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The January ICCFA Magazine was devoted in not a small way to the subject of education. I finished reading most of the issue, and while I thought it best to keep my pen shut, I thought better of that cowardly approach and decided to dive into the education pool, so to speak.

Industry News 01.26.12

Rick Platter — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 06:35:51 -0500

Joe Paterno's funeral 'a celebration' of ex-Penn State coach (U.S.)

Teen comes 400 miles to work with Newport funeral director (U.K.)

Industry News 01.25.12

Rick Platter — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 08:32:25 -0500

VA review of cemeteries nationally finds that renovations led to mistakes at 123 gravesites (U.S.)

2 House bills promote religious symbols at war memorials (U.S.)

Industry News 01.24.12

Rick Platter — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 08:44:10 -0500

Burial problems found at VA cemeteries (U.S.)

Wisconsin funeral home mourns therapy dog Oliver (U.S.)

Now, an 'iGrave' to help you track your kin's coffin (U.S.)

Industry News 01.23.12

Rick Platter — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 09:50:41 -0500

How are "death stocks," like funeral homes, doing? (U.S.)

Tuskegee airman buried at Arlington (U.S.)

Woman gravedigger finds it tough to meet both ends (India)

Test Post

rob treadway — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 05:26:00 -0500

Test Blog Post

U.S. GAO Publishes Report on Effectiveness of State Regulation of the Death Care Industry

rob treadway — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 13:46:53 -0500

U.S. GAO Publishes Report on Effectiveness of State Regulation of the Death Care Industry

Lighting a pet memorial candle can aid in the healing process

luxepets — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 21:25:19 -0500

We created this instruction sheet for pet crematories, vet clinics, and retail stores to use with our in loving memory dog/cat lovers candles to aid in the healing process. We share this with you in the hopes that it will bring your clients much comfort during this difficult time. This instruction sheet can be used with our in loving memory dog lover/cat lovers candle or your own.

With gratitude,

Claire Chew Gillenson

Industry News 1.12.12

Rick Platter — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 08:17:43 -0500

Burials may continue at foreclosed cemetery (U.S.)

Cemetery owner pleads guilty to failure to register (U.S.)

Selected Independent Funeral Homes Announces Launch of 'Why We Gather' (U.S.)