When it comes to building relationships and supporting the needs of your community, most don't immediately think of a tool such as a laser cutter. This involvement in your community is a cornerstone of any good business, but it is absolutely essential to the funeral...
It's no secret that the funeral industry is experiencing massive disruption. Between the change in social norms, new technology entering the marketplace, and Baby Boomers driving the way of the industry, even the most experienced funeral directors will find themselves...
How did you find out about AP Lazer? We are a five-generation monument business located in Westport, MA. We were outsourcing all of our black monument orders and laser photo to other companies. After looking over what we were giving away financially I thought that we...
A Google search for “changing funeral preferences” results in over 12 million results. It is no secret to those of you in funeral services, that owning a funeral home requires more latitude than ever in order to meet the needs of today’s families while still...
When it comes to planning a funeral or life celebration, not all families are price-conscious. If a product provides a sentimental experience and supports the grieving process, many families will invest in items to adequately memorialize their loved one. As more...
We got a chance to share another feature on Performance TV with one of our outstanding customers, Mike Mims. Mike’s business, Cherokee Caskets, purchased the SN4836 laser machine 2 years ago and has been thrilled with it ever since. He’s been so busy with engraving,...
We join Matt Buxton of Okeechobee Funeral Home on Performance TV, where he shares the success he’s had using our AP Lazer and how it’s empowered his business to diversify business and offer new products. From caskets to granite monuments and even cut and engraved...
When you own a business most decisions come down to one question: Does the math make sense? If you make a purchase will it pay itself off? Or better yet, will you make an immediate profit? For example, purchasing a new hearse will cost around $100,000. With 60 month...
From 2005 to 2015, the cremation rate increased from 32.3% to 48.5% (16.2%). 2104 funeral homes shut their doors during the same period. Do the math. That means that for every 1% rise in cremation, 130 funeral homes close their doors. By 2030, the predicted cremation...
What does it mean to be a Memory Care Provider? Become a Memory Care Provider means taking part in all of the memories and precious moments for those in your community, opposed to just providing them services when death occurs. There are many life events that deserve...
