Homesteaders Life Company

Your trusted partner in funeral planning and end of life.

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Preneed solutions & hands on support.

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Why Do Business with Homesteaders?

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Carry out end-of-life wishes. Here is how.

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Reference Guide

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What To Know When Prearranging

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What Happens When People Consider Prearranging

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What People Experience During & After Prearranging

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End-of-Life Planning

125 Tasks Checklist

Navigate the many responsibilities that often arise after a loss.

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Company Insights

Calling Hours Podcast

A podcast for funeral professionals to inspire and inform your work.

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Company Insights

Homesteaders Blog

A blog for funeral professionals and families preparing for the future. From funeral business tips to end-of-life planning recommendations, the Homesteaders Blog supports funeral and preneed sales professionals and families seeking guidance and support.

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Company Insights

Top Iowa Workplace

For the tenth year in a row, Homesteaders Life Company, a national leader in preneed funeral funding, has been recognized as a 2024 Top Iowa Workplace.

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End-of-Life Planning

Personal Expressions Guide

Record your funeral and memorial wishes for your loved ones in this helpful guide.

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Funeral Home Marketing

School Supplies Drive Digital Toolkit

Your funeral home is a vital part of your community, not just in times of need when families experience loss but in all phases of life. Access various resources to help you plan a successful school supplies drive at your funeral home and support the students, families and schools in your community.

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Preneed Insights

Preneed Motivators

Funeral professionals rely on Homesteaders’ Preneed Motivators report to learn the real reasons behind consumers’ decisions to make advance funeral plans. In the latest edition, Preneed Motivators includes new data and insights that will allow you to better serve your client families.

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Community Programs

Honoring You & Your Service Community Presentation Kit

We’re proud to bring you the Honoring You & Your Service Community Presentation Kit, a resource crafted to help you organize a valuable presentation for veterans in your community.* Designed with care, this kit provides everything you need to create a memorable event that honors the dedication and sacrifice of local veterans. By downloading the Honoring You & Your Service Community Presentation Kit, you’ll have the tools you need to make a difference, showing veterans and their families that their sacrifices are valued and remembered.

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Our history timeline.

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Community Engagement Program

The Community Engagement Program is designed to help you plan and execute successful group presentations in your area..

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Crafting Your Legacy Workshop Presentation

This free toolkit helps you host a preplanning workshop where attendees select end-of-life options and leave with a.

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Día de Muertos (Day of the Dead) Digital Toolkit

Día de Muertos is an annual celebration of life and death observed by people around the world, especially in Mexico and.

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Grief Care Library

We teamed up with For Grief to bring you grief support options that are easy to implement within your funeral home.

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Honoring You & Your Service Community Presentation Kit

We’re proud to bring you the Honoring You & Your Service Community Presentation Kit, a resource crafted to help you.

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Preneed Motivators

Funeral professionals rely on Homesteaders’ Preneed Motivators report to learn the real reasons behind consumers’.

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Executive Leadership Senior Leadership Board of Directors

Scott Morris

VP-Business Development

Scott Morris joined Homesteaders Life Company in 2018 as Regional Director of Strategic Markets. He is a graduate of the Cincinnati College of Mortuary Science and the University of Dayton. In his current role, Scott draws upon his 23 years of sales experience, including 16 years in the funeral profession, to develop strong relationships with both internal and external stakeholders to drive positive change and achieve the best results.

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Jill Muenich

VP-Independent Distribution

Jill Muenich is VP-Independent Distribution for Homesteaders Life Company. She is responsible for directing the evolution and promotion of alternative distribution which focuses on connecting more consumers with funeral homes through diverse end-of-life products. Prior to joining Homesteaders in 2019, Muenich served as VP – Marketing Services for National Guardian Life Insurance Company and VP – Marketing Services for Forward Community Investments. She earned her bachelor’s degree from the University of Wisconsin – Eau Claire and an executive leadership certificate from the University of Wisconsin – Madison. In addition, Muenich has served on the Funeral Service Foundation Grants Committee and the ICCFA’s Educational Foundation Board of Trustees.

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Judith Naanep

VP-Actuarial Services

Judith Naanep is VP-Actuarial Services for Homesteaders Life Company. She is responsible for helping the company uphold its commitment to financial strength, ensuring that Homesteaders can continue to honor the promises made to stakeholders. Prior to joining Homesteaders in 2017, Naanep held actuarial roles in various other Iowa life insurance companies. She earned a bachelor’s degree in actuarial science from the University of Iowa. Naanep is a Fellow of the Society of Actuaries (FSA), a Chartered Enterprise Risk Analyst of the Society of Actuaries (CERA) and a member of the American Academy of Actuaries (MAAA).

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Caitlin Proudfoot

VP-Acounting

Caitlin Proudfoot is the Vice President of Accounting for Homesteaders Life Company. She is responsible for overseeing the daily cash and accounting functions of the organization and ensuring accurate financial and internal reporting. Prior to joining Homesteaders in 2022, Proudfoot served in various roles at EMC Insurance Companies for 11 years. She earned her bachelor’s degree in accounting and business administration from Graceland University and has served as the Insurance Accounting and Systems Association’s Midwest Chapter President and Treasurer.

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Joe Sherrand

VP-IT Help Desk & Security

Joe Sherrard is the VP-IT Help Desk & Security for Homesteaders Life Company. He is responsible for developing and implementing the technology security program that protects our organization's data and systems. In addition, Joe is also responsible for delivering IT help desk support to our organization, our partners and our customers. Prior to joining Homesteaders in 2003, Sherrard served in a similar capacity for Interstate Assurance Company. He earned his AAS degree in computer programming from Des Moines Area Community College. In addition to his current focus, Sherrard is skilled in managing teams that create robust technology infrastructure for insurance organizations and brings more than three decades of experience in the information technology field.

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Cole Waybright

VP-Sales Optimization

Cole Waybright is the Vice President of Sales Optimization for Homesteaders Life Company. He is responsible for working with Homesteaders’ funeral home customers and marketing organizations to implement preneed growth strategies that connect them with more consumers. Prior to joining Homesteaders in 2024, Waybright held various leadership positions in both operations and sales with independent funeral homes and corporate organizations. Most recently, he served as Vice President of Sales Operations with Foundation Partners Group, LLC. He is a graduate of Cincinnati College of Mortuary Science and Alderson Broaddus University. In addition, Waybright is a licensed funeral director and embalmer, a former chair of the West Virginia Funeral Directors Association PAC, was on the West Virginia Cemetery and Funeral Home Association board and the Advisory Panel for the University of South Florida Muma School of Business – Customer Experience Program.

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Scott Morris

VP-Business Development

Jill Muenich

VP-Independent Distribution

Judith Naanep

VP-Actuarial Services

Caitlin Proudfoot

VP-Acounting

Joe Sherrand

VP-IT Help Desk & Security

Cole Waybright

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Homesteader’s core values.

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Trustworthy & can guide you through process

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