Funeral directors and funeral home owners constantly strive to improve themselves for their community and the families they serve.

Unfortunately, they don’t often get the recognition they deserve. That’s why Frazer Consultants regularly features the accomplishments of funeral directors and funeral homes in our Funeral Home Happenings blog. See what your peers and colleagues have been up to lately!

If you or someone you know deserves recognition, email us at marketing@frazerconsultants.com We’d love to feature you or them in our next installment of Funeral Home Happenings!

Funeral Home to Open New Location

Bowers Funeral Home is opening a new location in Presque Isle, Maine. Currently, the funeral home has locations in Houlton and Island Falls.

Read more at The County.

Two Funeral Homes Hosting a Food Drive

Dugan-Kramer Funeral Home & Crematory in Scottsbluff, Nebraska and Gering Memorial Chapel in Gering, Nebraska are hosting a food drive until the end of March. People can bring non-perishable food donations to either of the funeral home locations from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Read more at Star Herald.

Alabama’s Oldest, Active Funeral Home Opens New Cremation Center

Davenport & Harris Funeral Home, Inc. in Birmingham, Alabama, which is the oldest, active family-owned business in Birmingham and the oldest, active funeral home in Alabama, celebrated opening their new cremation center.

Read more at Birmingham Times.

Funeral Director Wins Entrepreneur of the Year Award

Marcus Harrison of Harrison Funeral Chapel in Alton, Illinois received the Entrepreneur of the Year Award from the National Funeral Directors and Morticians Association.

Read more at The Telegraph.

Funeral Home and Monument Company Team Up to Open New Location

Sol Levinson & Bros, Inc. and Fram Monument Company worked together to open a new location in Annapolis, Maryland so Jewish families have easier access to end-of-life religious services.

Read more at Baltimore Sun.