DISCLAIMER: None of the F’s in FFFW stand for “facts.” Enjoy the jokes and satire.
Happy Friday the 13th! If your weather is anything like mine, it looks like we’ve officially entered spooky season on the right day!
Better live streaming for your families
Used by over 2000 funeral homes across the country, MemoryShare makes it easy for you to livestream funerals and help families stay connected.
All you have to do is schedule a stream, share links with friends and family, and go live using your mobile phone! The best part? Your stream and recording are hosted directly on your obituary.
However, livestreaming your funerals doesn’t just impact your families; it helps your funeral home beat local competition with 10% more calls per year, more traffic to your website, and improved SEO.
Want to learn more about how livestreaming can impact your business? Click the link below for a free demo.
Five Funeral Products that Seem Fake but are REALLY real
We see a lot of wild products in this space—here are a few of my favorites.
Pumpkin Spice Casket
Yes, this is real. From the minds of Titan, the “Pumpkin Spice Casket” seems to be a dope orange casket with a great marketing plan. Check it out here.
Coffin Clubs
These social groups, where people gather to build and decorate their own coffins, are gaining popularity. Learn more about the movement here.
Bios Urn
For those looking for an eco-friendly farewell, the Bios Urn turns ashes into trees. Explore more here.
Space Burial
Send your ashes to space with Celestis. Find details here.
Personalized Vinyl Records
Your ashes can now be pressed into vinyl records with And Vinyly.
Trivia
What year did the United States enact the Funeral Rule, which requires funeral homes to provide a General Price List to consumers?
Click on the right answer, and you’ll see a puppy. Get it wrong, and you’ll see someone hurting themselves.
Answer Choices:
You Otter Be Proud
Here’s some good news going on in the profession.
- Father-son teamwork helps Aiken funeral home thrive
- Old Lick Cemetery in Roanoke cleaned, repaired with help of national expert
- Fifth-generation funeral director Jeff Monreal helps families grieve, celebrate loved ones
