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! Today, read our #1 most popular blog post of this year: What Nature Teaches Us About Death and Grief. “Nature serves as a wise and compassionate teacher, and by embracing the lessons it offers, we can find solace, strength and a deeper understanding of the intricate tapestry of life and loss.” Read this blog post for insights to guide your client families if they are nature lovers or want to find solace in nature. https://hubs.ly/Q030xNGN0

We're feeling festive at Homesteaders as our teams celebrate the holidays! Enjoy some fun photos from our winter festivities ❄️ We wish you a lovely holiday season! · Our office is closed today. We will resume regular business hours tomorrow, December 26.

We hope you are having a restful holiday season 🕯️Our office is closed today and tomorrow for our holiday rest. Homesteaders’ regular business hours will resume Thursday, December 26.

We wish you happy holidays this season as we bring you our last newsletter of 2024! This month, we offer free grief resources for you to share with your client families grieving their loved ones. We also have a couple exciting announcements, including an NCFDA endorsement and Homesteaders Heroes winners. Read December’s edition today!

This month, we’re looking back at our most popular blog posts from this entire year, counting down to our #1 post of 2024! Today, discover our second most popular blog post: How Your Funeral Home Can Deliver Consistent Customer Service. In this blog post, you’ll find tips on how you can maintain and grow your funeral home’s customer service. Discover ideas for maintaining empathy and compassion, personalization and continuous improvement so you can continue to make a meaningful difference in the lives of grieving families and ensure a high level of customer satisfaction. https://hubs.ly/Q030nGMQ0

Today marks the first day of winter and the shortest day of the year! Post a picture in the comments of you and your loved ones celebrating the winter weather in your community or the cozy indoors ❄️

As we reflect on our first year of the Calling Hours Podcast and think about the amazing conversations we’ve had with leaders in the funeral profession, we hope our guests have inspired you as much as they have us. From exploring emerging trends to sharing stories of resilience and innovation, this week’s Homesteaders blog post spotlights some of our most popular Calling Hours episodes. https://hubs.ly/Q030nFY90 As we move into the new year, we’re excited to bring you even more inspiring and informative episodes of the Calling Hours Podcast. Stay tuned for conversations that push boundaries, spark ideas and celebrate the incredible work of funeral professionals.

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 couple months, we’ll be spotlighting your words about these inspiring funeral home directors and managers. Let’s celebrate their remarkable leadership! Grace Sayles from Hyatt-Ewald Funeral Home nominated funeral home owner and funeral director Mark Sayles, “Mark is always there ready to help families and shares his passion for providing the best care to families with everyone. He strives to educate families on their options and the power of preneed to ensure they have peace of mind. He has the kindest heart and has dedicated himself to serving others.”

We are proud to announce that Homesteaders has been selected as the exclusively endorsed preneed provider by the North Carolina Funeral Directors Association (NCFDA). “We are honored to be selected as the endorsed preneed provider for funeral professionals in North Carolina,” said Homesteaders President, CEO and Board Chair Steve Shaffer. “This partnership reflects our shared vision of advancing the funeral profession and further underscores Homesteaders’ leadership as a strong, stable and secure funding partner for funeral providers and the families they serve. We look forward to working alongside NCFDA and its members to make a positive impact in communities across North Carolina.” Read more about this endorsement on our website: https://hubs.ly/Q030f5vn0

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