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News
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!


Shared: Archaeologists Uncover 1,500-Year-Old Cremation Vessel Full of Human Bones
How's that for historical deathcare?


The Group is now on social media!
Find us on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn
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[Homesteaders] Unlock Your Potential at the 2025 THRIVE SUMMIT
Register for the Homesteaders 2025 Thrive Summit now, a two-day business and leadership event for the funeral profession, to be held in Nashville, this May 14th-16th.


Express Funeral Funding Expands Nationwide Growth with the addition of Alex Barone as Northeast Account Manager
JEFFERSONVILLE, IN - Express Funeral Funding (EFF) the nation's FASTEST. EASIEST. at-need insurance assignment funding company is proud...


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Express Funeral Funding Refreshes Logo
Express Funeral Funding has released their new, updated logo— a refresh meant to highlight their forward-thinking future.


Noise Protection - OSHA Guidelines
What are your workplace noise levels, and how should you handle them?


Crematory Safety in 3 Minutes with ETCC ...Going Audible with Air Horns
Have you heard? Auditory alarms are a vital safety feature in a crematory setting.


Death & Faxes: Lies, Damned Lies, and Vital Statistics— A brief history of the statistical analysis of death
How did death statistics first come into use, by whom, and why?
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[Sixth Tone] A Dying Business? Funeral Goods Stores Feel the Pinch
The "Wall Street of the underworld"— on Chinese deathcare merchandise, traditions, and the changing law.


Welcome to The Group: Ellison Memorial Funeral Home
The Independent Funeral Group would like to welcome Ellison Memorial Funeral Home, LLC, from Clanton, AL
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[PBS News] How the quest to preserve Lenin’s body helps the living
PBS News investigation of the unique preservation practices and culture surrounding the remains of Vladimir Lenin.


Death & Faxes: The Uncertain Fate of Unclaimed Remains
Recent crises in the news have shed light on the public policies— or lack thereof— for handling unclaimed remains. What happened, and why?


ISID's 'Infection Hazards Of Human Cadavers'
The International Society for Infectious Diseases' report on The Infection Hazards of Human Cadavers


Ladder Safety— OSHA: CFR 1926.1053
The more common they are, the easier it can be to overlook their safety. Do you know the Duty Rating of the ladders you use?


Email Marketing Best Practices for Funeral Professionals: A Guide for Success
Best practices to stand out and resonate with your audience.


CDC Guide: Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease (CJD) for Funeral Practitioners
The CDC Guide for Funeral and Crematory Practitioners— what we need to know when dealing with a dangerous and unusual contagion.
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