About 15 years ago, I had the privilege of being involved with a Batesville research project called the “Funeral of the Future.” One of the most important findings that came out that project was that less than 5% of all funerals were personalized in any meaningful way. We reached that insight by asking funeral homes […]
On Monday, April 15th the unthinkable happened. Hours after the first runners passed the finish line, a bomb exploded at the Boston Marathon, killing three and injuring more than 183 innocent people. We’d like to take this opportunity to remember and honor those who were injured or lost their lives during this tragic event – […]
What happens when you put a grieving family, young, snappy funeral planners and tens of thousands of dollars in one room? The #BestFuneralEver of course! On Sunday night, TLC – the mecca of ridiculously dramatic shows such as Honey Boo Boo – took on the most misunderstood, under appreciated, negatively viewed profession in the world… […]
A few weeks ago an article on funeral personalization made the national news about the “King of Beers.” I found it deeply concerning, but not for the reasons you probably think! Here is a quick re-cap: a man from Louisiana requested that he be buried in a casket adorned with the logo of a […]
Are you looking for ways to provide more value to your families, but aren’t sure how? If so, you’re not alone. In fact, almost 60% of funeral professionals see service value as a challenge for them. So what is your plan of attack to provide more value? You might think you need months of […]
We’re excited to announce that the Life Tributes Summer 2012 Release is now available for download. It’s packed with exciting new features and improvements! Here are the Life Tributes Summer 2012 Release updates: New Stunning Cinematic Intros Preview each of these intros by clicking on them below. 400+ New Background Music Choices With more […]
After the celebration of life at the funeral service, your families go to their final resting place. Families around the world have chosen some of the wildest places on Earth to be buried – from underwater, to a 16-mile underground tunnel. Here are some of the most amazing, unique cemeteries from all around the world: […]
When Marine Nicholas Uzenski passed away while serving in Afghanistan, his father, former Marine William Uzenski, wanted his colleagues in Afghanistan to be a part of the service somehow. So, he chose to webcast it. The result? Family and friends gathered to view the webcasted service in nearly 80 cities and 4 countries. Talk […]
“There is only one boss. The customer. And he can fire everybody in the company… simply by spending his money somewhere else.” – Sam Walton, Founder of Wal-Mart The 2010 Census reports that there are currently 79 million Baby Boomers in the U.S. – making up 26% of our population. With an increasing number […]
Nearly one out of every five people report that the last funeral service they attended was “routine, it could have been anyone in the casket.” As a funeral practitioner, chances are, you don’t want your services creating those kinds of experiences. Instead, you want to create meaningful services that truly reflect the […]
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