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Many of the communication processes utilized by funeral homes date back to a time before mobile technology. Actions such as making unnecessary phone calls, keeping handwritten notes or entering data into multiple programs result in inefficiencies and miscommunication among funeral home teams. Breaking these bad habits can help you increase productivity, eliminate time wasters & become a better communicator.

Working at ASD is a unique and rewarding experience. Creating an office environment where team members are passionate about their work, care about co-workers and want the company to succeed has remained a constant goal through ASD’s leadership. Read our blog post to learn more about how starting your career at ASD can help you grow professionally.

Wishing you & your family a happy and festive 4th of July holiday! Every year, this date reminds us to pause and appreciate the freedoms we are so fortunate to have. At ASD, we believe that freedom comes in many forms. We know many directors spend a great deal of time shackled to a phone. Our mission is to provide solutions that liberate our clients to spend more time doing the things they love.

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.

ASD VP & Family-Member Owner, Kevin Czachor, was recently published in Kates Boylston Publications’ 2021 Funeral Directors Guide to Statistics. In the article, Kevin unpacks statistics that reveal how the pandemic impacted funeral home telephone activity and death call patterns. The article also examines the impact on shopper-related calls and ASD’s transition to a remote work force.

ASD is pleased to announce the recent promotions of five dedicated employees: Jim Russo, Andrew Yavil, Nina McAllister, Daniel Eckenrode and Brandon Torres. They are well deserving of these advancements in their careers and we are eager to see what they will achieve in their new roles within our company. ASD will also be expanding our Client Solutions Department to increase our company's customer service outreach.