By Jon Pavlovitz My father died suddenly while on vacation three years ago. The event rattled the bedrock of my life in ways that are difficult to describe, and taught me lessons I couldn’t have learned any other way. One of the truths I discovered, is that when you lose someone you […]
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How to Help Someone Who is Grieving
“Let me know if there is anything I can do.” This is a common phrase that we all say at one time or another, and there is always a good intention behind it. However, more often than not our offer goes to waste. The grieving are doing just that, grieving! […]
Continue ReadingAlaska 2017: Escape Completely
We are just 5 short months away from the qualification period closing for our 2017 Sales Convention Trip. This year Security National is going on an Alaskan cruise! With 668 crews, 3 whirlpools, and 5 bars at the ready, the Royal Caribbean Cruise Line has spared no expense on the […]
Continue ReadingThe Last Message Received
Have you ever considered carefully what your last words would be should you die today? It’s a morbid thought that makes you think twice about your conversations with others. There is a website dedicated to a very similar idea called The Last Message Received. A 16-year-old is the person behind […]
Continue ReadingGifts for Those That Have Lost Loved Ones — Gift Guide
The holidays are in full swing and they’re filled with festivities, joy, and laughter…for many. However, there are also people in your life that will be going through a difficult time during this holiday season. Whether their loss is recent or not, the reminder of their absence is never an […]
Continue ReadingWhat if my spouse and I differ on burial vs. cremation?
It’s not uncommon for spouses to disagree on how they want their final wishes to be met. My husband and I have had many conversations on the subject and while I want to be buried in a tree pod, my husband wants a traditional burial. He wants a unique funeral […]
Continue ReadingThe Future of Death Could Be Under the Manhattan Bridge
Article via Imagine the Manhattan Bridge twinkling from underneath with hundreds of small pods filled with decaying biomass – the final resting place of many former New Yorkers, shining like stars in an otherwise dark sky. There, you might lay flowers near a pod containing the remains of a loved […]
Continue ReadingA Death Doula
Many of us experience a hallmark moment when we find the career that feels more like a calling. The beautiful thing about humanity is our differences. Each of us have different strengths and weaknesses, and it’s what propels society forward. When you find your calling in life, especially in death […]
Continue ReadingThe 5 Steps to Sales Success
And How They Relate to the Funeral Industry The successful salesperson knows that sales is a skill best refined by reflection. If you feel like your sales could be improved over the next month or quarter or year, reflect first and foremost on the sales process. Generally, there are 5 […]
Continue ReadingPhiladelphia Travel Guide for the NFDA 2016
Your time in Philadelphia may seem short, but we’re here to help you make the most of it. We’ve noted a few things to do and the best places to eat while you’re in Philly! Things to Do: Christ Church Burial Ground: The cemetery dates back to 1719 after the […]
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