World War I enthusiasts started a project to create one of the best resources available to track the passing of fallen soldiers. Celebrating those who have gone before us keeps those who have passed spirit and memory alive. It is…
You are what you Google?
It sounds basic but have you Googled your company recently? How you appear on the first page of Google can greatly affect your business. The top five listings in Google’s search results receive about two-thirds of all clicks and beyond…
Will the new app Ikaria help the bereaved?
Still in Beta, Ikaria is a new app that is hoping to improve society’s mental health by connecting people through technology in a meaningful way. Utilizing not only current relationships, but allowing for connection with people going through similar issues,…
2019 films that took on death themes
It’s Oscar time again. So get out your gown and take a look at the 2019 films that are talking about death and issues around it. THIS POST CONTAINS SPOILERS, so read further at your own peril. Seriously, it’s about…
AI and facial recognition tech mean less Jane Does for death care professionals
Artificial Intelligence (AI), together with the biometric technology of facial recognition, is creating more data about people than ever before. This database is a rich source of information that can allow for not only recognition of the living, but also…
How can the public and families say goodbye to Legendary athletes at the same time?
Athletes are an important part of our society. Bringing together communities to unite and enjoy the simple love of a game. When these emblemes of our communities pass, it’s not only the family who mourns, but the world. Leaving families…
Brilliant UK Campaign to promote talking about death
The fear of talking about the unknown and death is creating an unneeded tension during difficult times. Death care professionals see it time and time again, families come in unsure of what a loved one would have wanted, even potentially…
How the pet loss industry has become worth billions
There are more than 455 million cats and dogs owned as pets worldwide, and as more companions enter into the lives of humans so do they, with time, exit. Pet loss is a growing segment in the death care industry…
What the death care industry should know about price comparison sites
By 2021 more than 2.1 billion people are expected to shop online around the world. As a result price comparison sites will continue to pop up. The UK Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) estimates 85% of all UK internet users…
Why Funeral Homes should embrace Dia De Los Muertos
Dia de Los Muertos is an important cultural holiday the death care industry should embrace and educate their local communities about. With rich origins dating back to the Aztecs, it’s a significant cultural movement that encourages the living to remember…