It’s the “Ides of March” today — representing the 74th day of the Roman calendar and the day in ancient Rome that was the deadline for settling debts from the previous year. . . .Of course, the “Ides of March”, or the 15th of March, has also became known for betrayal because it was on that date in 44 B.C. that the assassination of Emperor Julius Caesar happened.  Thus the commonplace slogan, “Beware the Ides of March”.

Nothing so devious at Funeral Director Daily but since the “Ides of March” falls on the 15th of March, as is our custom each month on the 15th, we lay out our Top 5 “Most-Read” stories of the past 30 days. . . .Here, they are:

1. The dilemma facing rural funeral homes
2. Our Take:  The expiration of SCI acquisition moratorium will lead to cascading deals soon
3. Who will be the “Disruptive Force” in Death Care?
4. Will Prelude be the product?
5. State of California seeks to seize cemetery assets. 

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