cemeteries seeking connection, but tributes often fade or are removed. That's why digital memorials l...
10/04/2025

Families return to cemeteries seeking connection, but tributes often fade or are removed. That's why digital memorials like Life's QR are changing aftercare—offering lasting, compliant, and dynamic ways to preserve stories, photos, and legacies. Read more in In the Know - Link in the comments.

Unwrap exclusive stories and insights from American Funeral Director, American Cemetery & Cremation, and Funeral Service...
10/04/2025

Unwrap exclusive stories and insights from American Funeral Director, American Cemetery & Cremation, and Funeral Service Insider.
🕸️ Stay ahead with expert analysis.
🎃 Discover stories shaping the profession.
🍬 Enjoy subscriber-only access, all year long.
Don't let this opportunity vanish into the night—subscribe now and treat yourself to content that keeps you connected to the profession you love. Link in the comments.

10/03/2025

From Tesla lawsuits to alkaline hydrolysis, this week's ICYMI episode explores legal, financial, and educational shifts in the funeral service industry. Link in the comments

Meet Daniel J. Ford, newly installed 2025-26 NFDA President, funeral director, firefighter, community leader, and second...
10/03/2025

Meet Daniel J. Ford, newly installed 2025-26 NFDA President, funeral director, firefighter, community leader, and second-generation owner of Alderson-Ford and Buckmiller Ford Mengacci Funeral Homes. Link in the comments.

[American Funeral Director October 2025 is an open issue for all to enjoy]

McAlister-Smith and Holy City Affairs bring high-end concierge services to funerals, blending compassion, precision, and...
10/03/2025

McAlister-Smith and Holy City Affairs bring high-end concierge services to funerals, blending compassion, precision, and celebration in Charleston. Link in the comments.

Detroit, get ready!📅 Nov. 12 | Earn 6 CE Credits (approved in 14 states)🎤 Learn from 6 powerful sessions filled with str...
10/02/2025

Detroit, get ready!
📅 Nov. 12 | Earn 6 CE Credits (approved in 14 states)
🎤 Learn from 6 powerful sessions filled with strategies & innovation
🤝 Connect, network, and grow alongside fellow funeral professionals
Seats are filling fast—secure yours today!
Details & registration in the comments.

At Thompson Funeral Home in Columbia, SC, crematory operator Keith Mann shares how personal loss led him into the profes...
10/02/2025

At Thompson Funeral Home in Columbia, SC, crematory operator Keith Mann shares how personal loss led him into the profession — and why treating every decedent like family remains his guiding principle. He dispels misconceptions, highlights the sacred nature of cremation, and offers insight into the training, precision, and compassion the work requires. > Link in the comments

[American Cemetery & Cremation October 2025 is an open issue for all to enjoy]

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Allison Sullivan, publisher of Kates-Boylston Publications, has been the head of the company for many years. Kates-Boylston Publishes American Funeral Director, American Cemetery & Cremation and Funeral Service Insider -- and also holds numerous webinars and on-site events to help death-care professionals succeed.