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ASD is looking forward to seeing our clients and friends in Kansas City at the 2023 ICCFA Annual Convention. Head to ASD's booth to see an interactive demonstration of our award-winning ASD Mobile app and other technologies we have created to make life more convenient for directors. Read our blog to learn what else you can expect at our booth this year. PLUS: 7 Cool Things To Check Out in KC!

With more than 29,000 followers, ASD – Answering Service for Directors’ Facebook page is the most popular social media page in the funeral profession. Here are some lessons we’ve learned along the way. This article was originally published in the April 2023 issue of The Director magazine, a publication of the National Funeral Directors Association, by ASD Public Relations Specialist, Jessica Farren.

To spread positive encouragement to everyone in the profession who is focused on maintaining their physical health, ASD is pleased to share these helpful fitness tips for funeral professionals, by funeral professionals. From personal stories that will inspire to practical tips to ideas for encouraging staff, these ideas will help keep you motivated in 2023.

In recent years, funeral directors have inspired others by imparting their unique perspectives, insights, and approaches to death and mourning. While some have used social media to share their outlook on mortuary work, others have made significant contributions through writing, research and public speaking. The common thread is a desire to lift the veil and show the world how rewarding working in deathcare can truly be.

As we mark the final week of National Women’s Month, we wanted to salute the many incredible and hardworking women working in the funeral profession. We also wanted to turn the tables and give the ladies a chance to laugh at some of the challenges and inaccuracies they sometimes encounter working in deathcare. Here are 9 Memes Every Female Funeral Professional Should Appreciate.

Every funeral home has a unique history, business culture and relationship with the public. Since no two funeral homes are exactly alike, we have made customization and flexibility the hallmarks of our answering service. Check out these 10 examples, based on real funeral homes we have helped in the past, that demonstrate how we meet the individual needs of every funeral home we serve.