FIT Social Media Articles – Social Media News and Digital Marketing Tips for Funeral businesses

5 Dos and Don'ts on Social Media for Funeral Directors

Written for the Funeral Services Journal in July 2024

Key practices include sharing authentic insights, engaging with the community, and maintaining updated profiles. Avoiding pitfalls like overposting or missing feedback helps funeral professionals create a thoughtful, compassionate social media presence that extends their care and support online.

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Making smart use of tech to drive the growth of your business

Written for the The National Association of Funeral Directors - Funeral Director Magazine FDM - February 2024 issue

Why do I need a Social Media Statement for my Website Article?

Written for the The British Institute of Funeral Directors Journal - January 2024

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How to enhance your LinkedIn presence for Funeral trade conferences, exhibitions and everyday

Written for the The Funeral Times in August 2023

Funeral conferneces, exhibitions and shows provide valuable networking oppotunities for Funeral professionals. And the great news is that one event that you definately want to be at this year is The Funeral Times trade show 2023 ...

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Harnessing the benefits of social media for cemeteries

Written for the Institute of Cemetery and Crematorium Management (ICCM) in Summer 2023

Social media is now a valuable tool for cemeteries. Here are some of the benefits of using social media...

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How to attract new employees as a cemetery or crematorium using social media

Written for the Institute of Cemetery and Crematorium Management (ICCM) in Spring 2023

This is a great question. Life has changed so much in recent years especially since the pandemic hit.

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Why use social media for your Funeral home in 2023

Written for the The Funeral Times in March 2023

Social media is here to stay and it's growing in popularity every day. It is a powerful tool that has many benefits. it can help Funeral homes connect with families and their communities.

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Thinking of a social media strategy for your funeral home?

Written for the Funeral Services Journal in February 2023

The funeral home’s social media strategy should serve as an effective platform. Focused on connecting with and engaging bereaved families and their communities, it should promote the compassionate care, personalisation and services offered by funeral directors, establishing trust and credibility.

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What to include in a Facebook post for your cemetery or crematorium Eimer Duffy FIT Social Media

Written for the Institute of Cemetery and Crematorium Management (ICCM) in Autumn 2022

When writing posts on Facebook for a cemetery or crematorium Facebook page, the goal is to increase traffic to your website.

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Google Business Profiles – why you need one now

Written for the Funeral Services Journal in June 2022

Google Business Profiles have now become a must-have for funeral businesses when it comes to search results, writes Eimer Duffy (right) from FIT Social Media. If you don’t have one, you might be losing customers to your competition.

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Why are Google reviews important and what is the best approach in acquiring them?

Written for the Funeral Director Websites in November 2021

Oh isn’t it great when you get a recommendation about a product or service from a family member or friend. We all like to hear something good about something we are considering and value recommendations from people we trust. This gives us confidence and peace of mind when it comes to purchasing a certain product or booking a service we need.

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Eimer Duffy answers your questions

Written for the The Funeral Times in November 2021

Eimer Answers your Questions - How can you make social media work more effectively for your Funeral business.

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