Funeral Service Insider

03/21/2026

700 pounds… and no crematory would take him.

A family's heartbreaking search raises a tough question: are we prepared for cases like this?
From cremation limits to alternative options—this is a wake-up call for deathcare.

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03/21/2026

Who made the cut for best service?
Johnson Consulting Group just revealed its 2025 winners 👀
See the list ➜

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. – Johnson Consulting Group has announced the recipients of the Johnson Consulting Group 2025 Excellence in Customer Service Awards, powered by J3Tech Solutions.

03/20/2026

What's next for funeral service regulation?
More than 100 professionals from across the U.S. and Canada gathered in Louisville for The Conference's 122nd Annual Meeting. Get the full recap

LOUISVILLE, Ky. – Funeral service professionals from across the United States and Canada convened in Louisville, Kentucky, from Feb. 24-26 for the 122nd Annual Meeting of The International Conference of

03/20/2026

No password. Just instant access.
Travel Plan by Inman's new Member Portal is here—and it changes everything.
See what's new ➜

FORT WAYNE, Ind. – The Travel Plan by Inman has announced the launch of its new Member Portal, a convenient and secure online resource designed to give members easy access

03/19/2026

Your FREE Access to FSI Is LIVE

What if the stories shaping funeral service right now could change how you think about your business… instantly?
Inside today's Open Access Edition

➜ With Final Choices, Does Size Matter?
➜ Women's History Month Spotlight
➜ Not Forgotten
➜ Spring in the Embalming Room
➜ Until They Come Home Initiative
➜ 'The Life We Leave'

Read it now — link in the comments

03/19/2026

Hollywood is coming for deathcare…
A new documentary, Death Boom, backed by Leonardo DiCaprio, is set to expose the industry's environmental impact and spark major conversations (and maybe controversy).
Will it inform… or misrepresent?
➜ Here's what we know so far ➜ Link in comment

03/19/2026

"Boil in a Bag." "Human Composting." "Removal."
Are these really the words shaping how families experience deathcare?

The language we use matters more than you think and some of it might be doing more harm than good.
This is a conversation the profession needs to have

➜ Link in comments

03/19/2026

Obituaries are about to change… big time
From newspapers to TV + social storytelling—Milestone's move with Chptr is turning heads.
➜ See what this means

AUBURN, Maine – Milestone Funeral Partners, a growing network of funeral homes and cemeteries headquartered in Maine, today announced the expansion of its partnership with Chptr, a cutting-edge digital platform

03/18/2026

This is NOT your typical show. Introducing American Cemetery Live. Real, unfiltered conversations the industry actually needs. Trust us… you'll want in.
Read more + how to watch ➜ Link in the comments

03/18/2026

Learn about restorative art from our new editor Jennifer Lares Mulling Mortician, LLC and Amanda King AMEK graphics today

03/17/2026

Funeral Directors Life has added a new powerhouse to its team. With 20+ years of sales experience and a reputation for building strong client relationships, Kelon Lewis has been named Market Center Manager, serving funeral homes in the San Antonio and Austin markets.

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ABILENE, Texas – Funeral Directors Life has announced that Kelon Lewis has joined the company as Market Center Manager in Texas.

03/17/2026

A 150-year-old family business just made a major move in the green industry.
SiteOne Landscape Supply has acquired Reinders, a fifth-generation distributor known for irrigation, lighting, and landscape expertise across the Midwest.

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ROSWELL, Ga. – SiteOne Landscape Supply has acquired Reinders, a fifth-generation, family-owned distributor of irrigation, agronomics, holiday and landscape lighting, and landscape supplies with 12 locations across Wisconsin, Michigan, Illinois,