04/23/2026
Tonight, funeral directors from across the country will be recognized in Times Square as part of The First Call.
This national moment shines a light on the people who guide families through loss, show up in life’s hardest hours, and help communities honor those they love.
For many, funeral directors do some of the most important work there is, often quietly and without recognition. Tonight is a reminder of the care, compassion, and responsibility this profession carries every day.
The event will be live-streamed on Chptr’s page tonight: https://www.facebook.com/joinchptr
We’d love for you to tune in and share the moment. Honored to be part of it.
Chptr National Funeral Directors Association Homesteaders Life Company Tribute Technology
Connecting communities in remembrance through the broadcast of authentic local stories told with empathy and care.