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At ASD, we are committed to helping you manage your business needs in the most cost effective way possible. Through our partnerships and custom-built features, you could dramatically reduce and even eliminate your monthly ASD bill. If you're not taking advantage of these profitable opportunities, you could be missing out on thousands of dollars of savings. Here are some ways we have helped our clients lower their costs without sacrificing the level of service offered.

Originally published by ASD in the January issue of ICCFA Magazine, this article examines the lack of resources within the funeral industry for the spouses of funeral directors and the rise in dual-income funeral families. The article tells the different stories of several wives, some of whom have taken steps to create a medium that will help connect them with other people in the country who also have a funeral director in their immediate lives.

Each week, ASD recognizes four employees with an "Outstanding Service Award". "Outstanding Service Awards" are given to ASD Staff who exhibit the sensitivity and attention to detail that set ASD apart from other answering services.

Originally published by ASD in the January issue of American Funeral Director Magazine, this article examines the crucial role of first impressions and how funeral professionals can safeguard new business opportunities by correctly responding to price shoppers. Additionally, the article discusses shifts within the industry and resources available to help funeral professionals meet the specific needs of the next generation of funeral consumers.

On Thursday, January 19, funeral professionals can come to ASD's office in Media to earn up to six hours of Continuing Education in two separate three-hour classes. Funeral Professionals from PA and MD are welcome to register for one or both classes. All training will be conducted by licensed funeral professionals of the Regulatory Support Services, Inc.

This Sunday, January 8, ASD will administer the quarterly test of our Crisis Notification System at 4 p.m. EST. This test helps us to perfect our notification system to ensure that we can quickly communicate with you in the event of an emergency. The Crisis Notification System was created to provide your funeral home with a timely and reliable notification in the event of a serious loss of capacity at ASD.