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10/13/2026

📺 Are your obituaries reaching enough people? Chptr CEO Rehan Choudhry shares how TV, radio and digital media can expand their impact. https://o8lnsm.short.gy/08lTPe

In a recent webinar, Chptr founder and CEO Rehan Choudhry reveals how technology, shifting consumer behavior, and evolving media ecosystems are redefining how obituaries are created, shared, and experienced.

10/13/2026

NFDA Members Approve Proposed Bylaws Amendment

Members approve temporary Board seats related to proposed merger with Selected Independent Funeral Homes and separate technical updates to association Bylaws

10/12/2026

Pierce Mortuary Colleges Announces Appointment of New Members to Board of Directors

DALLAS – Pierce Mortuary Colleges Inc. has announced the appointment of Robert “BBJ” Boetticher Jr., Joseph Finocchiaro, Dr. Shana Garrett, and Steve Jackson to its board of directors.

10/11/2026

Women's leadership is gaining Momentum! Hard skills, powerful connections and a shared drive to lead took center stage at the inaugural Momentum Women's Leadership Accelerator, hosted by Kates-Boylston Publications and Homesteaders Life Company.
Discover how this event is helping women in deathcare

The Momentum Women's Leadership Accelerator, hosted by Kates-Boylston Publications and Homesteaders Life Company, focused on the importance of women learning and cultivating hard skills to advance into senior- and executive-level

10/10/2026

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10/09/2026

Kelly Vinning Joins The Tribute Companies

HARTLAND, Wis. – Kelly Vinning has joined The Tribute Companies as Eastern Region Business Development Representative.

10/08/2026

The October digital issue of American Funeral Director is LIVE! From reimagining preneed development to the questions families ask sooner than you think—plus Josh Lee on health, mindset and making room for yourself—this issue is packed with fresh perspectives. https://o8lnsm.short.gy/mptUoW

10/08/2026

New Memorials Direct Celebrates 20th Anniversary

GIG HARBOR, Wash. – New Memorials Direct is celebrating its 20th year in business, marking two decades of providing personalized memorial products and keepsakes to funeral homes, crematories and other

10/08/2026

The Messenger Co. Expands UK Footprint with Acquisition of Gateway Publishing

AUBURN, Ind. – The Messenger Co., parent company of Just Digital UK, has announced the acquisition of Gateway Publishing, expanding its presence in the United Kingdom and enhancing its capacity

10/08/2026

Bravo Family Mortuary Welcomes Veteran Funeral Professional Rudee Slavik as Funeral Director & Mortuary Manager

SAN DIEGO – Bravo Family Mortuary, an independent, family-owned funeral home serving families throughout San Diego County, has announced the addition of Rudee Slavik as its new funeral director &