Stories Covered in This Episode
Illinois Regulatory Changes: Representative Anthony DeLuca is working to give the Illinois Comptroller’s Office more oversight power.
Colorado Coroner Conflicts: The Wilson Funeral Home in Colorado faced scrutiny for storing bodies for the county coroner while its own license was expired.
Hearse Manufacturer Bankruptcy: UK-based Eagle Specialist Vehicles Limited, which trades as Wilcox Limousines, has filed for administration. This process is a reorganization plan similar to Chapter 11 in the United States.
Pennsylvania Funeral Home Struggles: Pitts Funeral Home in Erie, Pennsylvania, filed for Chapter 11 protection. The business is also facing a lawsuit regarding a poor embalming job.
The Downsizing Trend: W.F. Gormley and Sons in Sacramento, California, is selling its large historic building to move into a smaller facility. Tony compares this to a similar move in Maine, noting that high property taxes make smaller storefronts more efficient.
Human Composting Backlash: The San Joaquin Parkway Trust has parted ways with Earth Funeral following a cease and desist from a family who donated land to the San Joaquin River Ranch.
Funeral Women Lead: Erin Wilson has been named the Senior Director of Education and Program Strategy for Funeral Women Lead. The organization offers an 18-month program to help prepare women to move into management and ownership roles.
