It’s gotten to the point where explaining that the funeral industry is changing has become unnecessary… Just look at everything that’s going on; the advent of social media, the rising popularity of cremation, green burials, and so on. Another thing we’re seeing shift? The way that families respond to death. According to Don Morris, M.Ed, […]
Who among us can’t be dazzled by a little bit of magic? Sometimes magic and mystique are the only logical explanations for what we experience in life, from how we scored the perfect parking spot right in front of the mall on Black Friday, to that pair of jeans that just seems to make 10 […]
This week the funeralOne team is down in Philadelphia for one of our favorite events of the year — the National Funeral Directors Convention. But this trade show is much different than anything you’ve seen from funeralOne before… we’re bringing the future of funerals to #NFDA2016 through virtual reality experiences, top-secret sneak peeks into what […]
Whether you like it or not, celebrities are a big part of our culture. Ever since they first appeared on the silent screens, we’ve looked up to them, followed their day-to-day lives in magazines and talk shows, and kept up with their achievements… so it makes sense that millions tune in to celebrate them when […]
Mother’s Day prompts us to think about the women in our lives who are constantly taking care of others and balancing work, family and life in general. As you think about how you are going to honor the special women in your life on Mother’s Day, take a moment to consider the women who play […]
Do me a favor Google the term “funeral frauds.” More than likely, your search results page will be full of negative titles like: Unfortunately, there are plenty of funeral home frauds that give funeral service a bad name. And it’s really not fair for the rest of us – who put our families even […]
Too often we enjoy telling people what they should do with their businesses. “Chirping from the cheap seats,” as I like to call it. Instead of looking at trends to embrace, I thought I would go in another direction and talk about 5 trends in funeral service that you should look the other way […]
I hate directing funerals that make me feel empty inside. I hate listening to chaplains that haven’t taken the time to talk to the family and learn about the deceased in order to make the service special. I hate “traditional” services that are all about the rites and rituals, and do little to provide […]
Recently, in my cyberspace travels I came across the following status update which I found very interesting: This issue of lionizing or canonizing the person who died is a very important issue facing funeral service. Our desire to provide a positive life picture of the deceased through restoration techniques and the extensive use […]
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