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Artificial intelligence can be a valuable tool in your toolbox for business needs. However, businesses using or contemplating the use of AI should be mindful of its risks and limitations. This technology is still in its early stages of use and development. Before...
Artificial intelligence can be a valuable tool in your toolbox for business needs. However, businesses using or contemplating the use of AI should be mindful of its risks and limitations. This technology is still in its...
Advice for your funeral home business as we move into the New Year. Read some of the best tips, advice and insights from around the web, to help your firm with all aspects of daily life - from the sublime to the mundane! How SMEs Can Help Employees Save for...
Filing tax returns can be a complex and confusing endeavor, particularly if your funeral home does not have anyone specifically trained in accounting and financial reporting. AFDA has compiled some best practices and tips to help your business stay compliant and...
FEMA have updated the Funeral Assistance Policy documentation required for COVID-related deaths that took place before May 16, 2020. In the early months of the pandemic medical personnel may not have listed COVID-19 as a cause of death on the death certificate.The...
This report from the Center for the Study of Traumatic Stress highlights some of the major risks associated with being death-care workers and especially how the COVID-19 pandemic may have exacerbated these post-traumatic reactions.As Funeral Home owners, leaders, and...
It has come to our attention that some funeral homes are being contacted by FEMA to confirm information provided by an applicant. If you are contacted for this purpose, this is not due to an application being incorrectly made by your funeral home - it is part of the...
Last week, the Biden administration announced a new tax credit that would help businesses offer paid time off for employees to receive COVID-19 vaccinations. In addition, the tax credit can also be used to cover time off if an employee needs time to recover from side...
This month's education articles from Federated Insurance cover the following topics:Risk Management Corner tackles subjects related to workplace safety Risk Management Corner tackles subjects related to workplace safety 2021-4-RMC-Disaster-Strikes-ElectricalDownload...
On Monday morning, Governor Asa Hutchinson signed the ERAVE amendment bill, HB1659, into law. Among those there to witness were AFDA President, Kenny Culpepper, Executive Director, Chad Gallagher, and lead sponsor Representative Mark Perry (Jacksonville). This bill...
Late on Thursday, FEMA announced that individuals will be able to begin applying for COVID-19 Funeral Assistance on April 12. The FEMA Funeral Assistance website has been updated with the phone numbers that families can call to begin the application process. COVID-19...
Staying connected with others and having easy access to information is more important than ever. More people are doing things on their mobile devices, so communication is possible wherever and whenever with the tap of a finger. Technology and social media make it easy...
By: C. Suzanne Eades, CPC, Senior Vice PresidentArea Sales Director and SFLIC Sales & Products TrainingSelected Funeral and Life Insurance Company Do funeral homes need an effective insurance program? Do you want to build your funeral home’s market share and make...