Are you scrambling to find ways to get your name out there in the community without overrunning your advertising budget? It can be difficult to market appropriately in the funeral industry, but one way to become a common household name is by thinking in terms of community involvement. Open your […]
Continue ReadingMeet Bios. Back to Nature, Back to Life.
The funeral industry is constantly trying to find green burial options. One company in particular is “rooting” it’s idea deep in order to provide not only a green burial option, but help conserve land as well!
Continue Reading5 Tips for Coping with Grief During the Holidays
Oh the hustle and bustle of the holidays. They are filled with family gatherings, gift exchanges, too many sweets, and….a tinge of grief? When you lose a loved one there is a gaping hole that is left to be filled, and you might not be ready to fill it yet. […]
Continue ReadingPlan a Service that Stands Out
Whether you’re planning your own funeral program for some time in the future, or putting it together as best you can for a recently passed loved one, the actual service can be a difficult element to plan. How “traditional” should you go? How many is too many speakers? Are slideshows […]
Continue ReadingBuried Alive: A History
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 […]
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 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 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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