My Favorite TedX Video: How Great Leaders Inspire Action
Two years ago, I came across a discussion on the TED Talks website that changed my life. As someone who searches for a spurt of inspiration everyday, I fell in love with the idea of this video. In...
View ArticleVIDEO: How Social Media Creates Authenticity in the Funeral Profession
Have you joined the social media bandwagon yet? If not, you could be missing out. In this informational video below, Al Creedy and funeralOne CEO, Joe Joachim, discuss why social media is extremely...
View ArticleNFDA 2012 Presents: Service of Remembrance
Join NFDA as we honor our funeral service colleagues and loved ones lost this year: About NFDA Service of Remembrance Ceremony: Every year, NFDA International Convention and Exposition takes a moment...
View ArticleWhat Funeral Service is Really Selling: A Lesson from HGTV
I was visiting with a friend the other day and I noticed that she had HGTV on her TV… again. It seems like this cable channel is on almost all the time. And she wasn’t the first person that I...
View ArticleVIDEO: Joe Joachim and Ryan Thogmartin Talk Cremation, Boomers & Technology
Ryan Thogmartin of Connecting Directors sits down with Joe Joachim, CEO & Founder of funeralOne to answer a few questions about the future of the funeral profession, cremation and the perfect...
View Article8 Ted Talks That Changed My Life (And Will Change Yours Too)
Everyday, we search for kind of inspiration – you know, something that will provoke you and make you better than you were yesterday. And if you’re like me, you probably don’t have a ton of time to...
View Article8 Of The Most Amazing Eulogies Of All Time
When it comes to funeral services, a eulogy can be the most important element that ties everything together. A eulogy captures the life story, starts conversations, helps us remember the times we...
View Article[CASE STUDY] How Schoedinger Funeral Home Transformed Their Business
Operating a funeral home that has been a prominent part of your community for more than 150 years is a tough job to live up to. In order to be successful, you’ve got to connect with – and remain...
View ArticleHow to Offer Families An Amazing User Experience
Is your funeral home looking for ways to build better relationships with potential (and current) families? Do the words “social media” and “social networking” confuse the daylights out of you? This...
View Article18 Signs You’re Funeral Director In Need of a Vacation
Ahhh, summer time. For your teacher friends, that means two whole months of vacation. For the rest of your friends that means at least one 2-week long vacation. But for you, my fellow funeral director,...
View Article6 Amazing TED Talks On Death & Dying
Isn’t it strange that death is one of the least talked about topics in today’s society, yet it’s one of the most important events of our lives?Starting my business in the funeral profession over a...
View ArticleWatch Our Pet Memorial Tribute Video From ICCFA 2015
This past week, the funeralOne team headed out to San Antonio, Texas for ICCFA 2015. We love these conferences – they’re a really a great opportunity for us to connect with some of the leading...
View Article8 Videos That Inspire A New Attitude on Grief, Death & Dying
Whether we like to think about it or not, our own mortality is a very real thing. As funeral professionals, we help people face loss. But what about facing the process of death, and everything else in...
View Article5 Science-Backed & Sanity Saving Tips for a Stressed Funeral Director
Are you a funeral profession just peeking your head out of the cave for the first time since before the holiday season? Chances are, you likely just stepped out of an incredibly busy, high stress time....
View Article10 Touching Stories About Love And Death Just In Time For Valentine’s Day
Valentine’s Day is a special time to come back to love. Rather than short changing yourself and stopping at cheesy Valentine’s Day cards and gifts, we’re inviting you to remember the power of love. The...
View Article8 Inspiring Videos On The Conversations That Are Transforming The Way We Do...
Everyone has a story to tell. The conversations we have determine the direction we’re heading. And these professionals prove that the funeral profession is heading straight into transformation with...
View Article8 Lessons From Brene Brown On Healing Through Grief
Brene Brown is certainly having a moment! And it’s no surprise why. Her research taps right into what we need most right now in the world… especially around grief and healing: more vulnerability and...
View Article7 Videos on Loss & Grief That Every Funeral Professional Should Watch
Grief and loss are two of our greatest teachers in life. As a funeral professional, you likely already know that. But it’s very rare that we really take the time to share the lessons in a way that...
View Article12 Touching Online Tributes Guaranteed To Melt Your Heart
Happy Thanksgiving! We hope you’re enjoying delicious food and quality time with your loved ones on this holiday. As we gather, we also remember those who have passed and are no longer gracing our...
View Article7 Uplifting Videos To Find Inspiration Through Pain, Grief & Loss
Let’s face it, this has been a tough year. Do I even need to remind you? One thing we could all use right now, especially if we’re experiencing some level of loss, fear, pain or grief, is some sense...
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