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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
Ambulance & Coach
Ambulance & Coach Sales, has served funeral homes with Professional Funeral Vehicles from its Nashville, Tennessee based office since 1964. Our company is a partnership business owned by Randall Garner and Ellis Galyon. Ambulance and Coach Sales is an authorized dealer for S&S, Superior, Federal Coach, Platinum Coach, MK Coach, K2 Products, and Eagle Coach. We have financing and leasing programs to fit all of your needs, and service facilities to repair and recondition any Professional Funeral Vehicle. We are proud to say we carry the best vehicles built in the industry, and we would like to assist you in choosing the funeral coach or limousine that will best suit your business needs.Â