Express Funeral Funding

04/28/2026

Next week, we are celebrating Cinco de Mayo and helping kick off International Order of the Golden Rule's PROGRESS Convention in Louisville with a taco bar luncheon on our terrace!

04/28/2026

We have a birthday to celebrate! Happy Birthday to our President and Chief Sales Officer of Messenger, Andy Buckman! We thank you for your leadership, kindness, commitment to our staff and the funeral homes and cemeteries we serve. The industry is better because of the work you do every day and we thank you for it!
You are appreciated and loved by so many people and we hope you have a wonderful day!

04/27/2026

🌹🏇🌹 Happy Derby Week! 🌹🏇🌹
Our annual Kentucky Derby Giveaway is back!
This year, we have a basket from A Taste of Kentucky, complete with:

A genuine horseshoe from Churchill Downs
Bourbon Balls
Evan Williams Mint Julep Mix
Fun Snacks
EFF Peter Millar Hat
152 Kentucky Derby Glass and Lily Glass Set

To enter, comment your picks for Win, Place, and Show. You have til now til 6:30 pm EST on Saturday, May 2nd. One comment per person please! Share this post for a double entry! The winner will be announced Monday, May 4th at 12 pm EST.

Here are the post positions in order, and the current odds, good luck and go baby go!

🌹 Renegade, 9-2
🏇 Albus, 40-1
🌹 Intrepido, 50-1
🏇 Litmas Test, 30-1
🌹 Right to Party, 50-1
🏇 Commandment, 6-1
🌹 Danon Bourbon, 50-1
🏇 So Happy, 15-1
🌹 The Puma, 10-1
🏇 Wonder Dean, 25-1
🌹 Incredibolt, 25-1
🏇 Chief Wallabee, 10-1
🌹 Silent Tactic, 30-1
🏇 Potenete, 15-1
🌹 Emerging Market, 20-1
🏇 Pavlovian, 40-1
🌹 Six Speed, 40-1
🏇 Further Ado, 5-1
🌹 Golden Tempo, 30-1
🏇 Fulleffort, 20-1

04/25/2026

🌹🏇🌹 We're celebrating and counting down to the 152nd Running of the Kentucky Derby with opening day at Churchill Downs! 🌹🏇🌹
Here is what the track looked like all the way back in the 1940s. Happy Derby Week everyone! Be on the lookout Monday for details on our Kentucky Derby Giveaway!

04/23/2026

Congratulations Matt Stallings on a well deserved promotion!

The Messenger Co is pleased to announce the promotion Matt Stallings to Vice President of Thumbies, a Messenger Co family brand. The promotion reflects his leadership, strategic vision, and contributions to the brand’s growth.

Stallings has been instrumental in the complete overhaul of Thumbies’ marketing and technology infrastructure to support future growth.

Congratulations, Matt! 🎉

Read the full press release below in the comments.👇

04/23/2026

We’re just one week away from the ICCFA Annual Convention & Expo.
Our team is looking forward to connecting and sharing how we help funeral homes fund the FASTEST. EASIEST.® way in the industry.

Stop by Booth #275, right across from NGL Buck-Off.
See you there.🤠

04/17/2026

ICYMI: We are pleased to announce with our parent company, The Messenger Co., some exciting news! Our President, Andy Buckman, has been elevated to Chief Sales Officer.

In this role, Buckman will lead the company’s sales and marketing teams across its full portfolio of brands, including Messenger Stationery, Thumbies, Express Funeral Funding, CemSites, and Just Digital, overseeing growth initiatives and strengthening customer relationships across each business.

Buckman will also continue to serve as President of Express Funeral Funding, ensuring continuity of leadership, service, and strategic direction for the company’s funding operations and valued customer base.

👇 Read the full press release now! 👇
https://www.expressfuneralfunding.com/andy-buckman-elevated-to-chief-sales-officer-for-the-messenger-cos-portfolio-of-brands/

Auburn, IN – The Messenger Co is pleased to announce the promotion of Andy Buckman to Chief Sales Officer (CSO), effective immediately. In this role, Buckman will lead the company’s sales and marketing teams across its full portfolio of brands, including […]

04/15/2026

It's time for our Sales Service Spotlight, where we highlight the incredible volunteer work our Sales Team preforms in their communities. This month, we are highlighting Melissa Polis, our Northeast Account Manager, who volunteers through Foster the Family.

"Our goal is simple: to make sure every child who comes through our door feels loved, safe, and knows they always have a place with us. Once they’re here, they’re part of our family!"

Read on to learn more about the amazing work Melissa and her family do! We appreciate everything they do!https://www.expressfuneralfunding.com/sales-service-spotlight-melissa-polis-family-provide-loving-care-to-children-with-foster-the-family/

04/13/2026

Congratulations to Jarod Steffen for winning our EFF Swag for our Masters Giveaway! Please reach out to marketing@expff.com to send us your shipping information!
Thank you to everyone who entered and we hope you enjoyed an exciting weekend of golf!

04/09/2026

Celebrate tradition and excellence as The Masters kicks off at Augusta.
Text “MastersEFF” to 415.949.2428 for a chance to win a Peter Millar polo, hat, and EFF golf tees. Winner will be announced April 13th at 12pm EST.

04/08/2026

Larry McCracken and Kevin Smith had a great time at LFDA/MFDA in Biloxi, MS this week! Thank to everyone who came to our booth and we hope to see you again at our next show!