Happy Halloween everyone! You can’t be a funeral worker without giving some thought to the history of live burials. Whether it’s a grave fear or a secret fascination, this post will tell you all you need to know about the terrifying fate of being buried alive. What is the fear […]
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Monaco: Can We Count You In?
As the February deadline looms, we have some suggestions for a quick check-in Obviously, you’re working to qualify for the Monaco incentive trip in 2019 because you’ve heard about the amazing itineraries and luxurious accommodations of our previous incentive trips or you’ve been on one in the past and dream […]
Continue ReadingThings to Do In Salt Lake City for the NFDA
Whether you’re visiting SLC to hit the slopes or sightsee, Salt Lake has a rich history and many exciting corners to explore. Even if you’re a local looking for places to take your visiting guests, here’s an overview of the best things to do! Visit Security National Life at booth […]
Continue ReadingThe 6th Stage of Grieving
We are happy to recognize the great strides our society has made in the last decade toward acceptance and understanding of those who suffer from mental illness. Conversations about depression that used to be such a taboo are now validated and celebrated as discourse towards healing. We applaud those of […]
Continue ReadingMake your Email Signature Sell for You!
Who ISN’T interested in easy, free marketing? Are you utilizing every easy marketing strategy out there? Not if your email signature is something boring like: -John Smith Final Expense Agent 801-555-6822 It’s time to change it up and use your email signature to market for you! There are […]
Continue ReadingWhy You Should Stop Scripting Your Sales Calls
You’ve been a preneed agent for a while now and you have the hang of the job. You’ve been making sales and you feel comfortable talking about the options and products you offer. It’s time to graduate from the dry, scripted calls you were probably trained to use. Here’s why: […]
Continue ReadingSongs to Help You Heal
People sometimes suggest steering away from the “sad stuff” when you’re wrestling with grief and pain, but we’re actually here to tell you the opposite: sometimes we need musical empathy to release some of the emotional tension that builds up inside us. Curl up with some tea and some headphones […]
Continue ReadingDressing For Success in the Funeral Industry
In a world where CEO’s are beginning to conduct business in T-shirts, it is important to make a positive impression. Especially in Pre-Need and Final Expense sales where professionalism and trust are top priority, your appearance can make the difference in the close. Keep reading for helpful tips on what […]
Continue ReadingSuicide Prevention–What Helps?
Have you or anyone you know been affected by suicide or suicidality? 3 things you can do to help. It’s likely you or someone you know has been affected by suicide. With World Suicide Prevention Week just last week, we wanted to give you some tips from what we learned […]
Continue ReadingThe Deadliest Years in History
Have you ever wondered when the deadliest years in history occurred? Why were they so deadly? Those of us in the funeral industry pick up some interesting trivia about death and dying. Though death is a subject often avoided in polite conversation, it is a fascinating influence in our history. […]
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