Whitepapers

Bridging the Technology Divide DOWNLOAD NOW   The latest Funeral and Cemetery Consumer Behavior Study (FCCBS) reveals an urgent message: consumers are embracing technology faster than the profession is adapting. Discover what families expect online, onsite, and beyond—and how your business can close the gap. For six years, the FCCBS has tracked the behaviors and expectations shaping funeral and cemetery service. In the 2025 edition, one theme stands out: technology is the profession’s greatest opportunity—and its biggest blind spot. Only 49% of consumers give top marks for technology-based products. Just 53% say employees explain technology effectively. Yet 78% of future customers plan to research online before making arrangements. From streaming and A/V systems to online pricing, digital merchandising, and AI-powered chat tools, today’s families expect seamless, connected experiences at every touchpoint. The firms that meet those expectations will earn loyalty—and […]

Is Our Profession Having a Full-Blown Customer Service Crisis? DOWNLOAD NOW   A Customer Service Wake-Up Call for the Funeral Profession New FCCBS data reveals a growing disconnect—and what to do about it. The 2025 Funeral and Cemetery Consumer Behavior Study (FCCBS) uncovers something alarming: a widening gap between what families expect and what funeral providers are actually delivering. While the profession has long prided itself on compassion and care, the numbers—and the stories—tell a different tale this year. The new FCCBS white paper goes deep on these findings and what they mean for your business. Here’s what you’ll learn: Only 37% of consumers say they were educated about their options Ratings of honesty and professionalism have declined steadily since 2021 Many providers are unknowingly undermining trust through poor communication, pricing confusion, and lack of transparency Even industry insiders say […]

2025 Funeral and Cemetery Consumer Behavior Study Insights Summary DOWNLOAD NOW   Insights in Action: How Consumer Attitudes and Behaviors Shape the Future of Your Business Model For six years, Foresight has been surveying consumer attitudes and behaviors regarding funeral services and the cemetery profession. This research aims to deliver meaningful, fact-based insights that empower our profession to stay ahead of evolving trends. In the last three years, we’ve expanded our research to include funeral and cemetery professionals. This dual-perspective approach reveals an unsettling truth: a profession often out of sync with consumer expectations, and in some cases, actively resisting market changes. Many businesses lack a strategic long-term plan to engage with an increasingly non-traditional and evolving consumer base. We delve into the disconnect between the profession and the consumer, highlighting key findings from our research. You will gain actionable […]

2024 Funeral and Cemetery Consumer Behavior Study Insights Summary DOWNLOAD NOW Tracking and predicting consumer attitudes, opinions and behaviors about the funeral and cemetery profession. The goal of our Funeral and Cemetery Consumer Behavior Study (FCCBS), now in its fifth year has been to capture the opinions, attitudes, and behaviors of consumers regarding the funeral, cemetery, and cremation business. More than 5,000 consumers participated in the 2024 study, providing insights into how perceptions of the death care profession have changed. Additionally, for the second consecutive year, we have measured the perceptions of deathcare business insiders to get a better understanding of the gaps between our perception compared to actual consumer experience. This year, more than 240 Profession members shared their feedback. Download our report today to learn how to adapt and thrive in the future of funeral service by meeting the […]

2023 Funeral and Cemetery Consumer Behavior Study Insights Summary DOWNLOAD NOW In response to the transformative impact of COVID-19, The Foresight Companies conducted our annual consumer behavior study to uncover key trends shaping the funeral and cemetery profession in the short and long term. As these trends become permanent, we are dedicated to helping you embrace and implement the necessary changes for future business success. Discover the actionable insights from our 2023 Funeral & Cemetery Consumer Behavior Study by downloading our Insights Summary. Gain valuable knowledge on evolving consumer attitudes towards the funeral and cemetery market and learn how operators can adapt to meet their changing needs. Adapt and thrive in the future of funeral service by meeting the evolving demands of today’s consumers.

2022 Funeral and Cemetery Consumer Behavior Study Insights Summary DOWNLOAD NOW In what was undeniably the most transformative time in generations, The Foresight Companies conducted annual consumer studies to connect data behind the speculative trends about how COVID-19 will impact the funeral and cemetery profession, both in the short-term and the long-term. With these new trends becoming permanent, how do we embrace and implement these changes that are vital to your future business success. We encourage you to download our Insights Summary on the results of our 2022 Funeral & Cemetery Consumer Behavior Study. It highlights the evolving consumer attitudes towards the funeral and cemetery market and the ways operators need to adapt. The future of funeral service is here, and we must pivot our business model to answer the needs and demands of the consumer.

The Renewed Focus on Pre-Need: Giving Consumers What They Want DOWNLOAD NOW While Covid-19 has had massive effects on how consumer perceptions, attitudes, and behaviors have changed at an accelerated pace all across the board, consumer demand for pre-planning is an area that has taken front and center for the funeral and cemetery professional. While the last two years have been taxing across the globe, hitting the psyche of consumers everywhere and in almost every industry, the pandemic has taken a particular toll on funeral and cemetery last responders who have borne the brunt of helping families affected by the virus. Because there is a heightened awareness over one’s own mortality given Covid deaths, there has been a marked change in the attitudes of consumers regarding the value and importance of having pre-arrangements in place. As we discussed in the […]

2021 Funeral and Cemetery Consumer Behavior Study Insights Summary DOWNLOAD NOW The future is NOW for the funeral and cemetery profession. The question is, are you planning to adapt and evolve your business or plan your succession? If you are staying in the profession, we encourage you to download our Insights Summary on the results of our 2021 Funeral & Cemetery Consumer Behavior Study. You will discover how to embrace and implement the new changes that are vital to your future business success.