Funeral Futurist Explains the Many Ways of Reaching your Community via the Internet at ICCFA 2007

Las Vegas, Nevada – ICCFA 2007 Convention at Mandalay Bay Over 150 delegates attended the Funeral Futurist’s presentation on Marketing to your Community through the Internet. In his opening remarks, Heppell stated that Internet usage is rising faster than the cremation rate. The cremation rate in North America is approximately 35% – now double that to 70% and that is the number of Internet users in North America. He stressed that... [Read More...]

Funeral Futurist on Mentorship at Entrepreneurship Centre Opening

Funeral Futurist speaks on Mentorship at the Launch of theEric Douglass Centre for Entrepreneurship at Royal Roads University Victoria, BC – Royal Roads University announced today the creation of the Eric Douglass Centre for Entrepreneurial Studies, the legacy of a colourful Edmonton entrepreneur who left the family farm at 13 and went on to achieve success in Alberta’s transport, construction and development sectors. The centre has been... [Read More...]

Heppell Receives CFSP Designation

Heppell First Western Canadian Funeral Director to be Awarded CFSP Designation Westerville, Ohio – Robin Heppell, CFSP, was awarded the designation of Certified Funeral Service Practitioner (CFSP), by the Academy of Professional Funeral Service Practice. Heppell is the first recipient of this designation in Western Canada. A number of professions grant special recognition to members upon completion of specified academic and professional programs... [Read More...]