At the end of each year, we like to pause and reflect on the opportunities we’ve had to connect with you, our readers, through the Homesteaders Blog. As you begin to look ahead and plan your goals for 2025, we encourage you to revisit our most popular posts from last year.
In 2024, we covered a wide range of topics designed to help you serve client families more effectively, build meaningful relationships in your communities and grow your funeral home business. Whether it’s exploring new ways to support grieving families or reflecting on lessons from nature, we hope the information and insights we’ve shared have inspired and empowered you.
Here are our top five blog posts from 2024 — filled with ideas and resources to guide you as you prepare for the year ahead.
The Top 5
1. What Nature Teaches Us About Death and Grief
Nature can serve as a source of solace, inspiration and comfort throughout the course of life. In this popular blog post, we explore lessons we can learn from nature about life, death and the journey in between — offering a unique perspective to share with grieving families.
2. How Your Funeral Home Can Deliver Consistent Care
Consistency is key to building a positive reputation within your community and providing an exceptional experience for your client families. This blog outlines actionable strategies to ensure everyone on your team delivers the same quality of care and compassion for every family you serve.
3. Ways Funeral Directors Can Support Families Grieving Suicide Loss
Suicide loss presents unique challenges for families and funeral professionals alike. This post shares ways funeral professionals can provide the most meaningful support and care for families experiencing suicide loss.
4. Going Beyond Words: Actions to Show You Care After a Loss
Sometimes, actions speak louder than words. This post offers practical ideas to help you provide comfort and compassion to grieving families in ways that make a lasting impact.
5. What We Experienced at the NFDA Professional Women's Conference
This post shares a recap of the 2024 NFDA Professional Women’s Conference, highlighting the top moments of inspiration from attendees. Discover key takeaways from the event to help you foster growth and connection in the funeral profession.
What are some blog topics you’d like to see covered in 2025? Share your thoughts in the comments below — we’d love to hear from you!
