Veterans Funerals, Burial & Cremation

Why Market To Veterans?

•  Veterans are a large segment of the
     population numbering 27 million, not
     including active military.

•   Average age of 58
•   41.2% between 45 and 64
•   21.1% under 45 and
•   37.1% 65 or older

•   Most are employed-54.9% or retired
•   32% are retired
•   6.9% disabled

•   1/3 have family income over $55K
•   17% earning less than $20k
•   59% of Veterans have post high school education

•   74.9% are married, family oriented loyal consumers who patronize those who 
     support them.

"The Veterans Choice"

VFMC Providers nationwide are expanding their market area, increasing case volume and stimulating community awareness while adding value to their business. Big or small, 80 cases or 800, one competitor or twenty, funeral homes all across the nation are moving their businesses forward with Veterans & Family Memorial Care.

VFMC’s mission is to drive new business through your door by establishing your firm as “The Veterans Choice” in your community. The idea is to progress your business to the next level by attracting families in your community that may have previously used another funeral provider. Relying solely on past performance, goodwill and family heritage is guaranteed to inhibit your company’s growth. The key to unlocking the door of stagnation is to abandon the status quo by taking advantage of new opportunities designed to set your firm apart from others in your area.

Become The Veterans Funeral Home!

• VFMC provides you with community outreach and public relations programs guaranteed to get veterans talking about your firm and walking through your door. The VFMC website is ranked #1 on both Google and Yahoo when searching “veterans funeral homes”. VFMC’s website contains the “Veterans Funeral Home Directory” a widely used resource for families searching for the Veterans Funeral Home in their community. All VFMC Providers are listed by state and county with a direct link to the provider’s website.

• VFMC provides you with our “Proudly Serving Those Who Have Proudly Served” brochures. Getting these into the hands of the members of VFW, American Legion and civic groups will identify your firm as the Exclusive VFMC Provider. Veterans will recognize your funeral home as the Veterans Funeral Home in your community. VFMC will afford your funeral home the opportunity to make presentations to these organizations enlightening them on VA death benefits as well as the benefits offered by VFMC Exclusive Providers.

• Hospices, nationwide have embraced the VFMC Clients Bill of Rights. Hospice Social Workers are sharing the advantages of using an Exclusive VFMC Provider when discussing final arrangement options with veterans & their families. Many hospices throughout the U.S. have requested VFMC Providers to speak at meetings of their social workers regarding VA death benefits and the benefits offered by VFMC Exclusive Providers.

• VFMC provides you with marketing tools such as direct mail design layouts and advertising copy distinguishing your firm as the VFMC Exclusive Provider. You receive periodic press releases to submit to your local news media announcing community outreach programs as well as newsletters that include marketing and public relations programs that will enhance your visibility as the The Veterans Funeral Home in your community.

• Veterans & their families are keenly aware of businesses offering incentives, discounts & benefits to veterans. As a matter of fact they seek out these companies when making important purchase decisions. VFMC Providers give 10% off services & merchandise to veterans and their spouses along with a complimentary flag case to the surviving spouse of a deceased veteran. VFMC’s benefits along with educating veterans on their free burial entitlements have created a nationwide buzz among the veteran population. The VA did a survey that resulted in a finding that at least 30% of all veterans are unaware of their burial benefits. VFMC offers benefits and savings beyond those provided by the VA while encouraging veterans to take advantage of their free burial entitlements when geographically convenient.

Becoming an Exclusive VFMC Provider has huge public relations benefits for your business, opening doors that were previously closed to traditional funeral homes. You will be viewed as the “VFMC Exclusive Provider” (not as just another funeral home) offering new and informative ways for veterans to capitalize on their status.

As the Exclusive VFMC Provider in your community you will stimulate new business and grow your market share, all for about the cost of 1 direct cremation. Being the only VFMC Provider in your community is easy, inexpensive and is sure to increase your case volume and revenue.

Included in your VFMC Provider Membership