The funeral industry is an ever-evolving field, and its trends have changed drastically over the years. It is now more focused on providing families with meaningful and personalized services that honor the deceased in a respectful and compassionate way. From eco-friendly burials to virtual funerals, modern funeral services are tailored to the needs of the families and provide them with options that fit their values and beliefs.
Additionally, technology has enabled better communication and collaboration between funeral directors, families, and other service providers, allowing for more efficient planning and delivery of services. As a result, the funeral industry is becoming more innovative and personalized, allowing families to celebrate the life of their loved one in a unique and meaningful way.
For families planning a cremation or a traditional funeral, keeping up with the latest trends can be challenging and time-consuming. At E.J Coutu Funeral Directors, we want to make learning about cremation and funeral trends easy.
An excellent countermeasure to having a funeral service during the pandemic is livestreaming it. Livestreaming a funeral service allows individuals to view the service while not physically being there; this creative workaround is fantastic for any gathering restriction that might be in place at the time. Another benefit of livestreaming a funeral service is that individuals can attend anywhere globally, allowing greater participation from the deceased's loved ones.
At-Home Funerals are becoming a popular funeral trend among the DIY generation. Supporters of the movement say it allows families to process their grief, as they are personally involved in looking after their loved one's body. In addition, at-home funerals essentially cut down on everyday funeral expenses associated with traditional funerals.
Death midwifery is becoming commonplace for help-at-home services. Like a midwife supports women with home birth, an end-of-life doula or death doula helps with a home funeral. In addition, death doulas empower, educate, and encourage families to get involved in making decisions and support individuals in their end-of-life process.
Water burials are a fantastic way to give back to the earth. Using a biodegradable urn, some organizations will take the cremated remains to the seafloor helping the underwater ecosystem flourish.
Not many know about this ash-scattering trend, but some organizations offer services that send cremation ashes to space, drifting among the stars, orbiting the earth, or even settling on the moon.
Some companies have made this possible for individuals wanting to go out with a bang. Made by adding cremated remains to the shell of a firework, these memorial fireworks can light up the sky for any celebration of life.
3D printing is also being used in the funeral industry to create personalized urns and other funeral products. This allows for a more personalized and unique funeral experience.