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The Business Case for Funeral Streaming

For over 50 years, how funeral professionals helped families manage the details surrounding a loved one’s death changed very little. In early 2020, however, 80% of funeral homes quickly adopted var...
By Trajan Schulzke
In Articles
Tuesday, August 22, 2023

Why Online Memorials Are More Important Than Ever For Funeral Homes

In the digital age, technology has revolutionized various aspects of our lives, including how we mourn and remember our loved ones. Funeral homes, traditionally associated with in-person gatherings...
By Mandy Benoualid
In Articles
Tuesday, August 22, 2023

Boosting Funeral Home Websites' SEO

In today’s digital age, having a strong online presence is crucial for businesses across all industries, including funeral homes. With an increasing number of people turning to the internet to find...
By Alexis Reed
In Articles
Tuesday, August 22, 2023

Cremation Options - Quality and Planning

We are all well aware that cremation rates are continuing to rise across North America. It began in the larger centers and has continued to creep into every area of the continent. With that continu...
By Derek Mahar
In Articles
Sunday, July 30, 2023

Satisfaction - Cremation Recycling

As consumers, we’re conditioned to seek out the best deals. Whether it be a vehicle purchase or how much we pay for groceries, we always want to get the best deal. This is where ad agencies prove t...
By Kevin McKay
In Articles
Sunday, July 30, 2023

The Crematory Operator's Pre-Cremation Checklist

Cremation lawsuits are becoming more common, and it’s essential to minimize risk and liability in crematory operations. Since you can’t undo a cremation, it’s even more important to get it right. T...
By Larry Stuart
In Articles
Sunday, July 30, 2023

Navigating the Impending Storm in Funeral Service

I’ll never forget the cold Friday evening when I received a frantic call from my uncle. “There’s been a plane crash behind our house. The woods are on fire!” The year was 2012 and at that time, I w...
By James Fletcher, Matthews Memorialization
In Articles
Sunday, July 16, 2023
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