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ASD's 10 All-Time Favorite Blog Posts

On May 6th, 2011 ASD created our first blog entry, announcing the update of the redesigned myASD.com. Since then, we have been thrilled by the support and encouragement we have received from funeral professionals across the country as we continue to expand our online presence. The ASD blog was designed to be a two-way channel between our company and your funeral home. It helps us to keep you informed of the latest ASD news, promotions and features and allows you to post feedback or questions 24/7. To celebrate the growing success of our blog and commemorate its 1 Year Anniversary this weekend, we are naming our 10 All-Time Favorite Blog Posts.

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9 New Christmas Trees That Will Live On Well Past the End of the Season

This year, the East Coast endured massive snow storms, an earthquake, and Hurricane Irene, causing ASD's owners to explore new landscaping options that would better protect their staff, clients and property. In addition to safety concerns, ASD's owners wanted to enhance the exterior appearance of our headquarters with new trees and plant life to create a more welcoming outdoor setting. These preventative measures provide added protection to your funeral home by ensuring that ASD is preapred for the most challenging weather events.

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ASD in the News: Read ASD's cover story in this month's Funeral Business Advisor

ASD was featured on the cover of the November/December 2011 issue of Funeral Business Advisor.  The article, "One Missed Call = Countless Missed Business Opportunities" discusses why it is essential for funeral homes to protect their phone lines. 

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44 ASD Employees Camp Out To Take Calls During Hurricane Irene

When we learned a destructive hurricane was headed straight for the region, we made arrangements to provide both our staff members and funeral director clients with protection. 44 ASD employees camped out in the offices and conference rooms to ensure your funeral home had back up support during Irene’s destructive wake.

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About ASD

ASD - Answering Service for Directors - has been helping Funeral Homes to manage their calls and their lives since 1972.

ASD now serves more than 5000 funeral homes and is the preferred choice among Independent Funeral Homes and Funeral Home Directors. Our goal is to provide the same level of customer service and satisfaction that our Funeral Homes have been providing to families for generations.