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NFDA Survey Shows Value of Attending Funerals In Person
Brookfield, Wis. – In the second edition of its “Value of a Funeral” Consumer Study, the National Funeral Directors Association (NFDA)
Matching Donation Campaign Brings in $22k for the Trust
LINCOLNSHIRE, IL — November 21, 2022 — Thanks to a generous donation match pledge made by Tribute Technology, the Selected
Hillenbrand exploring ‘strategic alternatives’ for Batesville
Hillenbrand, Inc. announced Wednesday that its Board of Directors had started exploring strategic alternatives for its Batesville business. As part
Polyguard & Co LLC Acquires Vantage Products Corporation
Afton, WY, June 6, 2022. Polyguard & Co LLC, a manufacturer-distributor of lightweight burial containers, acquired Vantage Products Corporation, founded in
Wilbert Funeral Services acquires Carrera Manufacturing
OVERLAND PARK, KANSAS (May 2, 2022) – Wilbert Funeral Services announced Tuesday the acquisition of certain assets of Carrera Manufacturing,
The good, bad and ugly of higher interest rates
There is an old Scottish proverb that holds that it is “an ill wind that blows nobody good.” It seems
NFDA’s 2021 General Price List study shows funeral costs not rising as fast as inflation
While the prices for many goods and services are increasing rapidly, the cost of a funeral is not growing as
Wilbert Funeral Services, Inc. Acquires Continental Casket Company
OVERLAND PARK, KS, October 15, 2021 – Wilbert Funeral Services, Inc. (“Wilbert”) is pleased to announce the acquisition of certain assets of the Continental Casket
Call to participate in Annual Survey of Manufacturers
The Annual Survey of Manufacturers (ASM) provides the best measure of current U.S. manufacturing industry outputs, inputs, operating status and