What Impact Does a Tribute Video Have on Your Families?

  Several years ago, I visited the funeralOne display at a NFDA convention and was given a free trial of their Life Tributes Personalization Software. I took the software home and put it on my desk with the intention of giving it a try. A few months later, my grandfather passed away. He worked for […]

National Armed Forces Day: Honoring Those Who Have Served

Today, many Americans will celebrate Armed Forces Day. Set aside back in 1949, the day gives us all the opportunity to pay special tribute to the men and women of the Armed Forces. There are parades, open houses on military bases around the country, receptions and air shows. Just like last year, the President Obama […]

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Trends in Personalized Funeral Services (Pictures)

A meaningful funeral service isn’t about the number of people who attend, or the amount of flowers that fill the room. The most meaningful of funeral services are the ones that reflect the life that was lived. Today’s families are shying away from the traditional cookie-cutter funerals and embracing unique and personalized funeral services that […]

The Evolution of Traditional Funeral Services

An interesting discussion on our blog about drive-thru funerals got us thinking…Is it the formality of a funeral service that people are shying away from? Or are they simply looking for a more unique, personalized service? So, what better way to find out than to poll our social network of funeral professionals on Facebook? Here’s […]

3 Do-It-Yourself Personalized Services Changing the Game for Funeral Homes

Families are shying away from traditional funeral services and searching for more unique and personal ways to memorialize their loved one. But what are you doing about it? There’s a lot of talk around “personalization” and whether or not it’s the answer for funeral homes looking to attract those less traditional families. Although I don’t […]

The Death of Traditional Funeral Guest Books

Every day, funeral homes are faced with having to adapt their traditional way of doing things to keep up with the evolving needs and expectations of their families. Today is no different. I’m here to tell you that traditional funeral guest books are now a thing of the past—and like many other funeral traditions that […]

How to Create Memorial Tribute Videos for Your Families

Up until now, I’ve talked mostly about the benefits of using video on your funeral home website to educate families and the community on the services you offer. But what about the benefits of using video to celebrate and honor the life of a loved one? By creating cinematic-quality memorial tribute videos for your families, […]

funeralOne’s 12 Days of Savings: Discounts up to 100%

I think by now, most of you know that I’m truly passionate about helping funeral professionals like you succeed. And since it’s the season for giving, I’m giving you exclusive discounts on our best-selling products that are guaranteed to help you succeed! Beginning today, funeralOne kicks off 12 Days of Savings. From now through December […]

NFDA Innovation Award: Vote for The Tribute Book!

We’re excited to announce that The Tribute Book is a finalist for the 2011 NFDA Innovation Award! The NFDA Innovation Award promotes the importance of creativity and innovation among funeral service suppliers and vendors, and recognizes excellence within the supplier community. At funeralOne, we strongly believe that innovation is the key to growth and prosperity […]

Life Tributes Spring 2011 Maintenance Update

We just pushed a maintenance update to Life Tributes that we’re excited to share with you! Key changes that you’ll see in the Life Tributes Spring 2011 Maintenance Update: Tribute Videos New Scenic Video Backgrounds: Additional scenic video backgrounds for tribute videos include Golf and Horses. Increased Quality of Uploads: The family and friends of […]