How can funeral homes attract and retain qualified staff in today’s challenging environment? The Funeral and Memorial Information Council (FAMIC) is helping answer that question with a new series of short videos featuring real funeral professionals sharing practical, peer-driven advice.

Among those featured is NFDA member Carmelita March-Harris of Baltimore, Maryland, who offers valuable insights into building a strong and supportive workplace. Watch Carmelita’s video here:

The full “Hiring and Retention: Tips from Your Colleagues” series includes 13 videos from funeral professionals across the U.S. and around the globe, covering topics like:

• Building inclusive workplace cultures
• Promoting staff well-being and mental health
• Creating recruitment pipelines through community outreach

This collaborative effort by FAMIC, NFDA, Selected Independent Funeral Homes and OGR delivers real-world solutions to one of the profession’s most pressing issues.

Explore the full series on the FAMIC YouTube Channel: YouTube.com/@FAMIC_Tips.

Let the stories and strategies of your peers inspire new approaches in your funeral home.