 A Business Conference Like No Other! (huppstiverson)
posted Thu August 21st @ 2:07 PM
Come with ideas and leave with a plan. That's the ultimate principle behind Kates-Boylston's third annual Funeral Service Business Plan conference, featuring some of the brightest minds in funeral service. Read More »
 Funeral Industry - Windows on the World (huppstiverson)
posted Thu August 21st @ 8:17 AM
What is there within our profession that encourages us to become both judge and jury regarding matters of funeral practise? Yes, there are standards to be met, but one funeral director passing judgement on the business methods of another can do irreparable damage in the community. It seems that being critical of those who do not fall into line with our way of thinking is part of human nature, but we must be vigilant to self assess now and then. Let me share an old story that circulates regularly in cyberspace. Read More »
 Fellow CD.com Member, Kathy Jackson, Needs Your Help - Let Your Voice Be Heard (huppstiverson)
posted Tue August 19th @ 8:33 AM
The following is a letter I recieved from fellow CD.com member Kathy Jackson. Kathy asked me to please post this and share it with you, the members of CD.com. Kathy is seeking your feedback on a few funeral industry releated topics. Please read the following letter: Read More »
 Funeral Industry - We Only Hire Captains (huppstiverson)
posted Mon August 18th @ 8:26 AM
One of the most difficult challenges facing growing companies today is hiring the right people. It’s not enough to hire a person with one particular position in mind. You need to consider how you will be able to utilize this person’s skills as his or her position evolves. One company that you’ll recognize immediately has a unique approach to meeting this challenge. Read More »
 Funeral Industry: Bringing Life to Funerals (huppstiverson)
posted Fri August 15th @ 12:30 PM
MyWonderfulLife.com, the new innovative web site for funeral planning, was founded in 2008 by Sue Kruskopf and Nancy Bush. Kruskopf is chief creative officer of Minneapolis-based Kruskopf Coontz, while Bush is an account executive with ClearChannel Radio in Minneapolis. Read More »
 Funeral Consultant Heppell Announces First Ever Online Program (huppstiverson)
posted Thu August 14th @ 8:33 AM
Competition In The Funeral Industry Just Got Stronger: Funeral Consultant Heppell Announces First Ever Online Program To Differentiate Funeral Homes and Cemeteries From Their Competition Read More »
 Funeral Industry - Summer To-Do List (huppstiverson)
posted Tue August 12th @ 2:35 PM
Summer for the funeral industry often means a slow down in business. When business is slow seeing employees just standing around can really get some owners in a panic. Why not take those employees standing around and put them to good use? Below I have put together a general Summer To-Do list that is sure to help them pass the down time usefully. Read More »
 Press Release: Veteran Urn Options From Spartacraft (huppstiverson)
posted Mon August 11th @ 2:02 PM
With the continuing increase of cremations in the industry, and fully one fourth of all services being for a Veteran of the United States Military, the market for products to house both the Cremains and display the Internment Flag continues a steady growth. Read More »
 ConnectingDirectors.com Exhibiting at 2008 NFDA Convention (huppstiverson)
posted Thu August 7th @ 8:31 AM
I am extremely excited to announce that ConnectingDirectors.com will be exhibiting at the 2008 NFDA Convention in Orlando. This will be our first experience exhibiting at the national convention. We have secured booth #2169. I have included a few details about the booth. Read More »
 Funeral Industry: The Ball is Always Right (huppstiverson)
posted Wed August 6th @ 8:20 AM
Sometimes things don’t happen the way we expect them to, but we still have to learn how to deal with them. See how a tennis instructor helped point out this important life lesson. Read More »
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