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From a Press Release from Foveo :

Foveo Memorial Services Inc. (“Foveo) and Tukios, one of the profession’s leading funeral home website platforms,
today (October 8) announced a first-of-its-kind integration that lets funeral homes book and embed live stream broadcasts directly into Tukios obituary pages with a single click.

The collaboration delivers the simplest way yet for funeral directors to live stream services for families.

Foveo CEO Trajan Schulzke made these comments in the press release, ““When you think of easy-to-use technology for funeral directors, Tukios leads the way.  We were excited to bring our streaming platform directly into the Tukios obituary workflow. Together, we’ve made professional live streaming effortless and 100% integrated within a platform funeral directors already know and trust.”

You can learn more about this product at the Foveo website here.

From a recent article in TechCrunch:

Nine-time NBA All-Star Russell Westbrook is now an investor in an “end-of-life” planning start-up.

 

According to this article from TechCrunch, company founder Donnell Beverly, Jr. approached his friend Russell Westbrook about becoming an investor in Eazewell.  The article then says, “Westbrook was in. Four-time NBA All-Star Kemba Walker also joined, and the trio launched Eazewell.”  

 

Again according to the article, “Eazewell is an AI-driven platform that helps families navigate and automate the administrative aspects of end-of-life and funeral planning. The startup’s AI agent gives people a 24-hour, 7-day-a-week resource and helps users with everything from finding and booking a funeral home to canceling credit card accounts for a deceased person.  

The company partners with different service providers, like hospice care, funeral homes, and various insurance companies, which allows the platform to be free to use with the option of paying for more premium features.”  

 

To access Eazewell’s website click here. 

From a press release from Anthem Partners:

 

Anthem Partners. . . has announced a new partnership with Chptr, a cutting-edge digital platform dedicated to honoring and celebrating lives through personalized storytelling. This collaboration will introduce Chptr’s suite of digital memorial tools—including custom video tributes, service listings, and digital death notices—across select Anthem locations, offering families new ways to share memories and preserve legacies online.

 

Chptr’s platform empowers funeral professionals to deliver beautifully branded memorial videos and digital death notices that can be shared across social media and local news outlets. By blending storytelling, video, and community engagement, Chptr helps extend the reach of each service and brings people together in remembrance.  The platform also reduces the time and cost historically associated with obituary writing and slideshow creation.

 

“We’re launching this exclusive partnership with a phased, market-by-market rollout,” said Chad Jackson, Executive VP of Operations at Anthem Partners, in a prepared statement in the press release.  “Our initial focus will be on three strategic markets where we anticipate a strong reception from the families we serve. This initiative not only enhances our service offerings but also strengthens our brand presence in communities.”

 

According to the press release, Anthem Partners is a privately held operator of funeral homes and cemeteries across North America. Founded by industry professionals and backed by long-term investors, Anthem is committed to honoring legacy, respecting community traditions, and supporting funeral professionals through sustainable growth.

 

To learn more about Anthem Partners click here.

 

 

From the Pinnacle Funeral Service Website:

 

Rollings Funeral Service and Pinnacle Funeral Service have formed a strategic partnership with Precoa and National Guardian Life Insurance Company (NGL).

 

According to the Pinnacle Funeral Service website, “Rollings Funeral Service and Pinnacle Funeral Service, two of the nation’s leading private funeral home operators, have formed a strategic partnership with Precoa and National Guardian Life Insurance Company  (NGL).

 

In a prepared remark on the website, Pinnacle VP of Operations Chris Hamiel made this comment, “This is a natural next step as we continue to invest in our operations and strengthen our ability to serve communities nationwide. Precoa’s model and NGL’s focus are exactly what we were looking for to support long-term preneed growth.”

 

Again, according to the website, “Rollings and Pinnacle are two of the fastest growing private funeral home operators in the nation. Combined they serve approximately 15,000 families annually from 95 locations throughout the United States and continue to grow through both operational initiatives and acquisitions.” 

 

To learn more about this strategic partnership click here.

 

From an e-mail bringing us new updates and features from Tukios:

 

We received an e-mail from Tukios recently telling us how they have updated their product in several ways to give more value to funeral home clients. . . .

 

• To learn how Tukios websites are leading the way with Generative Engine Optimization (the new SEO) click here.
• To learn how Tukios is partnering with Foveo and OneRoom to make livestreaming easier click here.
• To learn about Gift Snap, Tukios new way to showcase Gifts and Flowers on obituaries click here.
• To learn what is new in the Tukios Photo Gallery Option click here.
• To learn more about Tukios new Video Backgrounds for Obituaries click here.

 

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