• 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
Exclusive geographic territory.
Exclusive use of the VFMC Proud Member Logo and Design to be downloaded on to your website, used in your advertising, printed material and signage.
A listing and link on the VFMC website's Veterans Funeral Home
Directory.
Membership Certificate to be framed and hung in each location.
Clients Bill of Rights to be framed and hung in each location.
(Not affiliated with the US Dept. Of Veterans Affairs)
Veterans & Family Memorial Care
954 Sand Castle Rd. | Sanibel FL33957
Toll Free: 866.770.6791 Email:
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