Funeral directors wear nice suits and drive fancy cars. At least, that’s what I thought when I was a little girl. That’s what I saw when I would go to the funeral home. My uncle would be standing there, talking to a grieving widow and walking her out to her car before he got into […]
I started the funeralOne blog back in 2009 because there were far too few resources addressing the successes, questions, ideas, trials, and tribulations funeral professionals face throughout their journey. And thankfully, over the years, the response has been through the roof. It’s rewarding to see first-hand how big of an impact funeral professionals throughout […]
If your website is online and nobody visits it, does your business really have a web presence? I know, I know… it sounds like that old “trees falling in the woods” philosophy, but it’s true. In today’s world, having a website is make or break for your funeral home. It helps you educate families on […]
Now that 2013 is officially ending , it’s time to think about your most memorable moments this year. And let’s face it, when you work at a funeral home, weird stuff happens. All the time. That’s why we asked funeral professionals “What’s the craziest thing that’s ever happened to you at your funeral home?” on […]
Can you believe 2014 is almost here? Are you ready for it?And by ready, I mean, have you found a way to be your best version of you – both personally and professionally – in 2014? Today, I want you to think about how you can make 2014 the best year yet. And it all […]
The holidays are one of the most cheerful times of the year, aren’t they? But for families who have just lost a loved one, this time of the year can be the hardest for them. Facing the holidays without a loved one can be one of the biggest hurdles someone faces during their journey of […]
Whether you’re ready or not, 78 million Baby Boomers are making their way into your client family base. And they expect an entirely different experience from your funeral home than you’re used to offering. In fact, 71 percent claim they see no value in the traditional funeral service experience. That means creating a remarkable family […]
Before you read anything, watch the video above. How did it make you feel? Pretty emotional, right? When I watched this video, I nearly fell out of my seat. I felt moved. I felt inspired. I felt like I wanted to do something. ANYTHING. Isn’t it funny how much emotions can inspire you to take […]
The other day, I did some “mystery shopping” in my area. I wasn’t checking out restaurants or clothing stores… but funeral homes. In particular, I wanted to know what funeral options were available and what they would cost. So, I dialed up some funeral homes and paid attention to a few things: – How did […]
The other day, I decided to treat myself to a five dollar cup of coffee (a Nutella latte, to be exact) at one of the best coffee shops in Austin. I was on a mission to plan a 2-week vacation to Thailand in one sitting, and I figured what better way to get started than […]
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