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04/17/2026

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04/17/2026

The April issue of American Funeral Director is now LIVE
➜ The lasting impact of Ray Frew
➜ A powerful conversation with John Bolton
➜ On the Road at TerraCon
➜ Profile on John T. Hill
➜ Expert takes on preneed, finance & more
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04/17/2026

ICCFA has announced its 2026 Century Club Award recipients, celebrating professionals whose long-term commitment continues to shape the deathcare industry.

STERLING, Va. – The International Cemetery, Cremation and Funeral Association has announced the 2026 recipients of its prestigious Century Club Awards, recognizing members whose long-term dedication has helped shape and

04/17/2026

Foundation Partners Group is investing in communities, teams, and local facilities across the country bringing real upgrades where they matter most

ORLANDO, Fla. – Foundation Partners Group is advancing its Pathway to 2028 strategic plan with continued investments in funeral home and care center renovations nationwide.

04/16/2026

What does a death doula actually do?

The work of a death doula may be a mystery to you, as their visible presence feels relatively new (though we know their work isn’t). The case of Lauren Richwine,

04/16/2026

Katey Houston joins the senior team at Parting Stone's as Head of Relationships and Community—bringing 20+ years of industry experience and a powerful voice for innovation in memorialization

SANTA FE, N.M. – Parting Stone, the pioneer in solidified remains, has announced the appointment of Katey Houston as Head of Relationships and Community.

04/16/2026

Andy Buckman has been elevated to Chief Sales Officer, now leading sales and marketing across the company's full portfolio—including Messenger Stationery, Thumbies, Express Funeral Funding, CemSites, and Just Digital

AUBURN, Ind. – The Messenger Co has announced the promotion of Andy Buckman to chief sales officer, effective immediately.

04/16/2026

Batesville is partnering with Eterneva to bring ashes-to-diamonds offerings to more families—turning remembrance into something lasting and deeply personal

BATESVILLE, Ind. – Batesville has announced that it has made an equity investment in Eterneva and formed a strategic partnership with the company to expand access to custom memorial diamonds.

04/16/2026

Roger Baeza has been named Vice President of Finance—recognizing his impact on strengthening financial systems, improving transparency, and driving smarter, scalable operations.

FRISCO, Texas – Anthem Partners has promoted Roger Baeza to vice president of finance, a role that reflects both his exceptional contributions and the company’s commitment to merit-based advancement.

04/16/2026

Big leadership moves at Foundation Partners Group

ORLANDO, Fla. – Foundation Partners Group, the nation’s second-largest provider of funeral services, today announced the appointments of Ben Brink as chief financial officer and Gabrielle McCarron as chief people

04/15/2026

Check out Tom and Ashlinn’s latest episode

American Cemetery Live: Got 2 B Real. Ashlinn and Tom discuss how the greatest part of empathy is being perfectly OK with whatever a family chooses. Guest: W...

04/15/2026

NEW EPISODE ALERT
Ashlinn & Tom get brutally honest about empathy—and why being 100% okay with a family's choices might be the hardest (and most important) part of the job.
🎙️ Featuring Will Fields of Hillcrest Memory Gardens
PLUS… Tom goes down a rabbit hole chasing the TRUTH about moles

American Cemetery Live Episode 5: Cemetery Sales: Got 2 B Real. Plus... Moles!