Harlem Shake Cemetery Edition

Tuesday, February 26, 2013

As of last week 40,000 videos have been uploaded and watched over 175 million times! The funeral industry couldn’t be left out of this trend, so we present you with the Harlem Shake / Cemetery Edition.

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5 Horrible Mistakes Funeral Homes Make on Facebook

Monday, February 25, 2013
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Facebook is not for generating Preneed sales leads. If that lead happens then great, but Facebook is the conversation and engagement piece that can eventually lead to preneed sales conversations with a user but it can not be the message you are pushing through your Facebook Page.

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Police Notify Mother About Son’s Death Over Facebook

Thursday, February 21, 2013
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Anna Lamb-Creasey’s son had disappeared without a trace. She called hospitals and jails. She waited for days and then weeks and then a month, desperate for a sign of life. She posted to his Facebook page: “Rickie where are you? Love mom.”

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‘LivesOn’: New App To Keep You Tweeting After Death

Wednesday, February 20, 2013
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‘LivesOn’ will let users pursue ‘life after death’ on their social media profiles, letting the deceased communicate with loved ones. LivesOn will keep posting after you kick the bucket, following the example of the DeadSocial platform.

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Women Run The Show On Most Social Media And Here is Why Funeral Homes Should Care

Tuesday, February 19, 2013
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Why should funeral homes/funeral directors care that women are the primary controller of social media conversation?

That’s an easy answer: 65-75 percent of death care shoppers are women and slightly over 80 percent of funeral planning begins online.

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Learning to Grieve on Social Media

Tuesday, February 19, 2013
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Whether publicly or via intimate messages, people’s Facebook interactions with the dead mimic the grieving rituals we’ve held throughout time. In Mexico, families honor their departed ancestors by…

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What Does The Law Say About Obtaining Access To A Dead Family Member’s Facebook Profile?

Monday, February 18, 2013
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What if the bereaved feel entitled to a deeper closure, specifically, by seeking answers from or access to a dead family member’s Facebook profile? The short answer: Their chances aren’t good.

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What Is Facebook’s Official Policy For Handling User Deaths?

Thursday, February 14, 2013
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So what happens to all those suddenly abandoned profiles? Their fate could go one of four ways:

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Can You Die of a Broken Heart? [Infographic]

Thursday, February 14, 2013
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Why do we celebrate Valentine’s day?  Can you die of a broken heart?  What did one creepy noblewoman bathe in to keep her skin youthful?  The answers to…

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Top 5 Facebook Ad Tips for Funeral Homes

Thursday, February 14, 2013
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You’re probably already aware that you can advertise on Facebook. But it’s important to know the best way to go about promoting your funeral business. Here are 5 Facebook Ad Tips for Funeral Homes:

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