West Des Moines, Iowa — The Independent Funeral Group (TIFG) has announced its exclusive endorsement of Homesteaders Life Company as the association’s preferred preneed funding partner. TIFG, which recently announced its national expansion, has supported family-owned funeral providers with buying and educational resources for more than 30 years.

“Homesteaders is proud to partner with TIFG in their mission to strengthen independent funeral providers,” said Will Bischoff, Homesteaders SVP-Strategic Markets. “This endorsement reflects our longstanding relationship with TIFG and its members and our shared commitment to helping funeral professionals deliver peace of mind and lasting value to the families they serve.”

The endorsement connects TIFG members with a trusted ally dedicated to supporting their success and providing solutions that enhance the value they bring to the communities they serve.

“For three decades, the Independent Funeral Group has worked to provide innovative solutions, opportunities and tools to our members to support their growth in their communities,” said Dr. Brad Kucknicki, Ed.D., the association’s Executive Director. “By selecting Homesteaders as our endorsed preneed provider, we’re able to connect our members to a funding partner that is deeply invested in the funeral space and our member firms’ success.”

Homesteaders and TIFG share a strong dedication to the funeral profession and to empowering practitioners to deliver meaningful, compassionate care to families in need. Through this endorsement, they aim to advance the profession while ensuring families receive the highest level of service.

Homesteaders Life Company, a mutual company owned by its policy holders, is a national leader providing products and services to help people design a better farewell. Visit homesteaderslife.com to learn more.

Since 1995, The Independent Funeral Group has worked to support family-owned and operated funeral homes, and now serves as a buying, education and resource group, committed to preserving family owned funeral homes and strengthening the profession through shared resources and collaboration. Founded by funeral practitioners, for funeral practitioners, The Group champions dignity, service and community. To learn more about The Independent Funeral Group’s mission, membership criteria and benefits, visit www.tifg.net, email info@tifg.net or call (865) 405-7085. 

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