Again, the 15th of the month leads us to re-issue our Top Read articles of the month for our readers —  just in case you missed one of them the first time.

This month two articles dealing with legal issues of Death Care appear as our Top Two articles and for the first-time ever an article has re-appeared on the list for a 2nd time.  The article “Funeral Women Lead is defining a path for the changing face of funeral service” first appeared in August 2025 and had enough readers to be on the August 15 Top Read list.

In what probably signals better SEO rankings for Funeral Director Daily, now – 60 days later — the article is reappearing as one of our Top 5 read articles between September 15 and October 14.  A first for Funeral Director Daily articles!!

Here’s the articles that our readers read most over the past 30 days just in case you missed one:

1. Indiana Court:  “Death Doula” does not need a funeral director license.
2. Arkansas lawsuit questions “Denials of Claims” with “Burial” policies.
3. “Funeral Women Lead” is defining a path for the changing face of funeral service.
4. Another acquisition by Park Lawn Corporation.
5. Titan Casket “Keeps on Keeping on”. . . and growing.

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Passare improves popular Calendar feature with color-coding options

ABILENE, TX – September 10, 2025 – Passare is excited to announce a major improvement to its Calendar feature: color-coding capabilities. Funeral professionals can now better organize their schedules in Passare and highlight the details that matter most to them and their teams.

“The Calendar feature has been a great tool for our customers to help teams stay on the same page about upcoming events,” said Nick Tunheim, Vice President of Client Services at Passare. “Color-coding can easily align with digital whiteboards and provides more customization and enhanced visibility into important details.”

Calendar color-coding works similarly to Passare’s new Whiteboard feature in that users can set color-coding rules for their organization. For example, users can set rules to show each funeral director’s events in a specific color. Or users can make burials one color and cremations another color. Besides the color-coding addition, Calendar has other minor UI improvements, including new icons for repeating and private events, improved spacing and font for better readability, updates to views, and more.

“This Calendar upgrade benefits every Passare user,” continued Tunheim. “Whether you manage multiple locations, team members, or just your daily events, color-coding makes it easy to stay organized with a clear view of your schedule.”

Learn more about the Calendar feature here. To see more of what Passare has to offer, book a demo.

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Grief is a universal experience, yet it affects each of us in deeply personal ways. Whether mourning the loss of a loved one, a cherished relationship, or a life chapter that has passed, words can provide comfort and understanding during difficult times. Throughout history, writers, poets, and thinkers have captured the essence of grief, offering wisdom and solace through their words. Here are some of the most poignant quotes about grief and what they teach us about love, loss, and healing.

1. “Grief is the price we pay for love.” — Queen Elizabeth II

This simple yet profound quote reminds us that grief is a natural consequence of deep love. The pain of loss reflects the depth of our connections, serving as a testament to the significance of those we mourn.

2. “What we have once enjoyed deeply we can never lose. All that we love deeply becomes a part of us.” — Helen Keller

Helen Keller’s words offer reassurance that love transcends physical presence. The memories and impact of those we’ve lost remain embedded in our hearts and minds.

3. “No one ever told me that grief felt so like fear.” — C.S. Lewis

In his book A Grief Observed, Lewis articulates the raw and unpredictable nature of grief. The uncertainty, anxiety, and vulnerability that accompany loss can feel overwhelming, much like fear itself.

4. “There is no grief like the grief that does not speak.” — Henry Wadsworth Longfellow

This quote highlights the importance of expressing grief. Suppressing sorrow can deepen our pain, while sharing our feelings can foster healing and connection with others who understand.

5. “The reality is that you will grieve forever. You will not ‘get over’ the loss of a loved one; you will learn to live with it. You will heal and rebuild yourself around the loss you have suffered.” — Elisabeth Kübler-Ross

Kübler-Ross, a renowned psychiatrist who studied the grieving process, reminds us that grief never truly disappears. Instead, we integrate our losses into our lives, growing around them as we move forward.

6. “Tears shed for another person are not a sign of weakness. They are a sign of a pure heart.” — José N. Harris

Grief often brings tears, and this quote reassures us that crying is not a weakness but a reflection of the love and compassion we carry within us.

7. “How lucky I am to have something that makes saying goodbye so hard.” — A.A. Milne

Attributed to the beloved Winnie the Pooh author, this quote shifts our perspective on grief, reminding us to be grateful for the meaningful relationships that make parting so difficult.

8. “Grief, I’ve learned, is really just love. It’s all the love you want to give but cannot. All of that unspent love gathers up in the corners of your eyes, the lump in your throat, and in the hollow part of your chest.” — Jamie Anderson

Anderson’s words beautifully frame grief as a continuation of love. Even in sorrow, love remains—unexpressed, yet deeply felt.

Finding Meaning Through Grief

While grief is painful, these words of wisdom remind us that it is also a profound expression of love. Though loss can feel insurmountable, we can find comfort in the knowledge that love never truly leaves us—it transforms, lingers, and shapes the way we continue to live.

If you’re grieving, take solace in these words and know that you are not alone. In time, healing will come, and your love for those lost will continue in new and beautiful ways.

An article that was about a pilot program in America’s Veterans Administration (VA) cemeteries proved to be the most read article in the past thirty days on Funeral Director Daily.

The article dealt with this press release sent out by the Veterans Administration in late November.  The press release noted “the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs announced it is now piloting interments in green burial sections at three VA national cemeteries. This pilot provides Veterans interment options that minimize environmental impact”.

Other articles that rated in Funeral Director Daily’s “Top 5” from December 15 to January 14 include articles on acquisitions, growing case volume, the death of a Minnesota funeral legend, and an opinion on the Federal Trade Commission “Funeral Rule” implementation.  If you missed those articles, here they are:

1. Veteran’s Affairs Cemeteries to offer “Green Burial” pilot programs.
2. Funeral home adds two locations, tweaks their brand.  
3. More case volume:  Organic growth vs. Acquisition
4. Minnesota loses a legend in Death Care
5. My Opinion:  Federal Trade Commission should suspend potential “Funeral Rule” changes

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As customary, Funeral Director Daily looks to mid-month to reflect on what our readers have been reading.  We do so by re-posting our most popular read articles of the past 30 days. . . . .This month there is a small familiarity with those articles — they either contain a story of Service Corporation International (SCI) or a story that deals with regulatory issues within the profession.

Here are those articles by popularity. . . .If you missed one, here’s your chance to read it. . . .

1. SCI shuffles Corner Offices
2. NFDA joins in quest to delay implementation of Corporate Transparency Act (CTA)
3. Bill introduced to raise Social Security Death Benefit
4. The Crematory Dilemma:  Continued consumer choice vs. the NIMBY attitude
5. SCI adds San Antonio funeral home locations.

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