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The Group Goes to Georgia with GFDA
We're pleased to have Brad & Christi presenting at the GFDA district meetings throughout November!


2026 Spring Trip Registration is Now Open!
Members & Partners can now register to join us at the beautiful St. Regis Aruba Resort, from April 25th-30th.


The Independent Funeral Group Announces Partnership with The Champion Company to Support Embalming Innovation and Eco-Friendly Solutions
Press release: The Independent Funeral Group is pleased to announce a new partnership with The Champion Company.


Visit The Group at East Tennessee Cremation Company today—
Our crematory's Customer Appreciation Day & Industry Open House are ongoing— if you're in town for ICCFA's Leadership Summit, drop by!


Champion Specials: Decomp doesn't take vacations...
Decomp doesn't take vacations— that's why where's Omega!


Express Funeral Funding expands Nationwide Growth with New West Account Manager, Taurell LeBeau
Express Funeral Funding is proud to announce the addition of Taurell LeBeau as West Account Manager.
The Independent Funeral Group endorses Homesteaders as exclusive preneed provider
We're excited to have renewed our relationship with our long-term partners at Homesteaders. Read the Homesteaders press release:
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[Last Rites & Global Insights] - Dressing Up The Urn
What do families do with the urn, after a cremation? It's different for every family— but here's one's answer!


This week marks the 20th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina
In appreciation and in memory of those in our profession who took great risks on behalf of others in this crisis


In Memory of Kay Shannon Woodfin
Please keep her family and the community of Woodfin Funeral Chapel of Murfreesboro, TN, in your thoughts.


The Independent Funeral Group Expands Nationally, Uniting Family-Owned Funeral Homes Across the U.S.
The Independent Funeral Group is proud to announce its national expansion, opening membership to family-owned and operated funeral homes across the United States.


Express Funeral Funding Expands Customer Convenience with Digital Notary Option
Express Funeral Funding is partnering with Proof, a secure online notarization platform designed to support customers who may not have immediate access to a notary.


Champion Fluid Comparisons
Thinking about trying new Champion products?
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[Last Rites & Global Insights] - Human remains lost in spaceflight capsule crash
We've worried about cremated remains being lost in the mail— but what about in space?


New Partnership- Champion
We look forward to working with our new partners at The Champion Company!
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[Last Rites & Global Insights] - Ghanian Funerals
No matter how customized we try to make our services, we're definitely not on the level of these Ghanian funeral traditions!


Registration open for our 2025 Fall Conference!
Get your tickets now to join us in Gatlinburg this September
New Partnerships
The Group is excited to be partnering with American Crematory Equiment Co & Amergy Disposal!


The Group is proud to support our Member Firm Owner, Homer E. Elwood, Jr., for NFDA Secretary
An experienced and dedicated leader to his community and to our profession. Voting begins today!
Our thanks to TFDA, and our looming convention appearances
TFDA, MFDA/LFDA, & TIFG— it's convention season!
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