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 […]
Thinking Ahead: Why Cemeteries Should Be Marketing Preneed
Preneed has always been a marketing buzzword for funeral homes, but it can be just as profitable for cemeteries as well. While many people shy away from considering their final resting place, cemeteries have an amazing opportunity to share the benefits of their offerings. By making existing customers familiar with the surroundings, amenities and services […]
Your Future is in the Clouds: OpusXenta Software Connects Suppliers with Seamless Service
The clouds in the sky are distant, vast, epic, and have power we cannot see. That’s actually a perfect analogy for how cloud computing works. Cloud computing is always available—essentially on-demand computer system resources, especially data storage, emails, and computing power. Most major businesses and industries now utilize some sort of cloud computing—even though it […]
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 […]
The Importance of Burial Grounds in Urban Areas
Respecting and mourning the dead appropriately continues to be an essential part of modern culture. Regular access to burial grounds is crucial for all, even those who live in the depths of big cities. It is vital there are enough churchyards, cemeteries, and burial grounds that are accessible to everyone. However, a lack of space […]
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 […]
Unlock Your Business Potential: Why Comprehensive Reporting is Important
In any funeral home, cemetery or crematory, having a comprehensive overview of your business is essential to maintaining a sustainable operation. Whether you need a snapshot of your financial position or projections for the year ahead, an indicator of the current state of company assets, or need to ensure regulatory compliance, there are many reasons […]
Records Management Made Easy: The Benefits of Digitizing Your Records
Records are at the heart of every cemetery and not only provide an invaluable window into the past but are critical to planning and managing its future. In an increasingly tech-driven world, digitization transforms the way we record, manage and track data, and burial records are no exception. Digitizing burial records is not a new […]
