For many people, Memorial Day weekend consists of sunshine, grilling, and a glorious three days away from work and school. For those in the cemetery and death care industry, the busyness of the season is nearly equivalent to Christmas. Whether you are enjoying a weekend getaway or frantically organizing special events, here are a few […]
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Smart Caskets Take Technology to the Grave
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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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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QR Code Technology Turns Headstones into Interactive Memorials
While the advancement of technology has allowed for more mobility, it has also increased the distance between loved-ones. What hasn’t changed is our desire to keep up on family and friends. Cemeteries are beginning to offer a new kind of headstone that will connect families worldwide. By combining traditional granite markers with newer barcode types […]
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