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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.

From everyone here at ASD, we would like to wish you and your family a Happy Thanksgiving Day! With the holidays around the corner, we are reminded once again how many funeral professionals will be giving up time with their own families to provide support to others. We wanted to express our gratitude for all that you do. Here are 10 Reasons ASD is Thankful to Work With Funeral Directors.

ASD has proven to be the solution funeral homes can rely on during lean economic times. For 50 years, we have helped morticians resolve communication issues & improve processes. ASD can provide the same telephone services as a 24-hr receptionist for a fraction of the cost while giving you access to the funeral profession's most advanced technology tools to help you run your business as efficiently as possible.

Over the past 10+ years covering funeral-related stories, we have read story after story about human ashes being discovered in unbelievable places. From floating along the ocean shore to causing a commotion at a department store, here are 7 unexpected places where cremated remains have been discovered. Which one surprised you the most?

ASD’s 50-year company anniversary was recently spotlighted in the leading independent trade magazine for funeral professionals. This profile article was originally published in the October 2022 issue of American Funeral Director magazine by Executive Editor, Patti Martin Bartsche. The article features interviews with ASD’s family-member owners about our company’s history and growth through the years.