Personalized funerals are the way of the future, there is no denying that. Sometimes it can be hard to know what direction to go with personalization, or exactly how to make an impact with the client families of today in a way that’s meaningful for them. Thankfully we have a big cup of clarity for […]
After all the training you go through as funeral professionals, it can still be difficult to find the right words of solace to offer families who are navigating grief. Even for myself — who has been working with funeral professionals for many years now — find myself turning to poetry, books, and music for inspiration. […]
A funeral service should leave a lifelong impression upon the families you connect with. The key is having that impression be a positive one. Looking at a funeral home’s testimonials, you’ll start to notice the funeral homes that are truly glowing all have something in common… What is the special sauce? It’s the funeral directors […]
A funeral service isn’t just about remembering the life that was lived. It’s about CELEBRATING the life that was lived. And what better way to celebrate someone, than by holding a funeral service that is as unique as their life? We love collecting our favorite celebrations of life to keep us inspired at funeralOne, and […]
Welcome to the future, funeral professional. In this day and age, personalized funerals have become a standard, rather than a preference. Families are beginning to recognize the importance of planning a meaningful service that truly tells a story of the life lived. That means the days of cookie-cutter or traditional funerals are becoming a distant […]
What’s a great funeral service without music that celebrates the life of a loved one perfectly? We asked funeral directors across the country what their favorite funeral songs are, and the votes are in. Say goodbye to the typical bag pipes you’d hear at a funeral, because these top 25 funeral songs to play at […]
Research has shown that the death rate in the United States increases by as much as 10% during the holiday season. This time of joy and celebration can also be a difficult time for many people who are coping with the loss of a loved one. And as a funeral director, you have the […]
There is one thing the funeral profession can always use more of… Can you guess it? Innovation? Technology? Return on investment? Client families? Agreeably, maybe the profession could use more of all of those. But what DRIVES innovation, technology, ROI and client families is… (drum roll please) Inspiration. Yes, funeral professional. You, myself, and everyone […]
As a funeral professional, you want to offer amazing value, right? If you’re like most funeral pros we meet and chat with everyday, that answer is probably a capital YES! And at the heart of amazing service, is usually a unique life celebration. No matter how extravagant or simple, our research over the years has […]
My high school speech teacher, a favorite to many, known as “BC”, was dying. I met with BC and her brother to discuss possibilities for her service, listening as they recalled all the plays and student activities she had directed, and her many interests. I let my imagination run with ideas to celebrate her life. […]
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