Kates-Boylston Publications

11/28/2025

Holiday Subscription Specials Are HERE!
Now through January 1st, treat yourself (or your team!) to your favorite industry reads.
American Funeral Director, American Cemetery & Cremation, and Funeral Service Insider.
🎁 Learning, inspiration, and fresh ideas for 2026 all wrapped up for the holidays.
Don't miss out! Link in the comments.

11/27/2025

Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at Kates-Boylston. We're grateful for our readers, clients, and partners who make this profession stronger every day. Thank you for your trust, your dedication, and the meaningful work you do for the families you serve. Enjoy your holiday! 🦃

11/27/2025

Today's bonus episode features Rehan Choudhry, founder of Chptr, with a bold vision for the future of obituaries. Find out where obituary distribution is headed next. Link in the comments.

11/26/2025

Funeral Service Insider is FREE all month long!
Don't miss this week's in-depth report: Matthews International Posts Strong Financials Amid Strategic Streamlining. From divestitures and memorialization gains to the Dodge acquisition's big impact, this breakdown
👉 Read the latest issue (link in comments)

11/26/2025

How do funeral directors empower caregivers?
In Minneapolis–St. Paul, Allison Henz is doing it through hands-on education — touring care centers, answering questions, and demystifying cremation options. More than 150 caregivers have already benefited.
Her goal is simple: Informed caregivers = supported families. Full story in the comments.

11/25/2025

Two weeks until Fort Worth!
Join us for Advances in Funeral Innovations — a one-day, power-packed event designed to spark ideas, sharpen your skills, and elevate your service.
📍 Sheraton Fort Worth Downtown
Big insights. Real connections. Better funerals.
Don't miss it — register today (link in comments).

11/25/2025

Whether for short- or long-term needs, Traveling Funeral Directors of America offers funeral homes licensed professionals ready to serve with empathy. For families, this means a helping hand, a caring presence, and the assurance their loved one’s journey is honored with dignity. Learn more — details in the comments.

11/25/2025

🎙️ PIMS joins us to talk teaching responsible online conduct, why they invited a social-media influencer to speak at commencement, what works on TikTok, hands-on restorative art training, and even their comfort-dog program.
It's all about professionalism, authenticity, and using social media to advocate for the profession.
Listen now

Educators from PIMS on preparing funeral directors for the digital era: ethics, applicant screening, restorative art training, and social media advocacy.

11/25/2025

🎧 New CEM JAMZ Alert!
Our November 2025 picks are here — perfect for fall vibes, reflection, and a little musical lift.
Add these tracks to your playlist this month:
1️⃣ "The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald" — Gordon Lightfoot
2️⃣ "Happy Together" — The Turtles
3️⃣ "Give a Little Bit" — Supertramp
🍂 Find the full playlist on Spotify: CEM JAMZ by Ledger Stones | American Cemetery & Cremation
Go listen, follow, and turn up the volume.

11/25/2025

"Give a little instead of just receiving."
What started as one small family tradition in 2009 has grown into the Lemasters Coat Drive — now delivering 2,208 brand-new coats to kids in need in 2024. From creative fundraisers to a 24-hour Cocktail Telethon, Poul and his family continue to "give a little more" each year — and the impact now stretches close to $1 million in coats donated since 2009.
💛 Read the full story — link in the comments.

11/23/2025

🐾 Cemetery Shapes: Animals in Service
In cemeteries across the country, you'll find tributes to the horses, dogs, cats—even camels and pigeons—who served bravely alongside America's soldiers. From Reckless the warhorse and Sallie the loyal Civil War pup to Pooli the WWII ship cat and Old Douglas the steadfast camel, their stories remind us that courage comes in many forms. Read Tui Snider's powerful exploration of animals in military history — link in the comments.

11/23/2025

Level Up Your Leadership — Anytime, Anywhere!
From cemetery operations to marketing, technology, cremation, succession planning, and preneed, we've got a webinar or event for every funeral professional.
🎥 Live webinars.
📺 On-demand sessions.
📅 In-person events.
💡 Endless insights.
Don't miss out — check out everything we offer! Link in the comments.