The Future of Funeral Service: Honoring Innovation and Excellence

November 6, 2024

Introducing the Tech-Enabled Funeral Home Awards 

In the inaugural edition of Tribute Technology’s Tech-Enabled Funeral Home Magazine, we proudly spotlight the trailblazers who are leveraging technology as a transformative force in funeral service. These leaders are redefining how we serve families with compassion, efficiency, and creativity, leading the profession into a new era. 


As family needs evolve, the 2024 Tech-Enabled Funeral Home Award winners have distinguished themselves through groundbreaking innovations and community-driven initiatives. 


From optimizing digital experiences to fostering transparent practices, these honorees exemplify dedication and forward-thinking that elevate the family experience. 


Without further ado, here are this year’s award recipients... 


  • Leader in Community Outreach & Email Marketing 

Starlyn Aurit, Customer Experience & Marketing Director at Harrell Funeral Homes 


  • Leader in Funeral Home Website Optimization 

Andrew Jenkins, President & Funeral Director at Jenkins Funeral Chapel, Inc. 


  • Leader in Empowering Families with Technology 

Jonathan Leavitt, Owner & Funeral Director at Leavitt Funeral Services and Crematory 


  • Leader in Digital-First Training for Funeral Service 

Jim Busch, Owner & President at Busch Funeral Home & Crematory Services 


  • Leaders in Funeral Home Transparency 

Ashlee Etzweiler & Shannon Etzweiler-Kapsak, Funeral Directors at Etzweiler Family Funeral Service 


  • Leader in Integrated Technology Systems 

David Lee Hernandez Jr., Founder & CEO at Jersey Memorial Group 


  • Leaders In Tech Enhanced Family Support

Jimmy Altmeyer Jr., President of Altmeyer Funeral Homes & Crematory and Founder of Treasured Memories, and John Butler, Digital Strategy for Treasured Memories  


  • Leader in Redefining Funeral Home & Cemetery Marketing

Bob Gordon, President & CEO at Cypress Lawn Funeral Home & Memorial Park


Celebrate Their Success: Download the Tech-Enabled Funeral Home Magazine 


Explore in-depth stories on each winner and their innovative approaches that are setting new industry standards. Download the first issue of Tech-Enabled Funeral Home Magazine to see how these leaders are shaping the future of funeral service. 


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