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Have you ever wandered through a cemetery, spotted a beautiful headstone and pondered about the life that may have inspired it? Cemetery monuments inspire a natural curiosity in all of us. From their inscriptions to their illustrations to the manner in which the stone is carved, gravestones carry fascinating stories. In this blog, we take a look at 11 unique gravestones and unearth the incredible stories behind them.

To celebrate the start of a new year and to spread positive encouragement to everyone in the profession who is focused on maintaining their physical health, we are launching a new series with helpful fitness tips for funeral professionals, by funeral professionals. From personal stories that will inspire to practical tips to ideas for encouraging staff, ASD’s Health & Fitness Series will help keep you motivated in 2023.

In 2022, ASD marked our 50th Anniversary which made us more reflective of our past than ever before. While we spent a lot of the year looking back on how far we have come, we never stopped contemplating the future. As we look forward to an exciting and innovative year here at ASD, we’ve taken some time to reflect back on all the significant moments from last year. Here is our 2022 Year in Review.

As we welcome the magical Christmas season here at ASD, we wish you & your family the same joy and excitement we feel during this time of year. From everyone her at ASD, we offer our warmest wishes for a happy holiday season! In so many ways, funeral directors are truly the unsung heroes of the holidays. More than ever we feel truly privileged to be able to work with such dedicated individuals.

Families who are suffering a loss need to understand they are not invisible and not alone, and many funeral professionals have done a tremendous job promoting that message within their communities. There are so many inspiring examples out there of different traditions funeral homes have that make the holidays more meaningful for their community. Here are 20 heartwarming holiday traditions at funeral homes.

To kickoff the Christmas season, we’ve compiled a list of unique and distinctive gifts we think most directors would appreciate. We’ve updated our selections for 2022 to replace out-of-stock items with brand new gift ideas. Whether you’re shopping for your spouse, parent, sibling, or a co-worker, we have no doubt you’ll find something special on this list for the funeral director in your life.