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Charlie Salomon: The Influencer of Funeral Service
Read more: Charlie Salomon: The Influencer of Funeral ServiceMy story about Charlie Salomon appears in this month’s ‘American Funeral Director.’ It’s the second time I’ve had the honor of writing about him. Honestly, even ten stories wouldn’t be enough to show who he is. These days, when being an “influencer” is a job, Charlie is the real deal. He has handled some of…
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Including Pets in Funerals: Lola’s Heartwarming Story
Read more: Including Pets in Funerals: Lola’s Heartwarming StoryLola, a female Pit Bull, belonged to the 32-year-old deceased son of a family I was serving. The family asked if we were pet‑friendly, and of course we are. So Lola came to the wake and stayed the entire time, quiet and steady, as if keeping vigil. The next morning, we were heading to the…
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Care You Can’t Buy: The Value of Relationship in Funeral Service
Read more: Care You Can’t Buy: The Value of Relationship in Funeral ServicePeople often assume choosing a funeral director is a simple, transactional decision—pick a place, sign a few papers, and the rest somehow takes care of itself. But from where we stand, behind the arrangement desk and beside the grieving, the choice is far more intimate than most people realize. And when a family chooses a…
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Understanding Mourning Colors Across Cultures
Read more: Understanding Mourning Colors Across CulturesMourning clothes are more than fabric. They are a way to show emotion, grief, and respect. Throughout history and across cultures, the colors people wear during loss have held deep meanings. These colors can show sorrow, honor, change, and spiritual beliefs. Each color tells the story of both the person who has died and the…
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Redefining Influence in Funeral Service
Read more: Redefining Influence in Funeral ServiceThere was a time when being a funeral director carried a quiet reverence. We served as stewards of grief and guardians of legacy. Now, when asked what we do, we hesitate—not out of shame, but because public perception is changing, and not always for the better. What troubles us most is seeing social media posts…
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Repackaging Funeral Traditions with Trendy Alternatives
Read more: Repackaging Funeral Traditions with Trendy AlternativesThese days, traditional media and social media are filled with accounts of funeral trends, one more outlandish than the next. You can turn your loved one’s cremated remains into a diamond ring or a painting, shoot them into space, or incorporate a portion of the cremains into ink for a tattoo. Instead of a burial,…
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Understanding Poor Information Choices in State Associations
Read more: Understanding Poor Information Choices in State AssociationsThis week, an Ohio funeral director made the news for all the wrong reasons. He plans to obtain a liquor license so that he may serve mourners in the funeral home. He said he wants to be able to “provide guests with a livelier vibe if that’s the way they want to celebrate their loved…
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Why Funerals Matter
Read more: Why Funerals MatterLoss is a profound human experience that can never be fully comprehended until it is felt firsthand. Having navigated the turbulent waters of grief ourselves, we understand that funerals hold a unique significance in the lives of those left behind. They serve not merely as rituals or expenses but as important cultural and emotional events…
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Debunking 10 Common Myths About Embalming
Read more: Debunking 10 Common Myths About Embalming“Embalming is an ancient process involving the removal of blood from a body and replacing it with embalming fluid. This method preserves the body for open-casket visitations and helps families bid farewell to their loved ones. It also slows decomposition and enhances the deceased’s natural appearance during the funeral. Typically performed by licensed funeral directors/embalmers,…
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The Art of Personalizing Funerals: Creating a Meaningful Goodbye
Read more: The Art of Personalizing Funerals: Creating a Meaningful GoodbyeFuneral services have long been seen as traditional and standardized. However, in recent years, personalization is becoming increasingly important for many people. This trend highlights the desire for a more intimate and meaningful farewell, one that captures the essence of the person and celebrates the person’s life. The trend is driven, in part, by the…
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