When families search for a funeral home, one of the first things they will see is your Google profile and the reviews you have. A positive review reassures future families. A negative…
Tag: Funeral Industry
Robert Hoey – A journey from Canada to Japan
Robert Hoey, a Canadian funeral director, relocated to Japan in 1993 and became one of the few English-speaking funeral professionals in the country. He founded Funeral Support Services, which specialises in bilingual…
Fortitude brings data-driven marketing solutions to UK
Fortitude Research and Marketing is launching in the UK in a bid to help funeral providers make use of data-driven insights to improve customer experience, build loyalty and develop effective marketing strategies. “Consumer…
75 Years of Craftsmanship and Service
Beyond Vehicles: The people driving Wilcox Limousines For over 75 years, Wilcox Limousines has supplied premium hearses and limousines, combining craftsmanship with dedicated customer support. As a third-generation family business, Wilcox aims to…
Inside SunLife’s 2025 Cost of Dying Report
If you haven’t had a chance to review SunLife’s 2025 Cost of Dying Report yet, this year’s edition looks at rising funeral price trends, total cost of dying, challenges facing the funeral…
Lesley Witter: Advocating for funeral service at the highest level
Growing up in Dublin, I never imagined working in funeral service. My journey began in 1995 when I won a green card lottery and moved to Washington, DC. At the time, I was…
John Adams to speak at AFDA national convention in Vietnam
Funeral Director and bereavement education campaigner John Adams, will deliver two keynote speeches at the Australian Funeral Directors Association (AFDA) National Convention, which will take place in Vietnam this March. Recognised for his…
Backstories – US funeral director, podcaster and more – Rob Goff
The funeral profession has always been my calling and my home. My career began in Wenatchee, WA, at the age of 16, working at a local funeral home. Upon graduating from Mortuary College…
Mindful matters
Working in the funeral industry is a unique calling, requiring immense compassion and professionalism. Yet, it also presents challenges which can take its toll resulting in emotional fatigue, stress and burnout. Left unaddressed,…
Quinn’s set up for 2025 with new E Class models
In summer 2023, Mercedes-Benz began unveiling details of the much-anticipated W214 E Class model, marking a significant moment for coachbuilders. When the market launch was announced for October 2023, excitement among industry professionals…
