Contract Negotiations Resume With Texas-Based Funeral Industry Giant

Contract negotiations between Teamsters Local 727 and funeral industry giant Service Corporation International (NYSE:SCI) are set to resume Tuesday, June 29, 2010, with the possibility of labor disputes at 17 area funeral homes and facilities hanging in the balance.
The final two bargaining sessions are [...]

Expect Anything in the Funeral Industry, Even Druids

Death is not a topic that is avoided within Druidry.

Is Mortuary Science a Dying Career?

Adaptation is key in developing funeral “traditions” for modern Americans.

Death and Taxes — Funeralwise.com Offers a ‘Tax Rebate’

Up to $500 for individuals who register at Funeralwise.com.

A History of Unfair Death Certificate Fees in Utah

An ongoing battle to lower costs for home funerals in Utah.

The Art of the Obituary II

Remember that you, like Alden Whitman, are writing a life story in a condensed version.

Education Requirements and Licensing for the Funeral Industry

With career opportunities in over 20,000 funeral homes across the U.S., you may find a need for a well-trained funeral service professional.

A Viking Funeral? Doubtful.

If you want a Viking funeral, think again — you may be outside the law.

Georgia Funeral Home Goes Green

This is believed to be the first installation of clean, renewable solar power on a funeral home in the state of Georgia.

New England Burials at Sea LLC Expands Fleet & Territory

NBAS now offers attended or unattended year round memorial cruises.