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The First Call

The First Call

Times Square | April 23, 2026

Times Square
April 23, 2026

A national moment honoring funeral directors and the compassion, steadiness, and service they bring to families every day.

Why We Did This

For generations, funeral directors have carried communities through their hardest days

For generations, funeral directors have carried communities through their hardest days

They show up quietly.

On April 23, 2026, funeral directors from across America were recognized in Times Square through a first-of-its-kind public campaign designed to shine a light on the people who answer the first call.

15 Minute Times Square Takeover

143 Funeral Directors Featured Nationwide

17,918 People Joined via Livestream

National Industry Support

Social Reach: 71k views