How can technology help you address the changing needs of the death care sector?
Dying is expensive, and often it’s both unplanned and unexpected. In 2021, the median cost for a funeral and burial in the United States was approximately $7 848, while the median cost for a funeral with cremation was approximately $6 971. These costs are rising more and more each year, becoming increasingly overwhelming for families. […]
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 […]
Changing needs within the death care industry: what your community is asking for.
In many Western countries, Australia and the United Kingdom included, cremation has begun far eclipsing burial as the preferred method of interment. One Australian study found that 71% of participants chose cremation when organising a funeral for a loved one. Similar statistics from the Cremation Society of Great Britain show that presently 75% of British […]
Data Safety: Securing your business and personal data with 5 easy tips
Many of us feel that our security is good enough, believing that the passwords we use and security questions we set protect us, but how safe is it really? For most, extra steps in security settings are unnecessary, while simultaneously admitting that they believe their personal information and data are vulnerable to hackers. While admittedly […]
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 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 […]