The Baby Boomers have been disrupting the funeral profession for years now, that’s no secret… With the most disposable income, accounting for nearly half of all retail sales, they are a force to be reckoned with. And many of them are looking to make sure their death is as beautiful as their life. That means […]
Social media is a vital and sometimes infuriating part of being a business owner in this day and age. It’s easy to get stuck and stop putting in the effort of making engaging social media posts. The truth is that social media makes all the difference when it comes to attracting client families and keeping […]
In this day and age, every business has to handle online reviews. Whether they’ve helped catapult your funeral business success or have been a huge wake up call for your business, reviews have the potential to do BIG things for you. In fact, today, 80% of consumers report that they rely on online reviews to […]
It seems like there’s always a new social media platform to keep up with these days, and that can be overwhelming for the ever busy funeral director. You may ask yourself, is Instagram really worth my precious time? Considering that there are over 1 billion monthly active users, and more than 500 million of them […]
“Music gives a soul to the universe, wings to the mind, flight to the imagination and life to everything.” ― Plato Did you know it only takes 15 minutes of listening to your favorite tunes to get a natural high? It’s true. Your brain releases dopamine, a neurotransmitter that leads to increased feelings of […]
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 […]
Every industry has a few thought leaders that are worth following on social media, and the funeral profession is no different! We’ve gathered some of the most epic Funeralpreneurs around the globe, but this time we want to give you some inspiration for your social feed! With that being said, here are our top 7 […]
When surfing the waves of Twitter recently, we came across an interesting thread of sparked by BBC on human composting. The thread was essentially a group of young people rooting for a more green approach to funerals. They spoke to the downsides of traditional funerals, and why they’re seemingly more irrelevant to the younger generation. […]
In the funeral profession, it’s easy for us to understand the importance of pre-planning and making your last wishes known… before it’s too late. But most people outside of this “world” of ours have no clue about the importance of pre-planning. The interesting part is, it’s not even that families today don’t want to make […]
One thing we’re always excited for when the ICCFA convention rolls around is the opportunity to seek new inspiration, learn and grow. This year, #1 bestselling author, Erik Qualman’s session, “Socialnomics: Winning Customers’ Hearts, Minds & Wallets in a Wi-Fi World” was one we couldn’t miss! Read on for our key insights. In this digital-age […]
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