NEW YORK (Oct 22, 2024) — Chptr, a company dedicated to honoring life stories through thoughtful video memorials, today announced an agreement with Foundation Partners Group that will enable Foundation Partners’ local funeral directors to offer bereaved families Chptr’s personalized, high-quality video tributes, service listings and death notices.
With more than 250 funeral homes, cremation centers and cemeteries across 21 states, Foundation Partners is the second largest provider of funeral services in the United States. The announcement comes on the heels of Foundation Partner’s launch of Afterall, a new digital hub that integrates content, community, connection and commerce into a simple and seamless experience for families.
Rolling out next month with Tulip, Foundation Partners’ direct-to-consumer cremation service, and in select funeral home locations, the new platform allows funeral professionals to provide families with branded memorial videos that capture the essence of their loved ones along with digital death notices. Using Chptr’s groundbreaking technology, videos and death notices can now be shared on local media and TV stations nationwide, allowing communities to come together in remembrance.
“Chptr’s platform offers Foundation Partners a thoughtful way to both generate new revenue streams and provide families with necessary and beautiful new products to remember their loved ones,” said Rehan Choudhry, CEO and co-founder of Chptr. “By integrating video and social connectivity, we’re offering funeral homes a comprehensive and compassionate approach to memorialization that goes beyond traditional obituaries. Together, we’re helping funeral directors meet the evolving needs of their communities.”
This collaboration ushers in a new era of remembrance where memorials come to life with photos, videos, stories and memories shared by loved ones. These dynamic tributes offer vibrant and evolving reflections of lives well-lived, far surpassing the static obituaries of the past.
“Combining Chptr’s cutting-edge technology with Tulip and our extensive network of funeral homes will transform how families and communities connect, share stories, and celebrate the lives of loved ones,” said Lee Senderov, Foundation Partners’ chief marketing and digital officer. “This partnership enhances our mission of bringing ease and comfort to families, while also introducing new avenues for digital storytelling.”
About Chptr
Chptr is a community-powered platform that partners with broadcast, digital, and print publishers to tell local and individual stories, fostering connections and creating lasting legacies. Through AI, Chptr transforms crowd-sourced stories, photos, and videos into compelling tributes, preserving memories for future generations. The platform collaborates with leading news organizations, enabling local businesses and individuals to share their narratives widely. Backed by top investors and experts, Chptr is building the world’s largest repository of memories, revolutionizing how stories are shared and remembered within communities. www.chptr.com
About Foundation Partners Group
Winter Park, Florida-based Foundation Partners Group is one of the industry’s most innovative providers of funeral services and the second-largest funeral home group in the country based on the number of families served. Foundation Partners owns and operates a network of over 250 funeral homes, cremation centers and cemeteries across 21 states. Our deep understanding of technology and customer experience-centered approach allows us to deliver truly innovative and compassionate care to the families we serve. Visit www.foundationpartners.com to learn more.
