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Why Funeral Management Software is Crucial for Modern Death Care

It’s no secret that deathcare, including all its challenges, is changing. That’s why funeral software has emerged and plays a crucial part in modern death care. This blog delves into the key role s...
By Chase Downs
In Articles
Monday, December 11, 2023

Community Outreach for Brand Awareness

How many funeral homes do your client families consider before calling you to care for their loved ones? Three? Four? The answer may surprise you. Homesteaders has asked this question in our cons...
By Danielle Burmeister
In Articles
Monday, December 4, 2023

11 Impactful Ways Funeral Directors Support Our Troops

Amidst a multitude of heartwarming tales about funeral directors going the extra mile to support our armed forces and pay homage to deceased veterans, one constant theme emerges: a timeless commitm...
By Jessica Farren
In Articles
Monday, December 4, 2023

Building Strong Community Connections

Funeral homes have a unique opportunity to build trust and provide comfort by being deeply ingrained in their community. When families face the difficult prospect of arranging a funeral, they often...
By Guy V. Winstead
In Articles
Monday, December 4, 2023

How Cemetery Management Software Can Help Cemeteries to Mitigate Risk

What does risk look like for cemeteries? Are the impacts financial...legal...reputational? The simple answer is, like any organization, they are all of those and more. Here we explore some of the ...
By Graeme Arthur
In Articles
Monday, October 16, 2023

The Modern Memorial Movement

Take a ten-mile trek north of the Motor City and discover one of the largest memorial parks in Michigan, Resurrection Cemetery. As one of six memorial properties operated by The Mt. Elliott Cemeter...
By Mariah Gregory
In Articles
Monday, October 16, 2023

A Cemetery and an Arboretum

What exactly is an arboretum? Briefly stated, the word arboretum can be broken down into arbor, which is Latin for “tree”, and the suffix ētum, denoting a collection of plants. The first use of the...
By Doak Marasco
In Articles
Monday, October 16, 2023
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THE ROLE OF FUNERAL DIRECTORS IN HONORING VETERANS: Presenting a Lasting Memorial

Bereavement, which literally means “to be deprived by death,” and grieving, the outward expression of this loss, are deeply personal and often overwhelming experiences¹. When planning a funeral for...

MONUMENTS AND MARKERS: Educating Funeral Directors for Enhanced Family Support

Incorporating headstone sales into a funeral home’s services presents significant advantages. Firstly, it can boost revenue without incurring substantial added overhead, making it a cost-effective ...

8 TIPS For Implementing New Technology in Funeral Homes

Seamless technology integration in funeral homes is increasingly vital as the industry evolves to meet modern expectations and operational efficiencies. According to recent research, 70% of employe...

EXPECT MORE From Your Case Management Software

When you run a funeral home, maximizing your time is maximizing your earning potential. The less time you spend entering information into your many systems, the more time you can spend taking care ...

MODERN CEMETERY MANAGEMENT: Streamlining Operations with Technology

In the 21st century, technology has permeated nearly every aspect of our lives, from how we communicate to how we manage businesses. The cemetery industry, often perceived as traditional and resist...

Solving Cremation’s Challenges

Cremation poses several challenges when it comes to conveying and delivering value. With burial, there are multiple tangible products that a price tag can easily be attached to. Think embalming, cl...

CREMATION BURIAL OR BOTH? INSIGHTS FOR FUNERAL PROFESSIONALS

As the landscape of end-of-life arrangements evolves, the choice between cremation and burial has become increasingly nuanced. More clients are opting for a combination of both methods, reflecting ...