Milestone Funeral Partners Teams Up with Mainely Urns to Transform the Funeral Arrangement Experience

Posted on September 24, 2025

Milestone Funeral Partners, known for building lasting partnerships and strengthening funeral home communities, has joined forces with Mainely Urns and its UrnSpiration brand to bridge the gap between traditional funeral services and the needs of today’s modern families. Through this collaboration, Milestone’s directors gain tools and resources that help them better serve families and present inspiring cremation urn options. By offering meaningful memorial options, they are shifting the focus from selling merchandise to guiding families in creating tributes that truly reflect the unique lives of their loved ones, further underscoring Milestone’s role as an innovator driving positive change within the funeral industry.
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From Auto Sales to Urn Sales: How Michael Madore Built a Leading Online Memorial Brand

Posted on September 18, 2025
By Thomas A. Parmalee

Timing is everything – and when the dotcom bust of 2003 hit, it could not have come at a worse time for Michael Madore, who suddenly found himself laid off from his job selling data and technology solutions to the automotive industry.

With a baby on the way and a new mortgage, he knew he had to provide for his family, but he was reluctant to stake his future on a job that could so easily be taken away.
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New life for funeral homes: Disruption comes to traditionally staid industry

Posted on November 3, 2025
By Renee Cordes

From illuminated metal chandeliers to tables and chairs in muted grays and browns, this light and airy space feels more like a hotel or wedding venue waiting for the right occasion. But the $3.6 million building in Portland’s North Deering neighborhood is neither — it’s the new home of a family-owned funeral business called Conroy-Tully Walker.
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