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Sunset continues to redefine their process of finding assets for families. They recently announced that they have a new website that makes the search for assets even easier.
Sunset is a free service who earns their fee from bank partners after discovered assets sit in an estate account.
It’s a great service that funeral homes can offer their client families and may even be a way to find assets that a client family didn’t even know existed.
To learn more about Sunset you can access their website here.
OneRoom has launched new AI-powered integrations that cut funeral streaming setup time in half and remove repetitive admin, making life easier for funeral home staff and directors.
The new Obituary AutoFill feature, now rolling out for customers with compatible websites, uses AI-assisted matching to automatically pull obituary details into the streaming booking form. Funeral directors simply start typing a name, and the form completes itself with the deceased’s name, dates, photo and obituary link.
“Setting up a stream isn’t difficult, but it’s still one more task your team doesn’t need,” said Brady Cox, CEO of OneRoom. “This update removes that friction, no retyping, no double-handling, just a faster way to get things done.”With AutoFill, booking a stream takes half the time it used to.
For funeral homes seeking deeper integration, OneRoom now offers full platform connections with Passare and Tukios. These integrations allow funeral directors to schedule and manage a stream directly from within their existing systems. By simply checking a box, all event details sync to OneRoom, creating the event automatically, eliminating double-handling and saving time.
“We just check a box in Passare and it’s done,” said Scott Burns of Washburn McCreavy. “It’s a big time-saver for our team.”
The Obituary AutoFill feature is being rolled out at no cost to all eligible OneRoom customers. The platform integrations are available for those who want to go further, with a nominal one-time setup fee.
These updates reflect OneRoom’s continued focus on reducing workload for funeral professionals, removing unnecessary steps, so teams can stay focused on the more important tasks in their day.
Tribute Technology has announced the launch of a suite of new artificial intelligence tools designed to reduce administrative work for funeral professionals, cut down on online spam, and create a smoother online experience for families.
The new features — including AI-powered guest book moderation, automated event detail capture, and dynamic spam filtering for online forms — are now live on Tribute Technology websites and will be rolled out to all clients this fall. In addition, every client will receive complimentary access to the AI Tribute Obituary Writer, the company’s award-winning tool that helps create meaningful obituaries in minutes.
“These advancements reflect our commitment to building technology that gives funeral homes time back while giving families a dignified and respectful online experience,” said Matt Powell, Chief Technology Officer at Tribute Technology. “By integrating AI directly into the websites our clients already use, we’re cutting out unnecessary steps, automating repetitive tasks, and freeing up staff to focus on the families they serve. All while giving families a better online experience.”
Among the new features is an AI guest book and form moderation system, which automatically reviews condolence messages and submissions to screen out spam, offensive remarks, or irrelevant content. Another tool, AI event capture, identifies and pulls service details like visitation times directly into the obituary editor, reducing the need for manual entry. Tribute Technology has also introduced AI dynamic form moderation, which filters out junk inquiries before they hit a funeral home’s inbox. Together, the tools create a smoother, safer online environment while cutting down on routine tasks.
To further support funeral professionals, Tribute Technology is including the AI Tribute Obituary Writer for all website clients at no additional cost. The tool drafts polished obituary text in minutes, helping funeral directors provide families with meaningful tributes without adding to their workload.
To learn more about Tribute Technology click here.
From a press release from Tukios:
Tukios, a leader in funeral technology solutions, is proud to announce the launch of an updated Photo Gallery feature, designed to give families a more meaningful and uplifting way to honor their loved ones online.
This introduces two new updated fresh, modern designs to choose from. These are located under the obituary section, allowing visitors to easily browse cherished images and relive memories through a beautifully presented gallery.
The updated Photo Gallery feature brings both style and substance to the online tribute experience. Photos beneath each obituary now appear in an elegant, refreshed format that brings memories to life. Visitors can then click “See More” to expand the gallery and browse additional images. Families and funeral homes can choose from three newly updated gallery styles, giving each memorial page a layout that best reflects the tone and personality of the tribute.
For funeral homes, the feature provides a modern look and feel that elevates the overall appearance of websites with a clean, contemporary design. It also integrates seamlessly, automatically updating under the obituary section without requiring additional setup. Tukios website users now have the ability to go onto any obituary and custom select which gallery style appears, offering greater flexibility and personalization. These features are created to put funeral homes at the center, giving them easy-to-use tools that allow them to serve families with confidence and care.
For families, the gallery offers more than just aesthetics, it creates a meaningful space to celebrate the life of their loved one through pictures. Each layout is designed to present memories in a respectful and uplifting way, ensuring that every image is displayed tastefully. Together, these updates make it easier for funeral homes to serve families with warmth while giving visitors a comforting place to reflect on treasured moments.
The Photo Gallery feature is available at no additional cost for funeral homes hosting their websites with Tukios. Funeral professionals can reach out to their Tukios account manager to learn more.
To learn more about Tukios click here.
CRON Specialties Launches Revolutionary Funeral Product Inspired by Social Media Frustration
From a press release from CRON Specialties:
Developed and perfected over seven years, the BodyGuard by CRON Specialties is crafted from durable 6 mil polyethylene plastic. Unlike conventional unionalls, the BodyGuard can be heat-shrunk to conform tightly to the body using a standard heat gun, eliminating excess bulk and minimizing noise. It’s cremation-safe and produces fewer chemical emissions than traditional alternatives.
Creator Ron Gresham, who has handled thousands of challenging cases—from trauma victims to advanced decomposition—recognized the need for a more adaptable solution. After extensive field testing through his trade embalming service, he launched CRON Specialties in May 2025. The response has been overwhelming, with orders pouring in from across the globe.
In response to requests from fellow funeral directors, Gresham has expanded the BodyGuard line to include heat-shrinkable pants, sleeves, and stockings, allowing targeted coverage for specific areas such as limbs. These additions further enhance the product’s versatility and ease of use.
“I’m not done yet,” Gresham shared. “There are more ideas in the pipeline to support embalmers and funeral professionals. This is just the beginning.”
To learn more about BodyGuard products click here.
Element by The Living Urn to Introduce New and Innovative Urns and Keepsakes at the National Funeral Directors Expo
From a press release from the Living Urn:
Element by The Living Urn, a division Biolife, LLC that works exclusively with funeral homes, is excited to announce that it will be introducing a series of new and innovative U.S. made urns and keepsakes at the National Funeral Directors’ International Convention and Expo that takes place October 26-29, 2025 in Chicago.
Based in Colorado, Element by The Living Urn is committed to developing and providing unique cremation urns, keepsakes, and cremation jewelry serving families looking for afterlife options that can be more meaningful and personal. Its growing market leading product offering includes the patented Living Urn®, the leading bio urn and planting system designed to grow a tree with cremated remains, The Living Urn® Indoors, the Eco Scattering Urn, a unique bamboo urn for scattering ashes, the Eco Water Urn, a proprietary urn that floats and gracefully frees ashes in water, and various keepsakes including bracelets, pendants, and cremation stones that hold ashes. The company is developing additional proprietary cremation urns and keepsake urns that it will be introducing in the next few months.
See the complete press release from The Living Urn here.
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