by Kurtis Knappe | Funeral home marketing, Funeral technology, Live streaming, Revenue growth
No industry, not even the funeral industry, is safe from disruption by technology. Automobiles, telephones, stereo equipment, websites, live streaming — all of this technology has changed how funeral homes do business today. It’s important for every business to keep...
by Kurtis Knappe | Live streaming, Revenue growth
Cremation is no longer the exception—it’s becoming the norm. In 2023, the U.S. cremation rate reached 60.5%, according to the National Funeral Directors Association. In Canada, it’s even higher—over 74%, based on the latest figures from the Cremation Association of...
by Kurtis Knappe | Live streaming
With more than half of funeral homes now providing some form of streaming service, families increasingly expect this option. Facebook Live offers a zero-cost entry point to test this service at your funeral home. While not perfect for professional use, it's a starting...
by Kurtis Knappe | Live streaming
Live streaming a funeral allows family and friends to come together, no matter where they are. But if you’ve never done it before, you probably have questions. We’ve gathered the most common ones here to help you navigate the process.Yes! You can use platforms like...
by Kurtis Knappe | Live streaming
Are you charging too much or too little for a funeral live stream? When deciding on pricing, one thing you must always do is check what your competitors are charging. Well, we just did the legwork for you. Thank us later 😉 We researched 34 different funeral homes...
by Kurtis Knappe | Live streaming
In this blog post, you’ll learn our 5 simple tips for creating professional funeral live streams that will set you apart from your competitors. You’re a funeral director, not a videographer. But that doesn’t mean you can’t create great live streams for your funeral...
by Kurtis Knappe | Live streaming
As a funeral director, you know that live streaming the funeral service can provide a lot of value to the families you serve. The challenge for some directors, though, is: how do I explain that value to them? In this blog post, we break down the best way to approach...
by Kurtis Knappe | Funeral home marketing
Are you tired of hearing about AI yet? No? Great! Whether it’s live streaming funerals or creating an image of a cat riding a motorcycle on the moon, technology has permeated virtually every part of our lives. Writing obituaries is a task that requires a lot of care,...
by Kurtis Knappe | Funeral home marketing, Social media
When faced with the challenge of creating content for Facebook, funeral homes often (understandably) gravitate toward the easiest option: obituaries. We get it. Posting obituaries makes the task of creating content easier, and makes it feel like you’re getting another...
by Kurtis Knappe | Live streaming
Choosing the right platform to live stream funerals can be overwhelming, especially with so many options available. Each service comes with its own pros and cons—for example, some free platforms may mute or block your stream if copyrighted music is played. To save you...
