21/12/2025
🗨 In the article published in autumn issue of Thanos Magazine, Lic. Oscar Padilla, CEO of J. GarcÃa López (Mexico), shares a powerful reflection on what it truly takes to lead and professionalize the funeral industry in today’s world.
From the absence of formal academic paths in funeral directing to the importance of hospitality, empathy, and teamwork, the article highlights how passion and belief in people are essential leadership tools. It also explores how smart executive ex*****on - supported by clear objectives, technology, training, and innovation - can transform a traditionally conservative sector.
The article dives into digital transformation, new generations of consumers, ethical marketing, and the role of technology such as SOFI, Mexico’s first funeral service marketplace, in empowering families through transparency and real-time service management.
A must-read for funeral professionals seeking to understand how innovation, warmth, and strategic leadership are shaping the future of funeral services - while honoring the human side of our profession.
📖 Read the full article in Thanos Magazine:
https://publications.thanos.org/thanos-magazine-111/page/30