REIMAGINE The Next Generation in Online Obituaries
We asked ourselves: We asked ourselves: “How could we best position our media partners for the future?”
“How could we innovate the category and continue to make it engaging & relevant?”
Introducing a Dynamic New Online Obituary Experience.
The Next Generation Obituary
Come Closer to Readers Come Closer to Funeral Homes Come Closer to Honoring Memories
The Next Generation of Obituaries Come Closer to Readers
Each month more than 18 million people visit online obituaries.
New Obituary Design: A new, unique and special experience honoring the deceased. New Obituary Design: A new, unique and special experience honoring the deceased.
Larger photo and type Prominent placement Design heightens focus on deceased
Sign in with Facebook Prominent Social Share Features: Facebook, Twitter, Prominent Social Share Features: Facebook, Twitter,
Redesigned Guest Book with permanent duration Listen to audio of obituary Video and Photo Gallery with upload capability Video and Photo Gallery with upload capability
Newly Designed Photo Gallery and Video Player Newly Designed Photo Gallery and Video Player
The Next Generation of Obituaries Come Closer to Funeral Homes
New Funeral Home Branding and Information Position
Service Information with Calendar Function Service Information with Calendar Function
Link to Funeral Home obituary
Funeral Home Provided Video and Photos Funeral Home Provided Video and Photos
Pre-Need Lead Generation
Easy access to send flowers and/or make a donation Easy access to send flowers and/or make a donation
Chicago, IL – A teacher, mother and wife, Veronica Finnegan, of Wilmette, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family. Veronica was a well-loved, vivacious woman that live life to the fullest. She enjoyed reading, traveling and spending quality time with family. An avid lover of the outdoors, Veronica loved taking… Mobile Version Allows Easy Access to: View obituary View obituary Sign Guest Book Sign Guest Book View Service Details View Service Details View Photo & Video Gallery View Photo & Video Gallery Send flowers Send flowers Make a donation Make a donation Social Sharing Options Social Sharing Options Mobile Version Allows Easy Access to: View obituary View obituary Sign Guest Book Sign Guest Book View Service Details View Service Details View Photo & Video Gallery View Photo & Video Gallery Send flowers Send flowers Make a donation Make a donation Social Sharing Options Social Sharing Options
The Next Generation of Obituaries Create New Strategic Value and Revenue
Next Generation Obituary Pricing For Newspapers: Add value Drive revenue Strengthen Partnerships Engage Consumers Increase traffic Promote social sharing Enhance customer service Consistent across devices Position category for future For Funeral Homes: Prominent branding area Pre-need lead generation Links to drive traffic to funeral home website Service information with calendar function Online tool to enhance online obituary including adding photos, video and updating service information For Consumers: Heightened focus on deceased Redesigned permanent Guest Book, $79.99 value Video/photo gallery with upload capabilities Audio obituary function Easy access to send flowers and make a donation $12 per obituary (Wholesale) $25-50 per obituary (Recommended Additional Retail) $12 per obituary (Wholesale) $25-50 per obituary (Recommended Additional Retail) All of this for $12 per obituary
Next Generation Obituary: Testimonials “We’ve spent the last year developing the Next Generation Obituary product. The result of those efforts is the most dynamic, innovative product we have ever put into the marketplace. With the Next Generation Obituary, we are bringing new value to our media partners, funeral homes and users. I could not be more excited about what this product has to offer.” Stopher Bartol, CEO of Legacy.com “We jumped at the chance to launch the Next Generation Obituary program. So far we have been extremely happy with the results. The Next Generation Obituary brings new value and revenue to the category, while continuing to make it relevant and engaging. With a heightened focus on digital, this new obituary product helps position the category for the future.” Ellen Glassberg, VP of Inside Sales Tribune Company “We were thrilled when the Chicago Tribune started to offer the Next Generation Obituary. Not only is it more visually appealing, it’s just an all-around great resource for our families with the permanent Guest Book, audio obituary, and ability to upload photos and video. Being able to provide that level of customer service is a huge benefit. This new product combines all the features funeral homes and consumers seek into one user-friendly package.” Chris O’Malley, Yurs Funeral Homes
Local Spotlight Obituary Program For Families: Name/Photo prominently featured on newspaper obituary home page. Special identification next to name in daily list of deceased. For Funeral Homes: Prominent branding No advertising Pre-planning leads Traffic to website Flowers revenue Features Include: $10 (additional) per obituary with Next Generation Obituary
The Next Generation Obituary
What does the future of your obituary strategy look like?