Let us focus on compassion and understanding
In the past several weeks, I have spoken with many of our friends in funeral service, and the only thing that appears certain is...uncertainty!! Uncertainty about scheduling burials and cremations, about the safety of families and co-workers, about pricing and cash flows, and uncertainty about what all of this will mean to funeral service and funeral directors as we move into our new "normal." (whatever that is...)
Families need compassion, understanding, and direction now more than ever. They also need, and should expect, value and options when public funerals as we know them have to be modified for the safety of us all. I have heard from many of you that the Coronavirus has not suddenly pushed your direct cremation rate to 100%; and that many families are still proceeding with their plans for funeral and graveside services, as long as public health guidelines are adhered to. Some of you are live-streaming, using Facebook Live, or even just a cellphone video to make services more accessible. Limiting visitations to 10 at a time, and social distancing at the cemetery can also be accomplished. Whatever you are doing to add value to the experience of death and loss...Thank You.
From all of us at Northwoods Casket Company, please stay safe out there; and know that we are here to help. Our local operation and supply chain enables us to deliver caskets and urns whenever you need them; our prices and terms are fair; our website includes all of our available inventory, and is easily accessible to your families, especially if they are not able to select a casket or urn in person. No pricing information is shown on our site, and none will be given on the phone, except to licensed funeral directors. If you have special instructions for us on how you would like your caskets safely delivered during this time, please let us know.
Thank you for your support of Northwoods Casket Company, and we humbly ask for your increased support during these difficult times.
We appreciate you.
Taylor Page
Northwoods Casket Company
Taylor Page is a Client Relationship Manager at Northwoods Casket and has been a licensed funeral director in Wisconsin for almost 30 years.