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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.
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In August's Issue

  • CANA Preview
    • Ride the Wave – The 92nd Annual Convention of the Cremation Society of North America is being held in beautiful Hawaii. Discover cant miss sessions and events in our preview. Compiled by Tanya Kenevich
  • Cremation
    • Listening to Cremation XVI – The author submits the findings of his latest study of cremation trends and what the results mean for funeral service.
    By David Nixon
  • AFD Profile
    • Dr. Cyril H. Wecht – The renowned forensic pathologist shares the highlights of his illustrious career and his thoughts on the current era of deathcare. By Amie Shak
  • AFD Seminar
    • Seminar at Yankee Stadium Hits Home Run – In June, Kates-Boylston hosted a very well-received event at Yankee Stadium featuring an all-star lineup of speakers and a great chance for networking while enjoying a ballgame. By Tanya Kenevich
  • Business
    • Preventing Fraud – Scams come along frequently to try to pry money away from the unsuspecting, whether internally at your business or from outside sources. Learn how to make sure you dont get caught up in such fraud.
    By Calvin Sun
  • Funerals of the Famous
    • Lena Horne – As a trailblazer for African-Americans in the entertainment industry, Lena Horne was an inspiration to millions and will be remembered for her beauty and kindness. By Tanya Kenevich
  • Cremation
    • Shifting the Paradigm – The author explains how high-end cremation products can provide a big income boost for a funeral home.
    By Thomas Young
  • Products
    • Urns & Crematoin Products – Todays cremation products range from urns that come in a variety of shapes and materials to jewelry that holds small portions of cremated remains and other keepsakes. By Brian Johnson

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
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