National Cremation Society

07/04/2026

Happy 250th birthday, America!

06/21/2026

Happy Father's Day. We know today can bring complicated emotions for those grieving the loss of a father, child, spouse, or loved one. Listen to grief experts in a conversation about grief, resilience and healing:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CbrVUPzNPwQ

06/15/2026

There's still time to RSVP for tomorrow evening's webinar!

Join us for a free webinar, Navigating Loss on Father’s Day, on Tuesday, June 16, at 7 p.m. EST.
Father’s Day can bring up complicated emotions for those grieving the loss of a father, child, spouse or loved one. Featuring grief experts Denna Babul, Evelynn Moon and Allison Gilbert, this meaningful conversation will offer insight, support and practical guidance for navigating grief during emotionally charged milestones.
Register now using the QR code.

06/08/2026

Join us for a free webinar, Navigating Loss on Father’s Day, on Tuesday, June 16, at 7 p.m. EST.
Father’s Day can bring up complicated emotions for those grieving the loss of a father, child, spouse or loved one. Featuring grief experts Denna Babul, Evelynn Moon and Allison Gilbert, this meaningful conversation will offer insight, support and practical guidance for navigating grief during emotionally charged milestones.
Register now using the QR code.

05/25/2026

05/10/2026

For all who are celebrating with their mom, and all who are missing their mom, we're thinking of you today.

05/04/2026

can bring a wave of emotions for those who are grieving. Join us for a free webinar, Navigating Loss on Mother's Day, in partnership with , on Tuesday, May 5 at 7 p.m. EST via Zoom.
With best-selling author Hope Edelman and writer Allison Gilbert, we’ll explore ways to honor loved ones, create new traditions and navigate this meaningful day with care and compassion.
You can RSVP using the attached QR code, or at this link, where you can also listen to past webinars: tinyurl.com/MothersDayGriefWebinar

05/01/2026

NEW YORK – A profession that so often serves quietly stepped into the spotlight last Thursday, April 23, as 143 deathcare professionals from across the country were honored in Times

04/20/2026

can bring a wave of emotions for those who are grieving. Join us for a free webinar, Navigating Loss on Mother's Day, in partnership with For Grief, on Tuesday, May 5 at 7 p.m. EST via Zoom.
With best-selling author Hope Edelman and writer Allison Gilbert, we’ll explore ways to honor loved ones, create new traditions and navigate this meaningful day with care and compassion.
You can RSVP using the attached QR code, or at this link, where you can also listen to past webinars: https://www.forgrief.com/holidays-and-grief-webinars -webinars

04/07/2026

Today is ! Just a reminder to take care of yourself, mind, body, and soul. https://www.who.int/news-room/events/detail/2026/04/07/default-calendar/world-health-day-2026-together-for-health-stand-with-science

05/01/2025

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Aloha! The NCS Sarasota and National Cremation Society Ruskin teams co-sponsored the Social Workers/Case Management Appreciation Event in Lakewood Ranch at The Grove. Pictured is Sarasota Funeral Director MJ Happel, Ruskin Service Manager Katie Kannapel, and Service Sarasota Manager Karen Taylor. Tanya Parker, sales manager for both locations, also attended.

01/03/2025

NCS Ruskin Service Manager Allison Boi delivered some end-of-year cheer to the residents of Palm Gardens Nursing Facility to accompany their New Year’s luncheon celebration.

08/01/2024

The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office has been so kind in recommending our NCS Ruskin team to families. In gratitude, Service Manager Allison Boi – whose friend is a police officer in New Jersey, and gave her tips on what they most need – brought some goodies for the officers.

01/19/2024

NCS Ruskin Pre-Arrangement Advisor Terry McNeil is co-hosting a seminar with Legacy Law of Florida and Chapters Health System's LifePath Hospice on end-of-life issues and why it is important to plan ahead. Learn more about attending the seminar, on February 8 at Sun City Center's Redeemer Lutheran Church:

01/04/2024

NCS Ruskin Service Manager Allison Boi donated 50 fleece blankets for those in need to the local St. Vincent de Paul Food Pantry in partnership with Saint Anne Catholic Church, Ruskin, Florida, where the families we serve frequently hold funeral services.

03/02/2023

07/01/2022

friends, please join us for a special appreciation event on Tuesday, July 12, at Sammy's Italian in . We welcome all to help us celebrate , active military members, and their families. Details and RSVP here. The American Legion, Department of Florida

06/01/2022

June is Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month. In supporting the Walk to End Alzheimer’s, we are walking to honor our grandparents, our fathers, our mothers, the families we serve, and the more than 6 million Americans who suffer from .
Please join us, the Alzheimer's Association, and your community in the fight to by donating or signing up to walk:
http://act.alz.org/goto/NCBSRuskin

05/10/2022

We're hiring! See information below about how to sign up for an interview in our virtual hiring event.

12/10/2021

Buddhist monk Haemin Sunim on the power of self-care: “Be good to others, but don’t forget that you have a responsibility to be good to yourself.”
His 5-step plan to give yourself the gift of self-care this holiday season:
1. Breathe.
2. Accept.
3. Write.
4. Talk.
5. Walk.
https://www.nytimes.com/2019/12/10/well/mind/self-care-buddhism-monk-meditation-stress-anxiety-calm-Haemin-Sunim.html