Changing needs within the death care sector: What modern families are asking for.
The death care sector is changing rapidly. In 2005, the cremation rate hovered around 35%, a number that at the time was astronomical considering that in the 1970s, only 5% of the US population was cremated. In 2022 however, an enormous 59.3% of the US population was cremated, with studies and projections predicting this number […]
The Future of Cemetery Florals: Trends and Innovations in Floral Arrangements for Cemeteries.
Coping with the loss of loved ones is a challenging task for many, and the pressure to preserve their memories is difficult to manage during a difficult time. Many families looking to honor their loved ones decorate their graves with floral arrangements that bring life, joy, and color to an often-demanding day. Cemetery florals have […]
The History of Cemetery Florals: How Flowers Have Played a Role in Death Care Throughout Time
The art of gifting flowers is something that has existed across cultures as far back as the Stone Age, their beauty and symbolism providing both tribute and comfort to those who have lost loved ones. Across times, cemetery florals have played a significant role in death care, evolving as we have. In this post, we’ll […]
The Australian Remembrance Army: ANZAC Day 2023
Anzac Day is a time to honour and remember those who have served and sacrificed for their country. It’s also an opportunity to recognise the tireless efforts of those who work behind the scenes to preserve the memory of our fallen soldiers. One group actively working to locate, preserve, re-letter, and care for headstones not […]
Death Care, Now and Tomorrow
The death care industry has undergone significant changes in recent years, and as we in the industry are aware, everything is evolving at a rapid rate. Indeed, the industry, which for decades had been notoriously difficult to disrupt with new technologies, is now rapidly transforming under the pressure exerted by the COVID-19 pandemic and other […]
Changing Consumer Attitudes to Death
The death care profession has faced an overwhelming amount of pressure since the start of the pandemic in 2020. The increased death rate, coupled with government lockdowns and restrictions, has meant that the role of the death care professionals has changed considerably over the last two years. One-on-one interaction has decreased in favor of online […]
Finding Families: How Cemeteries Can Aid in Genealogy Searches
Searching for long-lost—or even until-now-unknown—relatives is nothing new. When European immigrants made their way to the United States in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, genealogy was a way for them to prove their social status. As decades wore on, more and more people became interested in becoming ancestral detectives, of sorts—learning not only […]
Cemetery Mapping: Cost Effective Tools Mean It Doesn’t Have To Be Out Of Reach
There is no denying that technology has helped improve the death care experience, both for the family and friends of the deceased but also for those working in the industry. But perhaps one of the areas where such innovation has been most transformational is in the area of cemetery mapping. Traditionally, cemetery layouts and inventory […]
