# Web Cams in Funeral Homes Pay Per View Last Rites By Going Like Sixty | Published 2008-04-01 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/web-cams-in-funeral-homes-pay-per-view-last-rites References: [reuters](http://www.reuters.com/article/oddlyEnoughNews/idUSL0192261920080401?feedType=RSS&feedName=oddlyEnoughNews) Pay-per-view funerals will start in Britain soon. If you can't make the services, for a fee, you can log on and mourn. Wesley Music will offer the service to funeral parlors around the country for a one time payment of $150 for access to a [funeral webcast](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/together-watch). If the [eulogy](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/voxufm) is half as good as John Cleese, it could lead to a new career. **Implications** - Generation Y consumers have an easier time adopting technology because they are not subject to the same prejudices as previous generation. Using technology to forge meaningful connections has a partial stigma amongst older generations (e.g. [date sites](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/invitin)). Companies looking to innovate in the digital should attune themselves to the attitudes of this demographic. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.0/10 - Popularity: 19% | Activity: 92% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Multimedia](https://www.trendhunter.com/multimedia) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Pay-per-view Funerals:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Development of a platform for live streaming funeral services, providing convenience and connection for those unable to attend in person. - **Virtual Mourning:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Creation of virtual mourning spaces where individuals can gather online to share condolences and support, fostering a sense of community and emotional healing. - **Generation Y Adoption:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Offering technology-driven solutions and services that cater to the preferences and behaviors of Generation Y, leveraging their openness to adopting new technologies. ### Where This Applies - **Funeral Services:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incorporating digital elements into funeral services, such as live streaming, online memorials, and virtual grief counseling, to enhance accessibility and expand reach. - **Digital Platforms:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Developing platforms or apps specifically designed for funeral-related services, enabling seamless coordination, communication, and engagement for both attendees and remote mourners. - **Technology and Emotional Support:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Creating technology-driven solutions focused on emotional support, grief management, and mental health resources, catering to the evolving needs of individuals experiencing loss and grief. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [AI-Powered Virtual Memorials](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/virtual-memorials.md) - [Digital Guestbook Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/visitation-book.md) - [Posthumous File Sharing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bequeath.md) - [Digital Memorialization Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/remembermeai.md) - [Philosopher-Neighbouring Burial Plots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/karl-marxs-tomb.md) - [Bereavement Gift Registries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bereaveme.md) - [Tribute Writing Assistants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eulogy-generator-platform.md) - [Post-Mortem Pet Projectors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cirius-beam-projector.md) - [3D-Printed Ecological Funeral Reefs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/resting-reefs.md)