Cooper Professionals

01/06/2026

The new Ring Sensors can detect motion, openings, glass breakage, and smoke, and can also monitor carbon monoxide levels, leaks, temperature changes, and air quality.

The new Ring Sensors can detect motion, openings, glass breakage, and smoke, and can also monitor carbon monoxide levels, leaks, temperature changes, and air quality.

01/06/2026

The Commander Initiative | Moving Forward—Together
As we enter our next phase of growth, The Commander Initiative will be strengthening relationships across our entire network—reconnecting with our valued members, engaging closely with our vendor partners, and welcoming new funeral homes and industry allies into the fold.
In the coming weeks, our leadership team will be reaching out directly to vendors and members, reaffirming partnerships, identifying opportunities to increase buying power, and ensuring every relationship remains aligned with our mission: protecting and empowering independent funeral homes.
We are also proud to announce that we will be reestablishing The Commander Initiative Advisory Board—a select group of respected professionals who will help guide strategy, innovation, and member-focused growth.
If you are:
• A funeral home owner or director
• A vendor serving the death care profession
• An industry leader interested in shaping the future of independent funeral service
…and would like to be considered for the Advisory Board or simply want to reconnect, we invite you to reach out directly.

The Commander Initiative was built on collaboration, trust, and shared purpose—and that commitment remains stronger than ever.

📩 Message us directly or email to start the conversation.
contact@cooperprofessionals.com or Call 312-442-0443

01/06/2026

Narwal's new robo vacuum cleaner switches to quiet mode near a baby's crib.

Narwal's new robo vacuum cleaner switches to quiet mode near a baby's crib.

01/05/2026

There is no timeline for when these systems will become available. But once they do, Kodiak could bring its tech to more trucks, faster.

There is no timeline for when these systems will become available. But once they do, Kodiak could bring its tech to more trucks, faster.

01/05/2026

Africa’s largest fintech company, Flutterwave, has acquired Nigerian open banking startup Mono in an all-stock deal valued between $25 million and $40 million, according to people familiar with the transaction. The acquisition brings together two of Africa’s leading fintech infrastructure companies. Flutterwave operates one of the continent’s widest payments networks, while Mono, often described as […]

Africa’s largest fintech company, Flutterwave, has acquired Nigerian open banking startup Mono in an all-stock deal.

01/04/2026

France and Malaysia have joined India in condemning Grok for creating sexualized deepfakes of women and minors.

France and Malaysia have joined India in condemning Grok for creating sexualized deepfakes of women and minors.

01/04/2026

Subtle's new $199 earbuds will also let you dictate in any app on desktop or phone

Subtle's new $199 earbuds will also let you dictate in any app on desktop or phone

01/03/2026

Cremation is no longer the future—it's the present, and the conglomerates know it. Across America, major corporate players are seizing control of crematories, locking out independents, and dictating prices. If you don’t own it, they will. And when they do, the cost to your funeral home, your families, and your future could be devastating.
That’s why FT North America, the nation’s premier custom crematory builder, is standing with independents—endorsed by The Commander Initiative.

🔹Full licensing & regulatory compliance support
🔹Group ownership models for shared community investment
🔹Revenue streams that rival traditional services
🔹National implementation, local control

One crematory. One community. Unlimited possibilities.Through a Commander-endorsed consolidation model, funeral homes can now co-own cremation facilities, dramatically reduce costs, and build a passive income stream while remaining compliant with every state’s specific legal requirements.
You’re not just buying a crematory.
You’re buying your independence.
You're creating a permanent asset that generates revenue and puts your firm in control.
Don’t let someone else burn your future.
Secure your legacy.
Own the flame.

Complete our questionnaire below and see if this may be a good fit for you?
https://bit.ly/4hZsWUw

👉 Contact FT Cremation & Incineration today at (330) 723-6339 to learn how you and other local funeral homes can unite, invest, and thrive.
Visit: https://www.ftnorthamerica.com/

01/03/2026

A new tool should make it easier for California residents to limit data brokers’ ability to store and sell their personal information.

A new tool should make it easier for California residents to limit data brokers’ ability to store and sell their personal information.

01/03/2026

Ilya Lichtenstein, who pled guilty to money laundering charges tied to his role in the massive hack of crypto exchange Bitfinex, has apparently been released early from prison.

Ilya Lichtenstein, who pled guilty to money laundering charges tied to his role in the massive hack of crypto exchange Bitfinex, has apparently been released early from prison.