Funeral home marketing has changed dramatically over the past five years. Book Your Strategy Session Webinar Overview In this webinar, Robin Heppell, CFSP, explains why disconnected marketing can resemble a ransom note: separate ads, platforms, vendors, messages, and follow-up activities assembled without one coordinated plan.…
Be Found. Be Trusted. Be Chosen. Funeral Visibility Framework™ Families no longer find funeral homes the way they did even a few years ago. In the past, many funeral homes relied heavily on Google Ads to generate calls and website traffic. While paid advertising remains…
Families arranging cremation today increasingly expect speed, convenience, mobile-friendly experiences, and clear communication. In this Funeral Futurist educational webinar, Robin Heppell, CFSP shares 5 practical improvements funeral homes and cremation providers can implement to improve online arrangement completion rates, reduce friction, improve family experience, and…
Editor’s note: This article was originally published in 2013 and has been completely rewritten and updated for 2026. The core framework — investigate, respond with the Olive Branch, cultivate proactively — has held up remarkably well, but the tactics, platforms, and threats have evolved significantly.…
Most funeral home owners believe they’re losing calls because of pricing, location, or increased competition. That’s not what’s happening. Families today are making decisions before they ever contact you. And if your funeral home isn’t visible, trusted, and responsive in that moment — you’re not…
Are you a licensed Funeral Director in Canada who loves the profession – but not the hours, stress, or on-call life? We are looking for someone who wants to stay in the funeral industry while helping funeral homes grow using modern tools like AI, Digital…
Virtual Assistant / Operations Manager (Remote – Philippines) About Us: We are a marketing agency headquartered in Victoria, BC, Canada, specializing in helping funeral homes and cremation providers across North America grow their businesses. Our team leverages cutting-edge tools and strategies, including Go High Level…
Digital Marketing Specialist (Funeral Industry) Local SEO, Google Ads, Reputation Management, Social Media Remote | Contractor Role Funeral Futurist is a specialized digital marketing consultancy serving independent funeral homes, cremation providers, and preneed organizations across North America. We combine deep funeral industry expertise with modern…
Discover how forward-thinking cremation providers are streamlining operations, attracting more families, and staying competitive in a changing world. Book Your Strategy Session Webinar Overview In this 60-minute training, Robin Heppell, CFSP – founder of Funeral Futurist – shares the exact strategies cremation providers need to…
Growing a cremation business can be challenging, especially when resources are limited. However, there are proven strategies to expand operations without increasing staff. By embracing smart technologies, optimizing services, and streamlining operations, cremation providers can boost growth and customer satisfaction simultaneously. This blog explores how…