Ahead of the curve

Ethan Darby, Director
Business Development

Our industry, which has historically been resistant to change, is evolving at a rapid pace. As cemetarians, we have two choices; resist the change and stick to what we know or embrace the change and tread through the unknown.

At Trigard Memorials, we don't want to be your "typical bronze memorial" company; we aim to be different.  We strive to be progressive and unique by studying industry trends, attending seminars and learning first hand at our own cemeteries. We listen to you, our customers, to help us all embrace the evolution of our industry. Our uniqueness shows through our products including memorial rocks, QR codes mounted to memorials and temporary memorials. Our products are innovative, flexible and diverse.
 
If we don't currently offer a product that fits the culture of your community, challenge us. We love coming up with new solutions. Call us at 800.798.4900 to find out how we can help you stay ahead of the curve.


Product spotlight: Memorial Rocks

Our lightweight memorial rocks provide a lasting tribute to a loved one while enhancing the landscape of a home or cemetery. Cremated remains can either be placed inside a compartment in the rock or a space can be dedicated in a loved one's honor after burial or scattering.

Memorial rocks are crafted from molds based on natural rocks. The forms are lined with concrete and painted in one of three colors. Families can choose from six styles, then personalize the tribute with a bronze plaque in either oxide or full-color Brilliant Impressions®.

Call 800.798.4900 to learn how Trigard memorial rocks can provide a place to share memories for years to come.

This article originally appeared in Modern Memorialization, Trigard Memorials' weekly electronic newsletter featuring information for the funeral industry. Sign up for your free subscription at http://www.trigard.com/thursdays.

Don't settle for the basics

Drew Edwards,
Sunset Funeral Homes
General Manager

As a funeral director for over 20 years, I have seen many changes in our industry. Traditional funerals have slowly diminished, and cremation and immediate dispositions are on the rise. Today's consumer desires products and services that are different than what the families we serve wanted 20 years ago. But "different" does not always mean "less."
 
Today's consumer demands value for every dollar they spend. As a funeral director, it is my job to offer a family an experience that exceeds their expectations. That experience doesn't stop after the funeral. For me, it begins the moment they first contact to us and extends to placing the final memorial. To exceed expectations, everything must showcase the unique personality of the loved one, and tell a story the whole world can share.

There are so many great products and ideas to help create something meaningful and memorable. That's exactly what Trigard Memorials does with bronze memorials. Don't settle for the basics. Make sure that every funeral home and family you serve has a memorial that is as unique as the life it represents.


Product spotlight: Pet memorial

You already know that we offer beautiful memorial rocks and estate boulders to add beauty to the landscape of the cemetery while honoring a life well-lived. But did you know that we also have lightweight memorial rocks designed specifically for our furred and feathered friends? Our pet memorial rocks are the perfect tribute to cherished companions. They look great in a pet cemetery or in a home garden. Come see all of our pet products in Austin at the 2013 NFDA Convention and Expo beginning October 20.

This article originally appeared in Modern Memorialization, Trigard Memorials' weekly electronic newsletter featuring information for the funeral industry. Sign up for your free subscription at http://www.trigard.com/thursdays.