Kates-Boylston Publications – American Funeral Director

2010 Funeral Director of the Year Award
Submit your nominations here!


Sign Up Now to Receive Our Early-Bird Discount!

5th Annual Funeral Service Business Forum
Las Vegas
November 17-19, 2010
Details: Funeral Service Business Forum
Please enjoy a free preview of our August digital edition. Click here or the animated graphic below to view.

American Funeral Director cover

American Funeral Director, the leading independent trade magazine for funeral directors and other funeral service professionals, is in its 130th year of publication, continuously featuring content pertaining to cremation, preneed, funeral business topics, professional vehicles, computers/software, insurance, funeral service history, business tips/tools and other content of specific interest to those working inside and allied to the profession.
Published monthly (12 issues per year)

Price: $59 (one year); $99 (two year)
Subscribe to American Funeral Director Advertise with American Funeral Director


  Testimonial
"I'm an avid American Funeral Director reader and my business thrives as a result."
- Timothy E.Ryan, Timothy E. Ryan Funeral Homes

In September's Issue

  • Cover Story
    Alkaline Hydrolysis: The Next Big Thing? – Alkaline hydrolysis has been gaining attention in the death-care industry. Is it too soon to call this trend the next big thing? By Brian Johnson & Thomas A. Parmalee

  • Business
    10 Issues That Business Owners Need to Protect Themselves From – From warrantees given on merchandise to liability issues to knowing all the ins-and-outs of cremation laws, it's important to know what disasters to avoid so your company doesn't end up in an irreversible situation or damaging lawsuit. By Dan Isard

  • Business
    The Qualities of Leadership – By using leadership skills, you can convince others to join you in achieving the goals for your firm and for your employees, and doing so can lead to reward and advancement for you. By Calvin Sun

  • Business
    First Impressions: Exceeding Your Customers' Expectations – Some things never change, but funeral service isn't one of them If you're running your business the same as 10 years ago, it might be at risk. By Rhonda Harper

  • Operations
    Fresh Air: Proper Ventilation for the Prep Room – Proper air circulation, better exhaust levels and optimum room space are important to keep your preparation room as healthy as possible for families, employees and your business. By Marjori Todd

  • Operations
    Water Conservation: A Pipeline to Savings – Water is a constantly needed but dramatically dwindling resource. Learn ways to better conserve water usage, both for the environment and for your wallet. By Carol Milano

  • Cremation
    How To Make Your Own Urn – To celebrate the 40th anniversary of the creation of Earth Day, the author decided to create a biodegradable urn form laundry lint. She gives you tips on ho to create your own lint urn. By Elizabeth Fournier

  • Book Review
    The Five Dysfunctions of a Team – With the funeral profession in decline, this book discusses the dysfunctions that can be present in organizations and groups, and how to change them
    By Alan Creedy

  • Products
    Architecture, Design & Construction – Making a funeral home aesthetically pleasing in its design can be just as important as the services and aftercare that the business provides By Tanya Kenevich

In Every Issue

  • Association News
  • Calendar popout
  • Classifieds
  • Editor's Message
  • AFD Vault
  • Products
  • Supplier News

Awards

Association of Business Publication Editors (ASBPE)
  • Silver Award Special Section, "Katrina's Wake,” November 2005
  • Gold Award Publication Re-design, 2004
  • Silver Award Best News Article, "Start Scrubbing Your Call Lists,” September 2003
United Communications Group (UCG)
  • First Place Good Writing, "After the Fire," April 2007
  • Third Place Best Interpretive/Analytical Reporting, "Rosa Parks: Making History in Life and Death," January 2006
  • Honorable Mention Good Writing, "When War Hits Home," December 2006
  • Second Place Good Writing, "Survivor Louisiana,” November 2005
  • Third Place Best Interpretive/Analytical Reporting, "Katrina's Wake,” November 2005
  • Honorable Mention Good Writing, "Timothy E. Ryan Home for Funerals Profile,” August 2005
Specialized Information Publishers Association (SIPA)
  • Second Place Best Investigative Reporting: "Clayton Smart Saga"
  • First Place Best Spot/Exclusive News Story: “Case Closed,” December 2005
  • Honorable Mention Best Exclusive News Story: “Survivor Louisiana,” November 2005