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Aerial view of a large cemetery situated in an urban area, surrounded by trees, roads, and buildings. The cemetery is densely packed with graves, with a circular monument visible near the center. The landscape transitions from the cemetery into surrounding greenery and urban development.

The Importance of Burial Grounds in Urban Areas

Respecting and mourning the dead appropriately continues to be an essential part of modern culture. Regular access to burial grounds is crucial

November 28, 2021

Photograph of the grand entrance archway at Forest Lawn Cemetery, featuring a large stone arch with the name 'Forest Lawn' engraved at the top. The structure is flanked by columns and ornate gates, with lush green trees and a blue sky visible in the background.

“Why Haven’t We Asked for That Before?” How Technology Helps Forest Lawn Cemetery in Buffalo, NY

Joseph Dispenza would be the first to admit that even the cemetery he oversees was a bit slow to implement technology. “We

November 18, 2021

Webinar titled 'COVID-19 has transformed customer attitudes: How can the death care profession adjust?' The image features logos for The Foresight Companies, SAIF Next Generation, and OpusXenta on the right side of the graphic.

COVID-19 has Transformed Customer Attitudes in North America

OpusXenta and The Foresight Companies joined together to offer the webinar, “COVID-19 has Transformed Customer Attitudes: How Can the Death Care Profession Adjust?”. Chris Cruger from the Foresight Companies talks about their 2021 Funeral and Cemetery Consumer Behavior Study and how it impacts the profession.

October 12, 2021

Photograph of a stone building at Ferncliff Cemetery, featuring large, light gray stone blocks and arched windows. A leafless tree stands in front of the building, with an American flag visible on the left side, and the sky is clear and blue.

Where Memories Live Forever: Ferncliff Uses Technology to Streamline Processes

When Ferncliff Cemetery, a non-profit and non-sectarian cemetery in Hartsdale, NY, was founded in 1902, it was probably impossible to imagine what

September 30, 2021

Webinar titled 'In Conversation with Michael Lewis: Unseen risks in cemeteries, crematories, and funeral homes.' The image shows Michael Lewis, a man with glasses, gray hair, and a beard, wearing a light blue checkered shirt, standing against a plain background.

In Conversation with Micheal Lewis

Micheal Lewis talks about the unique and unseen risks in the death care industry and how managing them is critical to keeping everyone safe.

August 28, 2021

Webinar titled 'The Climate Emergency: Transforming Death Care for a Sustainable Future.' The image shows a cemetery landscape blending into a lush forest, with gravestones transitioning into trees, symbolizing the integration of eco-friendly practices in the death care industry.

In Conversation with Lisa Herbert

Lisa Herbert talks about Dying to Know Day and the importance of having an after-death action plan and conversation about the inevitable.

August 6, 2021

‘In Conversation with’ Nancy Weil

Nancy Weil talks about community outreach programs and how funeral homes can benefit from such events.

July 28, 2021

Aerial view of Northern Metropolitan Cemeteries showing a grid of burial plots, pathways, and green spaces. Roads divide different sections of the cemetery, and a small building is visible in the center of the image, surrounded by trees and greenery.

How Digital Mapping Became an Essential Tool for Northern Metropolitan Cemeteries

James Meyrick, Chief Information Officer (CIO) for Northern Metropolitan Cemeteries (NMC), is passionate about implementing innovative technology solutions to create excellent customer experiences

July 23, 2021

How Science and Technology are Leveraging the Green Agenda

Our final environmental webinar in our 5 part series leaves us to ponder the role of science and technology and how we can facilitate these to create lasting change and adopt more sustainable death care management solutions.

July 14, 2021