Homesteaders Life Company

This month, we’re looking back at our most popular blog posts from this entire year, counting down to our #1 post of 2024! We’re halfway through today, presenting our third most popular blog post: Ways Funeral Directors Can Support Families Grieving Suicide Loss. As a funeral professional, the role you have in supporting families impacted by suicide is incredibly important in helping them feel seen and supported on their grief journey. In this blog post, we offer ways you can provide the most meaningful support and aftercare for families experiencing suicide loss. https://hubs.ly/Q02_xK5h0

We know that supporting families goes beyond the funeral service — it’s about providing ongoing care and guidance throughout their grief journey. We encourage you to direct your client families to Grief Chats offered on https://hubs.ly/Q02_xv1J0. These videos feature candid conversations with grief experts offering in-depth insights into the complexities of grief and loss. In these chats, you’ll hear from professionals devoted to guiding others through their grief, along with personal stories from individuals who have walked their own paths of loss. https://hubs.ly/Q02_x5c20

This month, we’re looking back at our most popular blog posts from this entire year, counting down to our #1 post of 2024! Next up is our fourth most popular blog post: Going Beyond Words: Actions to Show You Care After a Loss. For many people, the desire to support someone they love after they’ve experienced a loss activates the helper inside of them. Either they struggle to find the right words to say and opt for action instead, or they feel words aren’t enough. Read this blog post to discover practical advice on actions to provide comfort and compassion to those grieving: https://hubs.ly/Q02_xx_N0

Do you find yourself relying on outdated processes and tracking your business on paper? What about trying to make critical business decisions without the data you need, or using disconnected systems that make it difficult to analyze your sales and marketing activities’ impact? If you answered, “yes,” to any of these questions, you may benefit from using a funeral home CRM system. Read this week’s blog post for how Engauge CRM system can help you increase your productivity and boost your funeral home and preneed business. https://hubs.ly/Q02_xwhC0

Download the seventh edition of Preneed Motivators today! Our extensive research laid out in this report gives you an inside look at the demographics and behavior of policy owners, the key factors influencing their decision-making and how a positive policy owner experience can make all the difference. Plus, you’ll discover practical solutions to help grow your preneed program, better serve your community and positively impact your bottom line. Download the full report here: https://hubs.ly/Q02_xdsL0

This month, we’re looking back at our most popular blog posts from this entire year, counting down to our #1 post of 2024! Let’s start with our fifth most popular blog post: What We Experienced at the NFDA Professional Women’s Conference. After talking to a few attendees about their experience at the NFDA Professional Women’s Conference, the feedback was unanimous: inspiration and excitement overflowed, and the conference was invaluable to continue in the service we all remain passionate about in the funeral profession. Read all about this incredible conference: https://hubs.ly/Q02_xCnW0

It’s National App Day! Have you discovered the newest features on the myHomesteaders® app? In the last year, we redesigned the myHomesteaders® app experience. It's now even easier to manage your preneed program right from your smartphone, providing access to important policy information anywhere you’re connected. Download the update today for iOS and Android devices.

ONE day left to register for Homesteaders’ FREE Successful Sales Essentials preneed training webinar! Have you ever wondered what those three little boxes mean on the bottom right of the enrollment form? Join Homesteaders’ Training and Development Specialist Brianne Niedermyer at 11:30 a.m. CT TOMORROW, December 11, for an interactive discussion on Homesteaders’ Security Option, Advantage Option and Security Option Plus, that will help you feel confident with your selection. Sign up now to grow your skillset and gain more resources to help you more effectively serve client families: https://hubs.ly/Q02-VH690

During the holidays, when grief can feel especially tender, writing allows people to reflect on memories of their loved ones, create new traditions and find moments of peace amid the season’s challenges. To support your client families, we partnered with For Grief to create printable and digitally fillable Holiday Reflections Pages. This thoughtful resource includes seasonal prompts to help families process their grief while cherishing memories of their loved ones. We encourage you to share this link or provide printed copies to the families you serve. https://hubs.ly/Q02_6Qsh0

For Boss’s Day back in October, you shared heartfelt nominations for the leaders in your organizations who exemplify integrity and empathy. Over the next few months, we’ll be spotlighting your words about these inspiring funeral home directors and managers. Let’s celebrate their remarkable leadership! Carleigh Harris from Cochran McDaniel Funeral Home nominated Matthew McDaniel, “Matthew goes above and beyond to support his community AND his employees. He is compassionate, thoughtful and a real go getter. He is always willing to meet the needs of anyone he encounters.”