Educational Workshops

For over 50 years, Matthews Cremation has represented the industry leader for cremation strategies and proudly accept the calling in providing educational workshops that focus on the perpetual advancements of the death care industry. With our team of industry professionals, we can provide any one of a series of business development strategies that offer funeral professionals an opportunity to evolve their role within the community. These workshops are designed to enhance our professional significance in today’s ever changing industry.

Workshop Topics for Consideration:

Crematory Investment 101 – 1½ - 2 Hours

This workshop outlines the steps to evaluate an investment in cremation equipment. We’ll explore the foundation for establishing a successful crematory operation, the myths associated with ownership, the environment, the power of “chain of custody” and the many ways to make equipment ownership a powerful differentiator for funeral professionals in today’s market.

Mastering Cremation Merchandising & Marketing – 1½ - 2 Hours

Building a successful cremation strategy requires thoughtful positioning of products and services that connect with Today’s consumer. Through the eyes of funeral families, let’s listen and learn through their personal evaluation of our industry and utilize this unfiltered feedback as an invitation to develop a stronger foundation for more meaningful and profitable services.

The Integration of Pet Loss Memorial Services – 1 – 1½ Hours

This thought provoking discussion focuses on the business landscape of the animal care industry and the untapped opportunity of memorial care for pets. Witness through the consumer’s eyes, their view on the subject and discover numerous strategies to professionally integrate pet loss into your existing service model.

Cremation Liability – How Vulnerable Are You? – 1 – 1½ Hours

During this session, we analyze the leading influences behind crematory negligence and the most frequent signs for potential issues. Through this process, we will outline the best practices to protect our funeral professional and make certain we champion the highest standards for handling the cremation consumer. We will also explore how technology is assisting us in establishing the most effective ways to manage and protect are most important asset, our valued clients.

All of our workshops are thought-provoking, purposely designed to challenge the audience to step outside their comfort zone to discover exciting new practical ways to transform their services to meet the needs of today’s consumer. We are excited about the opportunity to serve at this capacity and look forward to your endorsement and recommendation.