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Silver sufers – who’s catering for them?
Posted on Wednesday 13th October 2010 by Louise Harris
It’s not often you come across a really good website that is the online face of a funeral director. There really are very few out there, and I am often dumbfounded to the reason why. Maybe they just don’t need the business, maybe they shy away from the Internet, I don’t know!
Most people in the UK these days do their research online (well 38.8 million internet users do in fact). See the stats here. It’s the over 50′s that are driving the surge of internet users in the UK. 1 in 4 internet users are over 50! These are the people who are searching the net for the right funeral director.
So what websites ARE out there? Well this morning (very randomly) I found a great Funeral Directors website up in my computer browser - familytreefunerals.co.uk They offer a wonderful website with clear information, help and advise. Its a nice design, easy to navigate and has a lovely tone to it. It must be good because its recommended by the Good Funeral Guide!
I am sure they will lead by example to the rest of the industry out there… COME ON FUNERAL DIRECTORS GET YOUR WEBSITES IN ORDER.
CarronMedia.com are a great company to contact for funeral industry websites. Having designed and developed the Sentiment website, the Sentiment Farewells website and The Good Funeral Guide website as they know just what tone to take. Drop them a line for a FREE quote. 0845 180 0836 or email them on info@carronmedia.com.
Your Comments
There are 3 responses to “Silver sufers – who’s catering for them?”
Charles Cowling says:
Yes, CarronMedia are great! I couldn’t be happier with my website. Brilliant in every possible respect.
And the point you make is spot on. Funeral directors have been unbelievably slow to understand where their clients are looking for them. Jayzus, they’re a hidebound lot! WAKE UP!!
For what it’s worth, my prize for the best FD website goes to greenfuse http://www.greenfuse.co.uk/
james showers says:
Helo, Louise.
Thank you for your kind comments re our website. Very encouraging.
It is also a very timely awakening to the fact that Sentiment was not remembered by me in the resources and links sections – a grave error which will soon rectify with the attached.”Sentiment is a production company which specialises in end-of-life tribute photo & video montages, filmed life biographies and memory books. Whether you want a simple photo montage for a funeral, or an epic movie of your life, Sentiment will listen to your ideas, thoughts and needs. Whatever they create, it will be filled with warmth and comfort – and be an invaluable part of your family history.” + web address
Let me know if you want any corrections.
Thanks again – hope you are well and busy.
James
Louise Harris says:
@Charles – Yes I agree, GreenFuse have done incredibly well their site is clean and easy to navigate. I was most impressed when I saw they had updated it. The navigation is fantastic.
@James – that’s really lovely thanks james. I’ll drop you an email