President Message April 2026
The return of baseball, the anticipation of the NFL draft, the start of the NHL playoffs, and Michigan's NCAA win signal that spring is truly here. The days are longer, and the cold of winter is yield...
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Leadership Message April 2026
As the saying goes, “one bad apple can ruin the whole bunch”. Although rooted in agriculture, this phrase is applied to many situations, including business settings. Many of you are aware of the ‘bad...
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PrePlan Now Offers Electronic Payment Feature
In the PrePlan office, we strive to ensure working with us is convenient and easy for you and the families you serve. Over the past few years, we've streamlined forms and policies, updated resources, ...
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Get To Know Our Student Members: Krys Whyte
The future of our industry is as important as ever, and NYSFDA is committed to foster relationships between funeral homes and mortuary science students. In this regular feature, we introduce promising...
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Part 1: Planning For A Successful Retirement
It is never too early to start thinking about your own retirement and plans for the future. Regardless of whether retirement is a far-off goal, if it is in your near future, or if you wish you could h...
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A Century Of Care: How AAMI Built An Unbreakable Human Network
There is a quiet truth that a century of experience makes plain: some work cannot be automated. It cannot be scaled through an algorithm, optimized by a platform, or replicated by even the most sophis...
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What Drives Health Insurance Costs For Funeral Homes?
Health insurance is one of the largest and least predictable expenses for many funeral homes. Premiums can change every year, and the reasons behind those changes aren’t always clear.
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