NEWS & EVENTS

The Independent Advantage Group of manufacturers and distributors are active within the death care community. From attending tradeshows to offering CEU educational opportunities to launching unique products and services, the IA Group brings a wealth of experience and relevance to our industry. To learn more about the IA Group and its activities, click on any of the links below.

Press Releases Thacker Caskets, Inc. Meets at Home of New Factory (June 8, 2008)
Todd Milner Named Thacker Caskets, Inc. Salesman of the Year (June 8, 2008)
Hoffman Launches Products Geared Toward the Latin-American Market (March 15, 2008)
Personalized Casket Made Affordable By Thacker (March 15, 2008)
PBF Mfg, Inc. Launches New Cremation Series (February 12, 2008)
John Cooper Joins Thacker Caskets, Inc. (January 18, 2008)
PBF Launches New Web Site (January 18, 2008)
Thacker/Balanced Line Casket Company, Inc. Recognizes Employee Leadership (November 26, 2007)
IA Offers Advantages for Funeral Home Directors (November 3, 2007)
Hafenbrack To Market Independent Advantage (August 20, 2007)

Educational Information The IA Group periodically develops, gathers and posts pertinent information on trends within the death care industry. To review, click on any of the links below.
August 2008 - Exploring the Issue of Imported Caskets From China
July 2008 - General Price List Survey Results Released By NFDA
June 2008 - Online Marketing in the Funeral Industry
May 2008 - Examining The Funeral Rule
April 2008 - Funeral Home Statistics
March 2008 - Cultural And Ethnic Influences
February 2008 - Cremation Trends
January 2008 - Personalization
December 2007 - Green Funeral
November 2007 - Industry Trends