As is the case with so many other industries, advancements in computer technology are affecting the funeral industry. Whether it’s streaming webcasts of a live funeral using a website that’s password-protected, or whether it’s a wireless Internet kiosk at the funeral home, technology is changing the way funeral directors do their job.
This advancement in technology also allows funeral directors to add to their services. For example, some funeral homes offer websites where family and friends of the deceased can post messages, or where they can upload video tributes. Many funeral homes provide a photo tribute service, making a picture or video CD or DVD with pictures or videos of the deceased, which may be shown during the visitation hours as well.
Technology is even changing the way funeral directors locate loved ones’ bodies. A GPS system in a funeral car can help the driver to locate the place of death in a quicker and a more accurate manner.
As the funeral industry moves forward into the future, funeral directors are finding more and more creative ways to use technology to enhance the grieving process as well as their business.