Blog

Social Media Engagement Strategies for Funeral Homes

Posted by ryan on Sep 7, 2011 in Blog, Social Media Marketing |

http://www.connectingdirectors.com – Funeral Homes have a unique opportunity to engage consumers and customers through social media marketing. Many funeral directors are not sure what to do after they create a Facebook page for their funeral home, and we get emails all the time asking about engagement strategies for funeral homes. In this video Ryan Thogmartin, Founder of...

Discussion Topic – What Would You Be Doing If You Were Not in The Funeral Profession?

Posted by ryan on Aug 4, 2011 in Blog |

Many funeral directors have had a life long calling to be involved in the funeral profession, but others have had a calling to do something else but have found themselves choosing the funeral profession for job security. Sometimes we dream/wonder about what we would like to be doing if not involved in our current profession. So we pose the question: What Would You Be Doing If You Were Not in The...

Man Takes Part in ‘O-H-I-O’ — From His Casket

Posted by ryan on Jul 14, 2011 in Blog, Funeral Industry News |

In my 42-plus years on this earth, and especially in the past several months, I’ve witnessed firsthand the passion and loyalty of Ohio State fans. To say that the fan base, especially when it comes to football, is fervent would be a massive understatement, and the fact that the school’s nickname is a nut turns the fervor into sheer poetry. It should go without saying their passion is almost...

4 Reasons Why Social Media Scares The Crap Out of Funeral Homes

Posted by ryan on Jul 1, 2011 in Blog, Social Media Marketing |

Funeral homes that have embraced social media and learned how to create and execute a strategy have quickly learned the positive effects of social media marketing. They have learned that social media can have a positive effect on any business regardless of size or industry. There seem to be two kinds of funeral home owners, those that don’t believe in social media, and those who have given...

34 Years of Service Coming to The End

Posted by ryan on Jun 9, 2011 in Blog, Hupp Stiverson WIlbert News |

We are sad to announce that June 29th, 2011 will be long time standout vault man Al Sealover’s last day with Hupp Stiverson Company. Al will be retiring after a long 34 year career with our company. Al has been embraced by all of our clients and continually receives complements for a job well done. In 34 years of service, which began in 1977, it is estimated that Albert Sealover has serviced...