NCi Directions Newsletter

NCi Directions is published quarterly and sent by invitation only via email in a 'pdf' format. Our goal is to offer independent funeral home owners information and insights based on our 40+ years working with funeral service issues and opportunities.

Past issues have dealt with topics such as:

• One Obvious Answer to Cremation Woes - Crematory Fees
• Sign Language Interpreter & Scam
• 2010 Crematory Operations Survey- Financial Results
• 7 Key Opportunities for Your Future
• Cost of Sales: Merchandise (Learn 10 Steps to Negotiate Your Casket Deal)
• Create Your Rainy Day Fund - Become Your Own Bank
• Full Service Discounters - The Demographics of One Discount Chain
• Valuation Rules of Thumb
• What Should I Charge for Direct Cremation?

Past articles for Directions have been reprinted with permission by organizations such as the Order of the Golden Rule (OGR), the Casket & Funeral Supply Association of America (CFSAA), and the Cremation Association of North America (CANA).