As we near a time where families around the world gather together, it’s also a time to remember the ones who are no longer able to join in the traditions. To honor their memory many head to the resting places…
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Canadian funeral director fights for new legislation around uncollected remains
How to manage uncollected remains is a standard funeral home and crematorium conversation topic. Everyone wants to do right by the departed and their families, but what is the right thing to do? Some countries allow for a mass plot…
Funeral homes bringing joy and cheer this holiday season
The holidays are big reminders of families and friends who have gone before us. To help bring the community together and honor those who have passed, death care professionals can help by creating community touchpoints. Get inspired by fellow death…
Easy non denominational decor for the office and funeral home
With the holidays approaching it raises an interesting question about what decor is best for your facility. While organizations aligned with a specific denomination can have a more straightforward approach, not affiliated organizations can struggle with how to look festive…
New death care company directory
To stimulate innovation, connections and international trade, Death Care Industry has launched a B2B directory for the death care industry. The directory is a platform where death care companies are listed from all segments of the industry. Find any kind…
Netflix’s Queer Eye highlights palliative caregivers’ struggle for work-life balance
Last year Netflix rebooted Queer Eye, the hugly successful show from the early 2000´s. Bringing in fresh faces to host this feel good show focused on highlighting inner beauty and self love. The show’s premise remained the same, following the…
Brilliant UK Campaign to promote talking about death
The fear of talking about the unknown and death is creating an unneeded tension during difficult times. Death care professionals see it time and time again, families come in unsure of what a loved one would have wanted, even potentially…
Why Funeral homes should add burials at sea to their offerings.
As cremations and customization trends continue to grow death care providers have an opportunity to provide a unique service to guests through ash scattering on the water. Lakes, rivers, and the sea offer a backdrop perfect for nature lovers, travelers,…
Walter Capital Partners buys large stake in Athos Services Commémoratifs
One of the largest funeral services companies in Quebec, Canada has sold a 40-50 percent stake to Walter Capital Partners. Fuel the growth of Athos Ever since the start of Athos in 2010, the company has successfully progressed. In 2012…
10 Children books death care professionals should have on hand
Whether you see a heartbroken child or have a parent tell you about their struggle to explain the loss to their young ones, having literature that can help on hand, is a beautiful way to assist your patrons in need.…
