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Stay up to date with the latest developments from Global Bronze. From new design launches and product innovations to company milestones and industry insights, this is where we share what’s new. Follow along to keep informed about our progress, partnerships, and updates across the memorial industry.
May 26, 2026
Where to Find Global Bronze This Summer: Our 2026 Conference Schedule
This summer, Global Bronze will be attending several regional industry conferences and events. We look forward to connecting with professionals and partners from across the memorialization community.
June
June 2–4 — AFCCA 16th Annual Conference | Hilton Scottsdale Resort & Villas, Scottsdale, AZ
June 4 — Metropolitan Cemetery As...
May 26, 2026
Connecting with the Industry at ICCFA: A Recap from Global Bronze
The ICCFA Annual Convention is one of the most important gatherings in the cemetery, cremation, and funeral industry — and this year was no exception. The Global Bronze team was proud to be part of it, connecting with professionals from across the country and taking the opportunity to share the work we've been focused on bringing to ma...
April 25, 2026
Innovative Fiberglass Mausoleum Construction at Calvary Cemetery
Featured in American Cemetery & Cremation (April 2025)
The following article by Andrew Krawczyk, President of Global Bronze, was originally published in American Cemetery & Cremation in April 2025. In it, Andrew shares insights from a recent fiberglass mausoleum project at Calvary Cemetery in Tulsa, Oklahoma, and reflects on ho...
April 21, 2026
Glass Front vs. Granite Front Niches: Which Generates More Revenue for Your Cemetery?
Cremation now accounts for more than 60% of dispositions in the United States and is climbing past 75% in Canada, according to data from the National Funeral Directors Association and the Cremation Association of North America. For cemetery operators, that shift has quietly become the single largest driver of product mix decisions and...
March 31, 2026
Join Global Bronze at ICCFA 2026
April 29 – May 1, 2026 Fort Worth Convention Center Fort Worth, Texas
The 2026 ICCFA Experience brings together professionals from across the funeral, cemetery, and cremation professions for three days of big ideas, bold conversations, and meaningful connections.
Global Bronze is proud to participate in this premier industry event and ...
March 18, 2026
How To Win in the Modern Funeral Industry
The funeral and cemetery industry is undergoing profound change. Traditional revenue streams are eroding even as new opportunities emerge for those willing to adapt.
Funeral homes are losing their traditional casket revenues due to competition from specialty casket shops or big-box retailers like Walmart and Costco. Funeral homes attem...
March 17, 2026
Elevate Your Memorial Space with Glass Fronted Niches: Aesthetic Appeal and Architectural Elegance
At Global Bronze, we believe that cremation niches are more than mere repositories for urns. They are sacred spaces, the final resting places where memories intertwine with design. Our glass fronted niches redefine the concept of memorialization, blending aesthetics with architectural elegance. Allow us to unveil a world where beauty m...
March 02, 2026
Meet Global Bronze this Spring
This spring, Global Bronze will be attending several regional industry conferences and events. We look forward to connecting with professionals and partners from across the memorialization community.
Find Us This Spring
March 2026
CAPC 68th Annual Conference March 19–21 Garden Grove, CA
NYSAC & MCA Joint Cemetery Exposition March...
October 04, 2024
Bringing New Life into Existing Mausoleums - Assumption Catholic Cemetery mausoleum in Wheaton, Illinois
Assumption Catholic Cemetery mausoleum is located in Wheaton, Illinois, under the auspices of The Diocese of Joliet. The mausoleum/chapel building was built in 1980, and forty-three years of use had taken a toll on the physical building. The flooring, roof, ceiling, and lighting were all in need of an upgrade. To breathe new life into ...
October 01, 2024
Bringing New Structures into Existing Mausolea - Holy Cross Cemetery and Mausoleum in North Arlington
We had an opportunity to do something exciting and innovative recently, to efficiently provide new crypts to a cemetery in the midst of a more expansive construction project. That we did it quickly during the winter and matched the physical environment down to the last detail is something of which I’m very proud.
Holy Cross Cemetery ...
March 21, 2017
Customer Loyalty in a Digital Age: Lessons for the Funeral Industry
Customer loyalty is the cornerstone of any thriving business. Regardless of the industry, it’s intuitive to understand the value of building long-term relationships with your customers. In traditional goods and services industries, an estimated 80% of sales comes from 20% of your customers. In general terms, it’s less costly to keep ...
February 08, 2017
Case Study: Profitability of Glass Front Niches
Cemeteries around the world are all facing the same challenge when evaluating capital improvement projects. How will they know their project will be profitable during these uncertain economic times? On one hand, the media is reporting capacity challenges for burial space affecting dense urban areas. On the other hand, modern culture...
October 08, 2016
Celebrating Saint Teresa of Calcutta
Saint Teresa of Calcutta is recognized as one of the most influential figures of the 20th Century. Her biblical calling led her to serve in the most impoverished parts of India, where she and her missionaries faced epidemic levels of terminally ill adults and children. Saint Teresa won numerous awards for her humanitarian efforts, incl...
October 07, 2016
The New Face Of Customer Service
Outstanding customer service has always been critical in the funeral industry. Although we have serious conversations on a daily basis, we understand the importance of connecting with our clients on a personal basis. They're coming to your business on one of the toughest days of their lives, and they're inherently trustful of the adv...
September 22, 2016
Relationship-Based Selling Reimagined
Staying competitive in the funeral industry has always required building strong relationships in the community. It’s a distinguished profession that requires a high degree of integrity and trust, and the cemetery director was historically a pillar in the communities they served. Reputation and word-of-mouth referrals were a strong e...
September 07, 2016
Changing Traditions And Their Impact On The Funeral Industry
In every culture and religion around the world, rituals around death and grief are an important part of an organized society. Often these cultural norms are tied with religious beliefs, including the beliefs around what happens after a person dies. These cultural norms typically originate from an organized leader, such as the clergy...
August 10, 2016
St. Anne With Child, The Virgin Mary
Although St. Anne is not directly mentioned in the New Testament, she played a vital role in the story of the Nativity. Recorded as Hannah in Hebrew, Anne is the mother of the Virgin Mary, therefore the maternal grandmother of Jesus. She is traditionally recognized as the patron saint of housewives, women in labor, cabinet-makers, and ...
August 10, 2016
How To Win In The Modern Funeral Industry
At Global Bronze, we are witnessing a transformation of our customer’s markets and their modus operandi. The traditional business models used in the funeral industry no longer align with consumer demand, and operators are scrambling to compete in the modern environment. Our mission is to assist operators in their journey of navigatin...
July 22, 2016
Industry Forecasts Continued Growth In Cremations
Once viewed as a rogue alternative to traditional funerals, cremation has earned its place in mainstream culture. The Cremation Association of North America’s annual trends report showed the number of families choosing cremation over traditional burial shows a steady growth rate. In the past 15 years, the U.S. cremation rate has nearly...