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Resources
Resources for Funeral Homes
How to Start a Funeral Home Business in Your Community: A Complete Guide
Starting a funeral home requires a blend of compassion, organization, and business acumen. It’s a...
Smarter Document Systems for Funeral Homes
You didn’t open a funeral home to swim in paperwork. But here it is, flowing from everydrawer,...
Building Trust: 8 Key Practices to Secure Customer Data in Your New Business
In the funeral industry, the confidentiality and security of customer information are paramount....
A Century of Caring: Navigating Family Dynamics, Grief & Marketing in the Death Care Industry
WilbertEDU will be presenting on February 8: "A Century of Caring: Navigating Family Dynamics,...
Resources for Individuals
Meaningful Ways to Connect and Honor Loved Ones Before and After Loss
Arkansas funeral directors and families living on the edge of loss face a unique emotional weight:...
Thoughtful Ways to Prioritize Emotional and Mental Wellness
Embarking on a journey to enhance your mental well-being can be both exciting and rewarding. By...
How to Start Fresh in a New Place After a Loss
6 ways to start fresh in a new place after losing a loved one
What to Do When One Parent Needs Assisted Living and the Other Doesn’t
Aging is not for the faint of heart. And watching your loved ones age can be difficult, too,...
Memorials
Everett Smith, Jr.
Everett Smith, Jr., age 94, of Glenwood, went to be with his Lord on Tuesday, December 23,...
Alton Wayne Speer
Alton Wayne Speer, of Rector, passed away on March 12, 2024 at the age of 76. He was born on...
Recent News
2024 Convention Schedule Announced!
Join us for the most impactful and dynamic event of the year – the AFDA 2024 Convention! We're thrilled to announce that the schedule...
Featured Sales Club Member
Funeral Home Gifts
Funeral Home Gifts is the premier provider of woven and printed Tribute Blankets, custom cap panels, photo urns and personalization products to death care providers throughout North America. Made in the USA and delivered the next day, our products comfort families, generate revenue through re-orders and provide vision to transition families from direct cremation to personalized memorial services. To learn more, visit our website or call us for a free sample to try at your next service.
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