If I could sum up 2020 in one word, it would be: loss. Whether it was a family member, a job, house, or just our “old lives”, loss has touched the heart of every person living through these times. And with Thanksgiving just around the corner… as curfews and lockdowns are reinstated nationwide, that lesson […]
So, you’ve got a funeral home website. But is it any good? Is it helping you attract families? Answer their questions? Assist them in a time of need? If not…How can you improve it? Take this free quiz to find out (it will only take a few minutes!) Pro tip: Use a pen and paper […]
It can be challenging to constantly conjure up fresh and new ideas for content on your social channels. But now that the #deathpositive movement has taken off, it seems that more and more people are open to learning more about death and dying. So in reality, there is a sea of followers waiting to hear […]
Dear Last Responders of the coronavirus pandemic, I know that you probably haven’t heard the words “thank you” enough. It’s likely that as a Last Responder, you’re often the last one that comes to mind when we think of the heroes of the pandemic. Afterall, you do your work behind-the-scenes, and you don’t make a […]
Oh, to be a funeral director in the face of a pandemic! Although I’m not a funeral director myself, I read about, write about, and chat with funeral directors day in and day out. And if there is one thing I know to be true about funeral directors right now, it’s that they are overwhelmed […]
What happens when a death occurs during the largest pandemic the modern world has seen? Even though it feels as if most of our world is on hold, death does not stop for a virus. And neither does grief. So then, traditions must adapt. People must adapt. We must all adapt. We’ve gathered some examples […]
Raise your hand if you have recently thought to yourself: Wouldn’t this be a great time to really dedicate time to creating a strong virtual experience for our funeral home? And then did nothing about it. Hand raised? Good. This guide is for you. The busy, stressed funeral professional who’s looking for solutions to really […]
Do you feel it? Loss is in the air. Grief is prevalent. With more than 150,000 COVID-19 deaths being reported in the U.S. alone, chances are you’re either dealing directly with loss, or seeing it all around you. And without touch (perhaps the most important needs of humans), it’s hard to try and attempt to […]
What would you say if I asked to describe your typical funeral director? Would they be male, white, and middle aged? Chances are, your stereotypes of funeral directors would lead you to an image similar to what we just described. Yet, funeral service is changing. And this is to be celebrated. Young folks, women, LBGTQ […]
Since 2020 began, a lot has changed (here’s a hilarious review of 2020 in case you need it). The way we communicate, connect, work, socialize, do business, eat… pretty much every aspect of our lives has changed since COVID-19 hit us like a giant curveball. So that means the ideas around success in the funeral […]
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