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Why Transportation Services Matter in Funeral Planning
August 27, 2024
Shipping
The transportation of the deceased has evolved significantly to meet the changing needs of modern society. Professional funeral transportation services understand the importance of providing a safe, s
Mortuary Shipping: 4 Things You Need to Know
June 12, 2024
Shipping
Regardless of where your loved one passes away; mortuary shipping services ensure that they are laid to rest according to the wishes of the family.
Shipping Un-Embalmed Remains
May 14, 2024
Discover comprehensive guidance on shipping un-embalmed remains, including costs, regulations, seasonal considerations, and expert insights from the team at NMS.
See You at the 2024 ICCFA Convention
March 4, 2024
NMS will be attending the 2024 ICCFA Annual Conference, which invites mortuary professionals from all over the world to share their products and services.
National Mortuary Shipping and Cremation (NMS) and Southwest Airlines® Joined Together to Successfully Transfer the “Wounded Warrior Dogs” Exhibit
January 29, 2024
NMS joined together with Southwest Airlines to safely and respectfully ship the “Wounded Warrior Dogs” exhibit to Napa Valley Museum in California.
Domestic Mortuary Shipping
January 25, 2024
Your funeral home gets a call from a local family, letting your team know that one of their loved ones has passed away. The deceased may be in their home, just miles from your location. These situatio
Trust NMS With Your Mortuary Shipping Needs
December 18, 2023
When you need to return a loved one to a family from out-of-state or abroad, count on the experienced mortuary shipping team at NMS. We’re here 24/7.
Grief During the Holidays: Self-Care for Funeral Directors
November 22, 2023
Funeral directors play a crucial role in helping families navigate the difficult process of saying goodbye to their loved ones. You are with individuals in the initial moments of their grief, walking
2024 Funeral Industry Trends
October 19, 2023
From funeral preplanning and celebrant certification programs to dealing with employee compassion fatigue, we’re discussing the top 2024 funeral industry trends.
Making Mortuary Shipping Easier
September 19, 2023
Shipping
NMS understands the logistical challenges and legal complexities of mortuary shipping arrangements for funeral homes. Let us make mortuary shipping easier.
Grief and the Role of the Funeral Director
August 1, 2023
What is the role of the funeral director in supporting grieving families? Understand how grief impacts your role and the steps you can take to be a resource.
We’ll See You at the 2023 NFDA Convention!
July 19, 2023
NMS looks forward to joining thousands of funeral industry professionals in Las Vegas this September for the 2023 National Funeral Directors Association conference.
Helping Families Arrange Graveside Services
June 22, 2023
One key aspect of funeral planning is arranging graveside services that are meaningful, professional, and distinguished. NMS is your graveside services partner.
Local Marketing for Funeral Homes
May 30, 2023
Struggling to market your funeral home to the next generation of families? Reference our local marketing tips and find new ways to engage with your community.
Coordinating Out-of-Town Mortuary Services
May 1, 2023
When death occurs away from home, coordinating an out-of-town cremation and other mortuary services can be more complicated. Our experienced team can help.
Visit NMS at the 2023 ICCFA Annual Convention
March 30, 2023
NMS will join industry professionals from across the country for four days of mortuary services education and networking at the 2023 ICCFA Annual Convention.
Choosing a Livery Service
March 22, 2023
Shipping
When you need a livery service for mortuary transportation, you want a professional, dignified, and caring provider. Access our network of livery providers.
Helping Families With Funeral Pre-Planning
January 30, 2023
With more Millennials interested in pre-planning their funerals, funeral professionals must help families with pre-need and pre-paid arrangements.
Simplifying Domestic Mortuary Shipping
December 28, 2022
National Mortuary Shipping is prepared to handle all of your domestic mortuary shipping needs with experienced, knowledgeable specialists available 24/7.
The Challenges of Recruiting for Funeral Homes
November 30, 2022
It’s no secret that staffing is probably the highest concern for most funeral homes at this moment.
Communicating With Families About International Mortuary Shipping
August 25, 2022
Our specialists will help your funeral home through each step of the international mortuary shipping process, allowing you to communicate clearly with families.
Press Release: National Mortuary Shipping and Cremation announces the retirement of Suzanne Thomas
July 5, 2022
Suzanne Thomas retired from National Mortuary Shipping in June 2022 with more than 20 years of service and expertise in domestic and international shipping.
American Funeral Director Recognition
May 3, 2022
NMS was selected by American Funeral Director magazine as part of their 2022 Innovators list, recognizing their commitment to innovation in the funeral service industry.
Why Professional Removal Services Matter for Your Funeral Home
April 15, 2022
Removal services often provide families with a first impression of your funeral home, and should be handled with professionalism, compassion, and care.
How Can You Find a Qualified Embalmer?
February 22, 2022
Access our global network of qualified embalmers who are state licensed, experienced, use embalming reports, and stay up to date on current embalming techniques.
NMS Is Your Domestic Mortuary Shipping Partner
February 8, 2022
What to Know About Our International Mortuary Shipping Specialists
January 19, 2022
Looking at 2022 Funeral Industry Trends
October 29, 2021
We are highlighting 2022 funeral industry trends, including the popularity of death doulas, environmentally conscious burials, and the increasing cremation rate.
When Death Occurs Abroad
October 15, 2021
Shipping
When someone dies abroad, there is a complex process funeral homes must follow to bring the decedent home. NMS is here to help with international mortuary shipping.
Celebrating Our 40th Anniversary
September 28, 2021
National Mortuary Shipping is celebrating 40 years of service to the funeral industry and looks forward to carrying on a tradition of excellence for years to come.
What to Do After a Loved One Dies: A Checklist for Families
September 20, 2021
Learn the steps to take after a loved one dies, from communicating their death and selecting a funeral home to obtaining copies of their death certificate.
Common Cremation Questions
August 20, 2021
Cremation
What happens to a casket when a person is cremated? Can you hold a viewing for a loved one who will be cremated? We answer your most common cremation questions.
Navigating the Complexities of Mortuary Shipping
July 14, 2021
Grief, Shipping
NMS helps funeral directors across the country navigate the complexities of mortuary shipping and bring loved ones home to their grieving families.
Helping Families Understand Cremation Services
June 17, 2021
Cremation
Funeral homes must be a resource to families seeking cremation services, providing details on costs, options for burial, and preparing their loved ones for cremation.
Taking the Heat: Responding to Online Criticism
May 28, 2021
Ethics
As the death care industry goes digital, it becomes increasingly important to know how online communication works. Here's how to deal with online criticism.
PRESS RELEASE: NATIONAL MORTUARY SHIPPING AND CREMATION AND GREAT LAKES CREMATORY ANNOUNCE THE PROMOTION OF TONY WILLIAMS TO CREMATORY SUPERVISOR
May 20, 2021
NMS and Great Lakes Crematory are proud to announce the promotion of Tony Williams to Crematory Supervisor after his 9 years of service to both GLC and NMS.
Press Release: National Mortuary Shipping and Cremation Announces the Promotion of Kahlen M. Knapik to Vice President
April 2, 2021
Kahlen Knapik, a devoted team member of ours with extensive experience in the mortuary industry, has been promoted to Vice President here at NMS. Read more.
Helping Families Choose a Funeral Service
March 9, 2021
Funeral directors must help families navigate the many different funeral service options, ranging from viewings and wakes to graveside services and direct burials.
Adding Value to Your Funeral Home
February 2, 2021
How can your funeral home add value? We have tips for better serving your families, meeting their unique needs and preferences, and setting your business apart.
The Value of Funeral Home Aftercare
January 4, 2021
The responsibility of funeral homes extends beyond the service to provide compassionate aftercare to grieving families. Get aftercare ideas for your funeral home.
2021 and the Funeral Industry
December 10, 2020
We are looking towards trends and challenges that will shape the funeral industry in 2021, including personalization, streaming, and an ongoing rise in cremation.
Preparing the Next Generation of Funeral Directors
October 6, 2020
Are you considering, or just beginning, a career in the funeral industry? Read our best advice for the next generation of funeral directors.
Press Release: National Mortuary Shipping and Cremation announces the successful transfer of ownership from Diane Smith to her partner Angie Berwald
October 5, 2020
National Mortuary Shipping and Cremation (NMS) has completed years of intentional planning for Diane Smith’s transfer of ownership to her current business partner Angie Berwald.
Local Marketing Tips for Your Funeral Home
September 28, 2020
Struggling to market your funeral home in light of COVID-19 and other challenges? Reference our local marketing tips and find new ways to engage with your community.
Thank You, Funeral Homes
September 2, 2020
Funeral homes across the country deserve our gratitude for your efforts to serve families during this challenging COVID-19 pandemic. You are making a difference.
Work-Life Balance for Funeral Home Employees
August 20, 2020
It is so important for funeral home employees to maintain a positive work-life balance during the COVID-19 pandemic. Our tips can help you manage your stress.
Cremation Rates Are Still Increasing in the United States
July 22, 2020
As cremations continue to rise across the country, funeral homes must be willing to adapt and innovate. Trends include tree burials, biodegradable urns, and more.
International Mortuary Shipping During COVID-19
June 19, 2020
National Mortuary Shipping & Cremation is here to help you navigate the complex challenges of international mortuary shipping during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Press Release: National Mortuary Shipping and Cremation announces the retirement of Minerva Palmero
June 11, 2020
After many years of dedicated service, Minerva Palmero from National Mortuary Shipping and Cremation has decided to retire.
Helping Funeral Homes with Out-of-Town Cremations
May 21, 2020
If a family calls you with a need for an out-of-town cremation and you have questions or need help, contact us at National Mortuary Shipping and Cremation.
COVID-19 and Your Funeral Home
April 29, 2020
Right now, for funeral homes, there are more questions than answers regarding COVID-19 and funerals. Here is a guide to help answer the questions we can.
An Update and Information From National Mortuary Shipping and Cremation
March 24, 2020
National Mortuary Shipping and Cremation is committed to providing our customers with the best customer service experience possible.
3 Tips for Retaining Customers at Your Funeral Home
January 15, 2020
Customer retention is a staple of any great business, and the death industry is no different. Here are some customer retention tips for funeral homes.
9 Key Steps for Bariatric Cremation Success
December 27, 2019
Bariatric death care is a field that is growing quickly. Bariatric cremation is on the rise too, but if not done right it can be dangerous. Here's some tips:
Beyond the Burial: 5 Ways You Can Connect with Your Clients and Community
November 15, 2019
Gone are the days when the death industry was won with church bulletins and bus ads. Customer experience for grieving families can't be ignored. Learn more.
Press Release: National Mortuary Shipping and Cremation and Sepio Guard Partner to Provide a Superior Travel Plan Product
October 1, 2019
National Mortuary Shipping and Cremation, the Funeral Directors trusted source for out-of-town deaths and Sepio Guard an away from home assurance provider have developed a relationship that will allow
So, You’ve Got a Body to Ship
August 1, 2019
You get a call that a family wants to ship a body home for a funeral, but you don't know what to say. Here's some conversation tips funeral directors can use.
5 Questions Every Funeral Director Should Be Asking Themselves
July 12, 2019
National Mortuary Shipping and Cremation challenges funeral directors to be honest with themselves. Here's 5 questions to ask yourself about your funeral home.
3 Signs That Your Next Funeral Director May Be a Woman
June 3, 2019
Over the last several years more and more women are in school to be funeral directors. Is this trend helping women become funeral directors when they graduate?
Memorializing Our Heroes: Burial Tips for Military Funerals
May 23, 2019
Military funerals are among the most important services your funeral home can provide. Here are some tips and insights on military funerals for your facility.
Spring Cleaning Tips for Your Funeral Home
May 10, 2019
Funeral homes need spring cleaning too! Here are some tips for spring cleaning your funeral home inside and out, from your files to your garage.
5 Things You Can Do to Make Your Funeral Home More Innovative
April 5, 2019
What are the things that make a funeral home innovative? Here are 5 things your funeral home could be doing today to be innovative.
National Mortuary Shipping and Cremation announces the retirement of Nancy Linda
February 7, 2019
After a career spanning over 20 years at National Mortuary Shipping and Cremation, Nancy Linda has decided to retire.
How to Prepare for a Non-Traditional Funeral Service
January 11, 2019
Non-traditional funeral services are becoming more common. Here are some tips to help you help the families that come to you with outside-of-the-box funeral ideas.
National Mortuary Shipping and Cremation Speaks to Class 158 at Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science
December 27, 2018
Lorri Krnc, International Shipping Specialist and Kahlen Knapik, Licensed Funeral Director and Embalmer and Business Development Manager with National Mortuary Shipping and Cremation spoke today to cl
4 Tips for Handling Holiday Funerals
December 19, 2018
Holiday Funeral Tips to help you get through the busy season! With some compassion, a little extra patience and some tinsel, you can have holiday success.
4 Ways You Can Lay Stress To Rest
November 19, 2018
NMS reduces stress in the funeral industry by helping with things like mortuary shipping logistics. Here are other ways to reduce stress in your funeral home.
5 Ways to Improve Your Funeral Home’s Website
October 19, 2018
These 5 funeral home website tips will help make your funeral website run more efficiently and increase traffic to your site. And by traffic we mean customers.
NMS Presents Resources for Funeral Homes
October 12, 2018
National Mortuary Shipping and Cremation launches campaign to help bring revenue to its customers
Technology in the Mortuary Shipping Industry
September 14, 2018
Communication is critical for getting remains where they need to go. To communicate, we offer website forms, live-answer calls, and our app.
The More Things Change…
August 10, 2018
The world of mortuary shipping has changed quite a bit in the last 37 years. NMS takes a look at what is different, and what isn't.
Why Bilingual Service Means so Much for Mortuary Shipping
July 3, 2018
National Mortuary Shipping provides services to Spanish-speaking clients in their native language thanks to Lucy Giboyeaux and the team.
National Mortuary Shipping and Cremation welcomes its newest member to its team
July 3, 2018
Cremation, Ethics, Governmental Compliance, Grief, Shipping
National Mortuary Shipping and Cremation welcomes its newest member to its team
4 Myths That are Preventing You from Capitalizing on Green Burials
June 5, 2018
Green burials are becoming an increasingly prominent segment of the mortuary business. On the surface, it would appear to be a trend based strictly on environmental conservationism.
How to Build Your Mortuary Industry Network
April 11, 2018
The key to being a successful funeral director, supplier or logistics provider is communication. Building your business network means stepping away from the keyboard and returning to traditional comm
National Mortuary Shipping and Cremation welcomes two new members to its team!
April 5, 2018
The NMS team just got even stronger with the additions of Samantha Elder and Ryan Dina.
4 Ways That Pre-Arrangements Make Funeral Planning Easier
March 14, 2018
Cremation, Ethics, Governmental Compliance, Grief, Shipping
Pre-arranging funerals can help reduce cost and eliminate many headaches created by last second planning. National Mortuary Shipping & Cremation can help plan body shipping details domestically and i
How to Prepare Your Funeral Home for the Unexpected
March 5, 2018
Is your funeral home prepared for unexpected crisis or disaster?
4 Ways That Pre-Arrangements Make Funeral Planning Easier
January 22, 2018
Shipping
Learn about some of the ways that Pre-arranging funerals can help reduce costs and eliminate many headaches created by last second planning.
Are You Prepared For Success In The Bariatric Mortuary Boom?
December 6, 2017
Cremation, Ethics, Governmental Compliance, Grief, Shipping
Are you keeping up with the growing demand?
NMS Had a Great Time at the 2017 NFDA International Conference and Expo
November 2, 2017
Cremation, Ethics, Governmental Compliance, Grief, Shipping
NFDA 2017
National Mortuary Shipping and Cremation “NMS Mobile App”
June 21, 2017
Cremation, Shipping
National Mortuary Shipping and Cremation, the nation's most trusted source to handle out-of-town deaths for funeral directors, announced the launch of its new "NMS Mobile" app.
National Mortuary Shipping and Cremation “Death Call App”
April 23, 2017
Cremation, Ethics, Governmental Compliance, Grief, Shipping
National Mortuary Shipping and Cremation, the nations most trusted source for funeral directors for out-of-town deaths announced that it is releasing a mobile phone application or “ Death Call App.”
2 of the Worlds Most Reputable Shipping Firms Bet Over Sports for Charity
November 2, 2016
Ethics
This year at the NFDA International Convention and Expo, MacKinnon & Bowes presented a check to National Mortuary Shipping and Cremation over a wager on the 2016 American League Championship Series be
NFDA 2016
October 27, 2016
Ethics
What an amazing #nfda2016 !
2016 ICCFA Convention
April 15, 2016
We are at the 2016 International Cemetery, Crematory and Funeral Association Convention in the beautiful city of New Orleans.
Out-of-State Cremation or Out-Of-State Opportunity
April 13, 2016
Cremation
One of the biggest parts of success is the ability to adapt and recognize an opportunity
Digital Vision with a Human Pulse
February 11, 2016
Shipping
Diane Smith talks about her digital vision becoming a reality to assist funeral directors with out-of town-deaths
Same great shipping container with a new look
January 29, 2016
National Mortuary Shipping and Cremation has always focused on the respectful and safe transportation of a deceased loved one back home.
Food Drive to Help Those In Need
December 21, 2015
National Mortuary Shipping and Cremation take part in the local food drive to help feed those families who need assistance during the Holidays. Between December 21 and January 4th.
Suicide and Grieving – A Personal Perspective
September 28, 2015
Grief
Even though I deal with death on a daily basis nothing could have ever prepared me for when a loved one decided to take her own life.
National Mortuary Shipping presents to New York Funeral Directors
August 19, 2015
National Mortuary Shipping was recently invited to speak to the New York Funeral Directors Association at their annual convention in Poughkeepsie, NY.
National Mortuary Shipping makes advancements to in-house technology to better service the funeral industry
August 24, 2014
National Mortuary Shipping (Cleveland, Ohio) recently made improvements to their technology to better serve funeral directors around the world.