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How to Ensure Your Preneed Program Aligns with Your Funeral Home Brand

August 24, 2017 by Homesteaders Life Company
Funeral Home Marketing

Branding is a cornerstone of effective marketing. It distinguishes you from your competitors and helps to keep your firm top-of-mind. Branding is a feeling you get when you walk into a business and an understanding of what a business stands for without having to point it out. 

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Why It's Important to Say Goodbye to Loved Ones

August 17, 2017 by Joan Schoborg
Featured, Aftercare

In my lifetime, I have experienced the deaths of two people very close to me. The first was my father and the second was my daughter. In both experiences, I did not have a chance to say goodbye – something no one should have to go through. 

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A Guide to Strategic Planning for Your Funeral Home Business

August 3, 2017 by Homesteaders Life Company
Funeral Home Business

One of the greatest business challenges many funeral home owners and managers face is finding the right balance between managing day-to-day operations and planning for future success. It may sometimes feel like you spend most of your time on things that need your attention immediately and far too little time considering how to position your business for long-term success. In this complete guide, discover the benefits of strategic planning for your firm and how you can create your own strategic planning cycle that will help guide your funeral home business' future success.

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5 Rules for Growing a Strong Preneed Program

July 20, 2017 by Homesteaders Life Company
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.

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A Guide to American Flag Etiquette and Traditions

June 8, 2017 by Homesteaders Life Company
Featured, Funeral Etiquette

The United States holds the service of those who protect our country in very high regard. One of the most symbolic ways we show our appreciation is by incorporating the American flag into the traditions and rituals of military and police funerals. The distinctive stars and stripes are a symbol of patriotism, bravery and history. Such a powerful symbol comes with its own unique traditions and funeral etiquette.

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How Your Funeral Home Can Help Families Observe Memorial Day

May 18, 2017 by Danielle Burmeister
Funeral Home Marketing

In the spring of 1868, General John Logan issued an order to the Grand Army of the Republic, a brotherhood of Veterans of the Union Army, Navy and Marine Corps:

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Getting Started with Funeral Home Business Succession Planning

May 11, 2017 by Will Bischoff
Funeral Home Business

According to a recent Homesteaders’ customer satisfaction survey, roughly a third of funeral home owners are age 60+, a metric that has increased since our previous survey. Funeral professionals are getting older, and many of them are reaching—or passing—retirement age without a clear plan to transition their business to the next generation of funeral professionals. 

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4 Big Funeral Home Social Media Mistakes—and How to Fix Them

May 4, 2017 by Homesteaders Life Company
Funeral Home Social Media

There are no foolproof instructions when it comes to marketing and even less when it comes to managing a social media profile, and that unbridled creativity can be intimidating. One small misstep can lead to a surprising amount of backlash that many brands and businesses are not prepared to handle. 

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4 Benefits of Continuing Education for Funeral Directors and Preneed Professionals

April 27, 2017 by Alyssa McNab
Funeral Home Business

Dedicated funeral service professionals strive to give their client families the very best of everything – the best customer service, the best funeral service options and the best overall experience. In addition to investing in your firm, it’s important to make an investment in your own professional training and development to be better equipped to meet your high expectations for yourself and your business.

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How to Get the Most Value Out of Your Funeral Convention Experience

March 30, 2017 by Homesteaders Life Company
Featured, Funeral Home Business

Attending a funeral convention is a big investment, especially if you need to factor in travel and lodging expenses. But it’s also an investment in yourself and your funeral home. Every year, funeral professionals across the United States gather at state and national conventions to share new knowledge with each other and see the latest product and technology developments in the deathcare space.

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