# Digitized Funeral Funeral services are becoming increasingly high-tech. By [Mishal Omar](https://www.trendhunter.com/MishalO) | Published Aug 24, 2017 | Category: [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/pro/category/technology-trends-and-gadgets) Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/digitized-funeral ## Key Figures - Trend score: 3.1/10 - Evidence articles: 4 ## What is the Digitized Funeral trend? **Digitized Funeral:** The integration of technology into various aspects of burying or memorializing the deceased is on the rise. This method works to enhance the process of commemorating loved ones, and can manifest in several different ways. The infusion of technology into memorial rituals speaks to consumer desire for personalization, and takes it a step further by making the process of being commemorated more distinct and individualized. ## At a Glance - Evidence: 4 featured examples - Articles from: Apr 14, 2016 to Aug 24, 2017 - Published: Aug 24, 2017 - Patterns: [Cyclicality](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/cyclicality), [Redirection](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/redirection) - Megatrends: [Gamification](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/gamification), [Experience](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/experience), [Naturality](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/naturality) ## Audience - Gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Themes within the Digitized Funeral trend ### Personalized Funeral Technology The trend of integrating technology into various aspects of burying or memorializing the deceased is on the rise, enhancing the process of commemorating loved ones. ### Multi-Sensory Funeral Experience Funeral homes are introducing high-tech multimedia, such as video, audio, and olfactory effects, to provide a more holistic sense of mourning. ### Affordable 3D-printing Technology for Funeral Services Funeral parlors are offering 3D-printing technology for reconstructive surgery postpartum to rebuild lost limbs or facial features, providing comfort and natural reconstructions at affordable prices. ## What the Digitized Funeral trend means for industry ### For Funeral and Cemetery Services The funeral and cemetery industry is adopting new technologies and innovations to respond to changing customer preferences for personalized and memorable funeral experiences. ### For Automotive Industry The automotive industry is exploring innovative ways to offer luxury customized hearse designs, offering customers a unique funeral experience. ### For Robotics and AI The funeral industry is beginning to use robots and AI to perform traditional Buddhist funeral ceremonies, reducing costs and increasing accessibility for families who want to provide a respectful burial. ## Workshop question How can your brand personalize its products or services in unlikely areas? ## Trend signals for Digitized Funeral Trend score 3.1 out of 10, from popularity 41%, activity 44%, freshness 8%. - Popularity: 41% - Activity: 44% - Freshness: 8% ## Examples of the Digitized Funeral trend 4 featured examples from Apr 14, 2016 to Aug 24, 2017. - [Supercar Funeral Hearses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/funeral-hearse): The Maserati Hearse Lets One Literally Go Out in Style (Category: Autos) Implication: The automotive industry can explore opportunities to design and manufacture luxury hearses and customized funeral vehicles like the Maserati Hearse. - [High-Tech Funeral Services](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/foundation-partners-group): Foundation Partners Group Offers Multi-sensory Experience Rooms (Category: Lifestyle) Implication: Incorporating High-Tech Innovations for Enhanced Funeral Experiences - [Respectful Funereal Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/funereal-robots): The Pepper Robot Can Perform Buddhist Funeral Rites (Category: Tech) Implication: The death industry is undergoing a revolution with the introduction of robotic funeral leaders and religious figures. - [Reconstructive Body Funerals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lost-limbs): The Longhua Funeral Parlor Uses 3D-Printing to Rebuild Lost Limbs (Category: Tech) Implication: The funeral services industry can capitalize on the trend by incorporating 3D-printing reconstruction services to provide natural-state burial options. ## Recent trend clusters - [Delegated Interfaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/delegated-interfaces) (Tech) - [Adaptive Controls](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/adaptive-controls) (Tech) - [Desk Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/desk-systems) (Tech) - [Spatial Refinement](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/spatial-refinement) (Tech) ## Trending in Tech - [Decor-Led Home Projectors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/decor-led-home-projectors) - [Accessible Fintech Pop-Ups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chequing-account) - [Dual-Wavelength Recovery Wearables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/joint-therapy) - [Pop-Culture WiFi Routers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pop-culture-wifi-routers) All articles: [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech)