Q: What are some facts about baby boomers?
A: According to Prudential in February 2013, baby boomers are retiring at a rate of 10,000 a day.
Q: What are some statistics about our profession?
A: CNBC's news special "Death: It's a Living," which originally aired on Janaury 31, 2013, pulled a variety of facts from around the industry, including:
Q: How do I start a cemetery?
A: Here is a list of some considerations involved with establishing a cemetery.
Q: How do I find a cemetery, funeral home, cemetery-funeral home combo, crematory, pet loss service provider or allied/related business professional in my area?
A: Here is a listing of ICCFA members. You may search by type of business, city and state. You may also search for a particular property name to find out if they are an ICCFA member.
Q: What was the worst cemetery disaster in United States history?
A: The Great Midwestern Flood of 1993 that washed out the Hardin Cemetery in Hardin, Missouri. Nearly 800 headstones, vaults and caskets were unearthed, sending them through streets and fields. It took a massive effort to help recover, identify and return the remains to their rightful resting ground.
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