3 Funeral Service Technology Trends for 2018

Funeral services and technology are both fundamental needs in our communities. This post explores the intersection of these industries by highlighting 3 funeral service technology trends for 2018:

​1.  Social Media Memorialization

Memorializing a decedent’s social media profile (which Facebook and Instagram provide) means the account will serve as a place for friends and family to share memories after a person has passed away, and offers security by preventing anyone from logging into the account. Funeral homes are now offering families social media memorialization services that bring closure to online life after death.

2. Automated Tribute Videos

Photos, videos, messages and more have always been integral to a solemn funeral service. Automated tribute video software is now offered to help families easily customize themes, music, captions and transitions to create the perfect tone for honoring the life of their deceased loved one. These memorable videos can be shared with funeral attendees at the service or purchased online.

3. Online Content & Marketing

While funeral service websites usually provide a list of offered services, customers often have difficulty deciding what to purchase. Funeral homes can help educate customers by creating content such as case studies, testimonials, and experiences that can be shared across social media to create awareness of new offerings and convey the warmth and compassion they can bring to a family’s private funeral service.

These are just 3 of the notable funeral service technology trends to watch out for in 2018. If you are a funeral service provider interested in offering any or all of these services, contact us to learn more.