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Resources
Resources for Funeral Homes
How to Free Your Funeral Business from Debt and Build Lasting Financial Health
For independent funeral business owners and family-run funeral homes, financial debt challenges...
How to Start a Funeral Home Business in Your Community: A Complete Guide
Starting a funeral home requires a blend of compassion, organization, and business acumen. It’s a...
Smarter Document Systems for Funeral Homes
You didn’t open a funeral home to swim in paperwork. But here it is, flowing from every drawer,...
Building Trust: 8 Key Practices to Secure Customer Data in Your New Business
In the funeral industry, the confidentiality and security of customer information are paramount....
Resources for Individuals
Meaningful Ways to Connect and Honor Loved Ones Before and After Loss
Arkansas funeral directors and families living on the edge of loss face a unique emotional weight:...
Thoughtful Ways to Prioritize Emotional and Mental Wellness
Embarking on a journey to enhance your mental well-being can be both exciting and rewarding. By...
How to Start Fresh in a New Place After a Loss
6 ways to start fresh in a new place after losing a loved one
What to Do When One Parent Needs Assisted Living and the Other Doesn’t
Aging is not for the faint of heart. And watching your loved ones age can be difficult, too,...
Memorials
Everett Smith, Jr.
Everett Smith, Jr., age 94, of Glenwood, went to be with his Lord on Tuesday, December 23,...
Alton Wayne Speer
Alton Wayne Speer, of Rector, passed away on March 12, 2024 at the age of 76. He was born on...
Featured Corporate Sponsor
Batesville
For more than 100 years, Batesville has been dedicated to helping families honor the lives of those they love.® Our history of manufacturing excellence, product nnovation, superior customer service, and reliable delivery helped Batesville become a leader in the death care industry in North America. We are proud to offer an unmatched assortment of bronze, copper, stainless steel, steel, and hardwood caskets, unique personalization and memorialization offerings, contemporary cremation products, and innovative technology and web-based solutions, underpinned by proven strategies to help funeral homes optimize their business and create stronger relationships with families in their communities.
- Mike Hall [email protected]
- Alan Buckliew [email protected]
- 1 Batesville Blvd, Batesville, IN 47006
- 281-782-3885