At Tech Turbocharge: Digital Tools to Elevate the Deathcare Profession, on Dec. 11 at the DoubleTree by Hilton Baltimore - BWI Airport, you’ll discover how to put technology to work for you, your staff, and — most importantly — the families you serve. Check out all the event details here:…
Read MoreBy Thomas A. Parmalee Move over ChatGPT … funeral homes looking to boost efficiency with artificial intelligence can turn to ClosureMD, which has introduced a solution aimed at solving a persistent problem. Getting doctors to sign off on death certificates. Founded by Jerry Hsiang and Gregory Kopyltsov, the company provides…
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By Thomas A. Parmalee For Zack Moy, deciding who to start Afterword with was more like picking a wife than hiring an employee. “Choosing a co-founder is arguably the most important decision you’ll make when starting a company,” he said. “I mean, you're committing to navigate highs, lows and immense…
Read MoreBy Thomas A. Parmalee The CEO of OneRoom, a video streaming platform that enables people from around the world to virtually be a part of a funeral service when distance or circumstance prevent in-person attendance, has been hard at work introducing innovations that could be a game changer for funeral…
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By John Heald, Chief Growth Officer, Legacy.com When I talk to funeral directors across the country, one thing is clear: the profession is evolving faster than ever. Families are changing, marketing has gone digital, and competition is coming from every direction — from corporate consolidators to brand-new cremation startups. The…
Read MoreWhen you come to Tech Turbocharge: Digital Tools to Elevate the Deathcare Profession, you’ll learn how to put technology to work for you, your staff, and most importantly – the families you serve. On Dec. 11, 2025, Some of the most trusted experts in deathcare will come together at the…
Read MoreEazewell, an AI-enabled funeral planning and facilitation platform co-founded by Donnell Beverly Jr. (a former NCAA National Champion at UConn), former NBA MVP Russell Westbrook and former NBA All-Star Kemba Walker, recently announced its public launch. Their experiences with loss led the founders to create a company that aims to provide compassionate…
Read MoreBy Zack Moy, Co-founder and Chief Technology Officer, Afterword Let's face it — technology runs a big part of your funeral home now. From tracking your cases and services, to handling the books, to getting the word out, software in some form or another is pretty much essential. This wave…
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By Thomas A. Parmalee When Nicholas Allan’s mom asked him to do her a favor – leave some flowers at the headstone of a beloved family friend – he said what any good son would: No problem, Mom. But when the former Adobe sales operation analyst went to search for…
Read MoreBy Thomas A. Parmalee Effie Anolik, 34, who grew up in Vancouver and Toronto, always knew she’d live in New York City. She just didn’t know it would be as the CEO of her very own company … serving funeral homes. But life as she knew it took an abrupt…
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By Thomas A. Parmalee Chptr, whose company founder was previously the subject of a profile by FuneralVision.com, is bringing its personalized video tributes, service listings and death notices to a number of Foundation Partners Group’s locations. With more than 250 funeral homes, cremation centers and cemeteries across 21 states, FPG…
Read MoreBy Thomas A. Parmalee On Oct. 25, Tribute Technology announced big news: Charlie Cole “mutually agreed” with the company’s board of directors to step down from his role as the company's chief executive. Cole, who previously led FTD, also known as Florists’ Transworld Delivery, isn't the only one who left:…
Read MoreBy Thomas A. Parmalee Chptr, which FuneralVision.com recently profiled, is bringing its memorial solution to even more funeral homes across the country via a strategic alliance with Sinclair Broadcast Group, which is the second-largest television broadcaster in the United States by number of stations. The partnership will enable funeral directors…
Read MoreBy Thomas A. Parmalee When Chris McDowell’s older sister died of an aneurism at age 45, his entire family was crushed. “As part of the process, I was the one who raised their hand and said I’d put together a slideshow for her service,” said the 38-year-old McDowell (pictured at…
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