Benjamin Schmidt Formaldehyde, Funeral Service, and The Brazilian Blowout Fun fact, or maybe not so fun, formaldehyde was used in embalmingin some capacityfornearly 90years before OSHA set a national exposure limit. This means thatgenerations of embalmers practicedalmost en... Education Embalming Funeral Director History Liability Relevancy Wellness Jan 24, 2026
Larry Stuart, Jr. 150 Years of Smoke and Mirrors (The Good Kind) As we cross the threshold into 2026, the funeral industry finds itself in a peculiar, poetic position. We aren't just flipping a calendar page; we are standing at a massive historical crossroads. In 1... Business Management Cremation Education Education Funeral Director History Marketing Relevancy Dec 30, 2025
Larry Stuart, Jr. Labor Day Off? As Labor Day approaches here in the U.S. and Canada, most people are gearing up for the unofficial end of summer. They’re firing up the grill, packing for a final trip to the lake, or just looking for... Funeral Director Gratitude History Aug 30, 2025
Larry Stuart, Jr. Remembering the Fallen With the final Monday in May drawing near each year comes a welcome break from work and a chance to begin the summer season with the warmth and sunshine Americans love. But amidst the leisure and fest... Education Gratitude History May 25, 2025
Benjamin Schmidt Obedience to Authority: A Funeral Director's View This exploration of authority in funeral service draws parallels between the Milgram experiment and the role of funeral directors. The Milgram experiment, conducted in the early 1960s by psychologist ... Business Management Education Funeral Director History Marketing Relevancy Jan 30, 2025
Larry Stuart, Jr. Honoring the Past Analyzing the past and applying that wisdom to the future can reveal trends and predict outcomes that can result in a more positive impact on our profession and our cultural richness. A Reflection on ... History Relevancy Jan 30, 2024
Benjamin Schmidt Incorrupt or Not? Sister Wilhelmina Lancaster Lived a Saintly Life Was the fact that Sister Wilhelmina Lancaster's remains were not decomposed when she was exhumed to move her to a new shine mean she lived closer to Christ as the Catholic Church claims? Or is there m... Embalming Funeral Director History Religion Jun 28, 2023
Larry Stuart, Jr. Cremation IS Traditional According to the Cremation Association of North America the rate of cremation passed 50% of deaths in 2016 and there are no signs of a slowdown for decades. Big deal! Fifty is just a number, right? Li... Cremation Education Education History Marketing Relevancy Nov 14, 2016
