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Mary Lou's Rules: Wisdom from the One Who Wears the Crowne

December 2025 — In her American Cemetery & Cremation feature, “Mary Lou’s Rules: Wisdom from the One Who Wears the Crowne,” Mary Lou Cressy shares practical, heartfelt ideas for helping cemeteries better serve families and reconnect with cremation households. From improving temporary grave markers and elevating modest cremation containers to using deed-holder data, second rights of interment and personal outreach, Mary Lou reminds cemeteries that small, thoughtful actions can create meaningful family connections — and bring more cremated remains back to places of permanent care.  

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December 2025 — In her American Cemetery & Cremation feature, “Mary Lou’s Rules: Wisdom from the One Who Wears the Crowne,” Mary Lou Cressy shares practical, heartfelt ideas for helping cemeteries better serve families and reconnect with cremation households. From improving temporary grave markers and elevating modest cremation containers to using deed-holder data, second rights of interment and personal outreach, Mary Lou reminds cemeteries that small, thoughtful actions can create meaningful family connections — and bring more cremated remains back to places of permanent care.  

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Crowne Vault Releases 2026 Cemetery Industry Outlook: Insights Shaping the Future

Crowne Vault’s 2026 Cemetery Industry Outlook reveals how cremation growth, delayed placement decisions, and limited outreach are reshaping the future of cemetery service.

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