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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. We know that funeral directors work harder than all of Santa’s elves combined. Christmas, New Years Day and the entire holiday season is fully staffed with back up support so you can enjoy those days knowing your phones are always protected by ASD.

The “ASD Extra Mile Award” gives our employees the opportunity to commend one another for a job well done. This award fosters positivity in the office and helps us to spotlight employees who go above and beyond to do a good job at ASD. Our staff appreciates being able to recognize their fellow colleagues and the different ways they contribute positively to ASD.

With the right support system and tools to help you, the Christmas season doesn’t have to pass you by like the Polar Express. Mobile technology allows funeral professionals to simplify tasks and keep a finger on the pulse of the business at all times without sacrificing their freedom. ASD can help you reclaim your free time and create more opportunities to enjoy the holiday’s great blessings.

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 2019 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.

After 47 Years, the Czachor Family has learned a lot of about running a funeral home answering service. ASD’s 2nd generation Family-Member Owners were recently interviewed by the Funeral Business Advisor. In the interview, Kathy, Marty and Kevin spoke about the enduring influence of their parents and shared insights about specialized solutions have allowed ASD to grow into the company it is today.

It’s been over a week since the commencement of this year’s NFDA Convention in Chicago and we’re still reeling from all of the excitement of the largest gathering of funeral directors in the world. For those that work in funeral service, this event is both a long-awaited reunion & a wellspring of inspiration for the year ahead. Here are a few of our highlights and favorite moments from NFDA 2019.