Homesteaders Blog

Get the latest funeral business insights, research and trends that can help grow your business.

Subscribe Here!

Featured Posts

Latest Posts

Wanda Sizemore

Wanda Sizemore

Recent Posts

How to Connect with More Preneed Families

December 12, 2023 by Wanda Sizemore
Featured, Funeral Planning

There are more ways than ever to connect with preneed families. The challenge is to find the methods that are effective for your funeral home and community – and implement them well.

Read More

Understanding the Key Parts of a Funeral

December 3, 2021 by Wanda Sizemore
Featured, Funeral Planning

When I share information about the components of funeral service, I like to start with a comment from Dr. Jason Troyer, a grief expert, author, former psychology professor and therapist who offers numerous services for the funeral profession. He provides a reminder that can help those of us who work in funeral service and the families we serve.

Read More

The Importance of Community Presentations

January 24, 2020 by Wanda Sizemore
Funeral Home Marketing, Featured

Hosting group presentations in your community is an important marketing component for many funeral homes. When executed correctly, group presentations can help share the benefits of advance funeral planning with more families. Even though hosting these community events is very different from funerals, planning group presentations utilizes the highly developed planning skills that funeral professionals already possess.

Read More

5 Rules for Growing a Strong Preneed Program

July 20, 2017 by Wanda Sizemore
Funeral Home Business, Funeral Planning

After nearly two decades in the funeral profession, I am confident a strong, active preneed program is an essential ingredient in ensuring the long-term success and security of your funeral home. Preneed not only safeguards your firm’s future, but also provides a valuable service to your client families.

Read More
1