Many of us stream music though the Internet, spend hours on social networking websites and are generally glued to our electronic devices. Who is to say that we cannot continue our technology obsession after death? Social media and technology are nearly everywhere, affecting every industry. The death care industry is no exception. The traditional casket […]
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Green Cemeteries: On the Rise and Using Technology
With many people striving to make environmentally friendly choices regarding the products they buy, the food they eat and other resources they use, it is no surprise that green funerals are on the rise. While being buried without modern chemicals in a wicker casket—or no casket at all—seems old-fashioned, green cemeteries still utilize modern technology […]
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Foundation Offers Free Interment for Veterans in America’s Cemetery
The cremains of a veteran are often initially set in a place of honor within a home, but sadly, they may not always be respected in the same way as time passes. “Eventually, those ashes that were above the fireplace get moved to the closet and then to the basement,’’ said retired Lt. Col. Larry […]
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New Partnership Offers Integrated, Full-Service Solutions for Perpetual Care Trust and Cemetery Management
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MEDIA CONTACT: HEATHER HOUSTON, Dalton Agency P 904.398.5222 C 386.216.9472 E [email protected] Tallahassee, Fla. – Funeral Services, Inc., a preneed and perpetual care trust administrator and contract record-keeper, and CemSites, a cemetery management technology company, are pleased to announce their partnership, which allows death care professionals to streamline cemetery operations. Clients of […]
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U.S. Cemeteries Engage Community with Autumn Activities
With autumn in full swing, cemeteries throughout the country are hosting events to celebrate both the fall season and Halloween. From educational cemetery walks, picnics and story-telling events to historical tours and haunted experiences complete with ghouls and goblins, cemeteries are coming up with creative ways to engage their communities. If you are a cemetery […]
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Archaeologists Discover Sixteen Pyramids in Ancient Cemetery
In Gematon, an ancient town in Sudan, sixteen pyramids have been discovered inside a cemetery dating back two thousand years. The largest pyramid was around thirty-five feet long and forty-three feet tall, dating back to the period when the Kush Kingdom flourished Sudan. Kushites were known for pyramid building from 800 B.C. until their kingdom […]
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CemSites to Attend 66th Annual Catholic Cemetery Convention & Exposition
SAN DIEGO, September 15, 2015–The 66th Annual Catholic Cemetery Convention & Exposition will be held during the week of September 21st at the Town Resort & Convention Center in San Diego, CA. Industry-leading cemetery software provider CemSites will be exhibiting at this event, showcasing their newest technologies. CemSites has several solutions to offer Catholic cemeteries […]
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Trending: Weddings Held at Funeral Homes
The idea of holding a wedding ceremony in a funeral home may sound strange, but it has been confirmed as a nationwide trend as Barry and Chelsea Lesnick tied the knot in an Ohio funeral home earlier this year. “We were planning on our wedding, looking at different venues,” said Chelsea Lesnick. “We couldn’t find […]
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Why Cemeteries Need Management Software
As modern technology advances, cemeteries worldwide are relying on new software to help run everyday business operations. Cemetery software is very beneficial to both cemetery employees and visitors, as it helps manage cemetery records and locate gravesites in a faster and more efficient manner. By adopting these 21st century practices, your cemetery can save both […]
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Cloud Computing, Simply Explained
Every factory and business used power created by a basement generator until Edison Power Company developed a way to distribute large-scale power in 1900. Thanks to Edison, businesses could then simply plug into the wall to access power that was much cleaner and more reliable than what they could produce on their own. In-house power generation no […]
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