October 2021

Page B8 OCTOBER 2021 FUNERAL HOME & CEMETERY NEWS Se c t i on B www. vischerfuneralsupplies.com A trusted resource of funeral supplier companies since 1976 Find a supplier or become a member at www.imsa-online.org MARYVILLE,TN— Recognizing the need for funeral homes and cemeter- ies to reach local families and differen- tiate themselves from their competitors, Dr. Jason Troyer is now offering funeral homes their own customized app. The app includes Dr. Troyer’s comprehen- sive, online grief program and works on all phones, tablets, and computers. The app is branded to the funeral home and includes links to preplan- ning information/forms, obituary list- ings, a Thought-of-the-Day, and so- cial media sites. The app also connects people to a funeral home or cemetery’s services including: online payments, live-streaming, online arrangements, cemetery mapping, pet services, and more. Furthermore, the service is mar- ket-exclusive so competitors will not have the same app. “My clients are excited about how the app sets them apart from their competi- tors as well as provides their entire com- munity with an online grief program. My goal was to provide an affordable service that requires virtually no time from the funeral staff,” said Dr. Troyer. Dr. Troyer is a grief expert and former psychology professor who provides Face- book services, presentations, and grief support materials for over 100 funer- al homes and cemeteries. He also works for Smith Funeral & Cremation Service Dr. Troyer Creates Customized App for Funeral Homes & Cemeteries and Grandview Cemetery in Maryville, TN. For more information and to down- load a demo, visit www.JasonTroyer.com or call 865-748-0582. Clear View Caskets ® Oversized Casket MIAMI , FL— Clear View Caskets® is proud to announce that they are becom- ing leaders in the oversized casket market thanks to beautiful and innovative designs offering customization to fit specific needs. Clear View Caskets can build an over- sized casket as wide as 49” while customiz- ing the length, offering a positive and efficient solution for families who have such needs, within 48 hours of receiving the order. Visit Booth 1003 at the upcoming NFDA convention to see and touch the Clear View Oversized Casket. To learn more visit www.clearviewcaskets.com, call 888-305- 8439, text 305-721 5554 or email info@ clearviewcaskets.com. Follow them on Ins- tagram @clearviewcaskets. Like @ Nomis.Publications BOISE,ID—Gather is excited to announce that after 10 years and 15 million lines of code, they will be revealing something big at the NFDA Convention and Expo. Gather’s upcoming attendance at the 2021 NFDA International Convention and Expo will mark the release of one of the biggest milestones in the company’s his- tory and shape the vision for their future. Gather’s founder and CEO Zach Chatter- ton excitedly shares a sneak peek into the inspiration behind the company’s para- mount next chapter, “Everything we build at Gather is based on feedback from funer- al directors all across the nation, including the ones on our team. This new launch is no different. There are a lot of technology companies trying to replace funeral direc- Something Big is Coming to Gather The Gather Team and more. We can’t wait to show you!” Gather is an innovative case management platform and live streaming solution built specifically for funeral homes. They love fu- neral directors and firmly believe that help- ing families through the loss of a loved one is one of the noblest professions. Their vi- sion is to give funeral directors a seamless solution that helps both the funeral home and the families they serve. Make sure to visit Gather at NFDA booth #709 to find out what they’ve been working on before your competition does. Learn more about the upcoming NFDA convention and register at https://convention.nfda.org/ Those unable to attend NFDA can learn more by visiting www.gather.app or by calling 208-298-5155. tors. Gather’s mission is the opposite, we want to make directors the hero, and this new launch will do just that