This funeral planning service is being described as an "Uber-style" app. Russian startup Umer is a smartphone app that allows bereaved people to plan funerals from their phones. Umer -- which can be translated to 'he's dead' in Russian -- is scheduled to launch in a few months.
The funeral planning app makes it simpler for grieving users to organize memorial services. You just have to type in the deceased person's name, death date, address and religion. They will be provided with a variety of pricing options as well as local cemeteries and funeral director choices. Other options include burial or cremation and headstone selections. Once everything is done, users are put in touch with an operator who finalizes funeral arrangements and provides necessary paperwork.
Why This Trend Is Growing
- Mobile Funeral Planning
- Opportunities exist for similar apps to streamline the funeral planning process, offering convenience to bereaved users.
- On-demand Funeral Services
- Similar to Uber, these services could provide a more seamless and easy experience for those in need of funeral services.
- Tech-enabled Funeral Services
- Innovation in the funeral industry could lead to new and modernized approaches to traditional funeral services.
Industries Being Reshaped
- Funeral Services
- The funeral industry could benefit from advancements in technology and mobile apps, providing users with easier and more accessible services.
- Mobile App Development
- The demand for simplified and convenient funeral planning apps could lead to new opportunities for mobile app developers.
- End-of-life Services
- The end-of-life industry could see disruption and innovation through technology, bringing new and modernized approaches to traditional processes.
