Foveo and Tukios Launch One-Click Funeral Streaming Integration Ahead of NFDA 2025

First-of-its-kind innovation lets funeral directors instantly embed live broadcasts and recordings into Tukios obituary pages. 

Ottawa, ON & Ogden, UT – October 8, 2025 — Foveo Memorial Services Inc. (“Foveo – The Funeral  Streaming Company”) and Tukios, one of the profession’s leading funeral home website platforms, today announced a first-of-its-kind integration that lets funeral homes book and embed live stream broadcasts directly into Tukios obituary pages with a single click. 

The collaboration delivers the simplest way yet for funeral directors to live stream services for families. Within the Tukios page editor, directors simply toggle the new “Live Stream” switch to instantly add a Foveo broadcast to the obituary page—no extra logins, no duplicate data entry, no copy-and-paste links and no AI-powered obit scrapers. Guests can attend live services or view recordings directly on the funeral home’s website, keeping every interaction simple and seamlessly on-brand. 

“Our goal was to integrate live streaming into Tukios websites in the simplest way possible,” said Curtis Funk, Tukios CEO. “It was exciting to work with Foveo on this innovation to make it happen.” 

“When you think of easy-to-use technology for funeral directors, Tukios leads the way,” said Foveo CEO Trajan Schulzke. “We were excited to bring our streaming platform directly into the Tukios obituary workflow. Together, we’ve made professional live streaming effortless and 100% integrated within a platform funeral directors already know and trust.” 

Why It Matters 

Demand for professional funeral streaming continues to rise as families look to their funeral directors for help including loved ones who can’t attend in person. The new one-click integration saves directors 10–20 minutes previously spent booking and embedding a live broadcast and recording directly into an obituary page.  

Tukios and Foveo have combined advanced technology and their shared commitment to exceptional family experiences to help funeral professionals save time, meet today’s expectations, and keep the process simple, reliable, and fully aligned with each funeral home’s trusted brand. 

Availability 

The one-click embedded live streaming integration is now available to all Tukios customers. Foveo includes it free with every plan—subscription or pay-per-stream. Setup takes just 20 minutes, requires no new equipment and includes free training and live support. 

To see one-click streaming in action, visit Foveo at NFDA (Booth #1903) or check out  www.foveo.org/tukios-one-click. 

Key Benefits of the New Integration 

• One-Click Setup: Add streaming instantly inside the Tukios obituary page editor.
• Seamless Guest Experience: Guests watch directly on the obituary page, no login or external link.
• Unlimited Recording Access: Recordings never expire, creating lasting digital memorials.
• Free Lead Generation: Optional guest registration captures attendee details for families and  future outreach. 
• Live Support: Real-time Foveo assistance for funeral home staff, families and guests—before,  during and after every service. 

See It Live in Chicago at NFDA 2025 

Foveo and Tukios will showcase the new integration at the NFDA International Convention & Expo in  Chicago, October 20–23, 2025. Funeral professionals can experience live demonstrations at Foveo Booth #1903 during the NFDA Tech Tour. 

About Foveo 

Foveo Memorial Services Inc., also known as Foveo – The Funeral Streaming Company, is a leading  funeral experience platform specializing in live streaming. Foveo delivers simple, meaningful online guest experiences, recordings that never expire, built-in guest registration for lead generation and the most affordable streaming plans available so that every funeral home can deliver more modern, personalized, fully branded experiences that directly reflect their outstanding care and  professionalism. Learn more at www.foveo.org. 

About Tukios 

Tukios creates software that improves funerals. Its innovative platform powers thousands of funeral  home websites, stunning video tributes and streamlined e-commerce experiences. Tukios leads the  profession offering technology and tools that simplify daily operations, elevate online experiences and keep funeral homes visible and relevant in an ever-changing digital landscape. Learn more at  www.tukios.com. 

Passare announces new Tukios Videos integration

ABILENE, TX – August 13, 2025 – Passare is thrilled to announce the release of a brand-new video integration with Tukios. The integration allows families to seamlessly upload photos for their memorial videos in Passare’s Planning Center without having to switch from Passare to Tukios.

“The Tukios and Passare teams noticed our shared customers and families weren’t benefitting from a seamless software experience when creating memorial videos. That’s when we got to work,” stated Josh McQueen, VP of Product and Marketing at Passare.

Funeral directors and families don’t need to manually re-upload photos or files to Tukios’ website to create unique memorial videos for families. Instead, they can manage videos with ease in Passare. Similarly, families can quickly and easily upload photos for the memorial video without ever leaving Planning Center. Plus, this integration in Passare is available at no cost.

“Like our other 30+ integrations, we’re proud to provide this video integration at no additional cost to all Passare customers,” McQueen continued. “It helps funeral directors save time, but it also keeps families involved in the planning process. They’re able to create a memorial video that truly honors their loved one’s life and helps them grieve.”

Passare customers can get started with this integration by reaching out to the support team at 800-692-5111. For more information about how the integration works, visit www.passare.com/blog/new-integration-tukios-videos. To see more of what Passare has to offer, book a demo.

ABOUT PASSARE:
Passare is award-winning, SOC 2 compliant funeral home software with tools to help you manage your business and connect with families online. With access to cases 24/7, you can get more done. Plus, save time with dozens of integrations, get unprecedented visibility into your business with outstanding reporting, and enjoy the support you need to succeed every step of the way. Ready to see all that Passare has to offer? Get a demo at www.passare.com/request-a-demo.

Batesville Announces First Integration with Georgia Electronic Death Registration  System to Streamline Death Record Reporting 

BATESVILLE, Ind., July 28, 2025 – Batesville, a trusted leader in the North American deathcare industry, has announced the first inter-operational integration between its Halcyon deathcare management software solution and the state of Georgia’s Electronic Death Registration System (EDRS). The integration eliminates the need for duplicate manual entry data, improving the speed to process. This helps funeral homes maintain more accurate death records and supports continued electronic death submissions in other states. 

“At Batesville, we believe technology is a powerful tool to deliver value to our funeral home customers and help families navigate the end-of-life journey,” said Sara Gard, General Manager, Halcyon by Batesville. “This breakthrough integration with Georgia improves business efficiencies and processes as Georgia funeral home directors can now enter a decedent’s death certificate and information once, and it will seamlessly integrate from Halcyon directly to Georgia Vital Events Registration System (GAVERS). This saves the funeral home customer an average of 15-30 minutes per case.” 

“The new integration saves my team significant time, increases death record accuracy, simplifies the process, and builds trust during a time of uncertainty,” Everett J. Huffman, Funeral Director & General Manager, Whitfield Funeral Homes & Crematory. “Families now have the peace of mind their loved one’s death records are being submitted without error, and we can focus on supporting them through the funeral process instead of spending time on paperwork.” 

Batesville is a proud participant in a subgroup of the Center for Disease Control’s National Vital Statistics System (NVSS) Modernization Community of Practice. The purpose of this subgroup is to research and review how to modernize electronic death record submission, including improvements to funeral home death record data collection and management. Together, the team developed, tested, and implemented a system where funeral home management systems  could exchange data electronically with a state’s death registry systems to improve the timeliness and quality of death data, create efficiencies for the funeral directors, and accelerate vital records technology adoption. This integration embraces new technology and approaches to death care management. Over the next few weeks Batesville will continue our phased roll out to all Halcyon users in Georgia. 

Batesville has deep customer relationships and a diverse portfolio of solutions across Burial, Cremation, and Technology to meet the evolving needs of deathcare professionals and the families they serve. Our goal is to equip funeral professionals with the tools and resources to support their business and help position them for long-term success. 

For more information, or if you are interested in implementing this in your business, please contact the Halcyon solutions team at 770.877.1158 or visit www.halcyondcms.com. 

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ABOUT BATESVILLE SERVICES, LLC 

Batesville (www.Batesville.com) is a recognized leader in the deathcare industry in North  America, offering a comprehensive portfolio of burial and cremation products, innovative technology solutions, and an unparalleled array of personalization and memorialization offerings.  For more than a century, Batesville has supported deathcare professionals in helping families honor the lives of those they love^® and has recently been named one of Newsweek’s Most  Trustworthy Companies in America for the second consecutive year. A history of manufacturing excellence, product innovation, superior customer service, and reliable delivery  helped Batesville become – and remain – a market leader.  

Expand, Integrate, Connect: Register for the 2025 PLPA Pet Loss & Integration Short Course

STERLING, Va. (June 4, 2025) – As more families view pets as members of the family, the demand for compassionate, professional pet loss care continues to grow. The International Cemetery, Cremation & Funeral Association (ICCFA) is proud to host the 2025 Pet Loss Professionals Alliance (PLPA) Pet Loss & Integration Short Course, taking place July 18–20 at Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia. This intensive, two-day course is designed to equip deathcare professionals with the tools, strategies, and knowledge needed to establish and elevate pet loss services within their businesses.

Led by PLPA Committee Chair Lauren Blevins Hogan, CCFE, CPLP, the course will feature a diverse lineup of expert instructors and engaging sessions. Whether you’re just starting out or looking to enhance your existing pet program, this event offers actionable strategies and real-world guidance you can bring back to your business right away.

Educational sessions include:

• Developing a Pet Program
  Andrew Parsell, Parsell Funeral Homes & Crematorium & Parsell Pet Crematorium
  Learn how to identify market needs, establish a pet program from the ground up, and effectively serve the growing “pet parent” community.
• Legal Matters with Pet Burial and Cremation
  Poul Lemasters, Esq., ICCFA General Counsel
  Explore liability risks, regulatory challenges, and how historical trends can help you prepare for the future of pet deathcare.
• Embracing Pet Loss: Bringing Families Back
  Tony Armogida, Global Atlantic Financial Group
  Discover how to transition pet cremation experiences into conversations about human funeral preplanning and deepen family relationships.
• Best Practices in Pet Loss Integration
  Lauren Blevins Hogan, CCFE, CPLP, Park Lawn Corporation
  Hear firsthand strategies and lessons learned from integrating a successful pet program into an existing funeral home model.
• Pet Cremation 101: Tips, Tricks, and Operational Best Practices
  Larry Stuart Jr., Raven Plume Consulting
  Enhance your crematory operations with actionable insights on equipment maintenance, respectful handling, eco-conscious practices, and more.
• Creating Spaces for Pets in Your Cemetery Development Plan
  John Bolton, CCE, CCrE, CXE, CSE, Park Lawn Corporation
  Learn how to design and implement pet memorial areas in cemeteries and understand the ROI of this growing service offering.
• Phone Etiquette for the Pet Loss Profession
  Nicki Wiedeman, CSE, Dead Ringers
  Improve your team’s communication with pet families by mastering tone, empathy, pricing discussions, and call follow-up through real call examples.
• Practical Technology in Today’s Business
  Pierce Dempsey, Leaf Cremation
  Get a hands-on look at how to use AI and accessible tech tools to enhance efficiency and deliver more personalized pet aftercare services.

In addition to classroom instruction, attendees will enjoy networking opportunities including a welcome reception, shared meals, and a student night trivia event — all in conjunction with the ICCFA University. It’s the perfect setting to connect with peers and build lasting professional relationships.

“I’m incredibly excited to welcome attendees to this year’s Pet Loss & Integration Short Course,” said Lauren Blevins Hogan, CCFE, CPLP. “This program is so important because it gives professionals the knowledge and tools that they need to serve families with the same level of compassion and care we provide for human loss. Serving pets is always about serving people, and by supporting pet families through their grief, we can continue to make a meaningful difference in our communities—and set our businesses apart through thoughtful, professional care.”

Thanks to the generous support of ICCFA Educational Foundation donors, four individuals have been awarded scholarships to attend the PLPA Pet Loss & Integration Short Course without the registration fee. These scholarships help remove financial barriers and expand access to education for professionals committed to serving pet families with care and compassion. The 2025 recipients are:

1. Dorothy Bothwell, Ivy Lawn Memorial Park and Funeral Home | Ventura, CA
2. Brittany Morgan, Springfield Funeral Home | Kelowna, BC
3. Ashley Nicks, Peaceful Paws Mortuary & Crematory | Lugoff, SC
4. Danny Santiago, Memorial Reefs International | Ocean View, NJ

Registration is open now through July 9, 2025. To learn more or secure your spot, visit iccfa.com/pet-short-course.

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Founded in 1887, the International Cemetery, Cremation, and Funeral Association is the only international trade association representing all segments of the cemetery, cremation, funeral, and memorialization profession. The association is comprised of more than 10,000 members in the cemetery, funeral home, and crematory industries, as well as supplier and related businesses worldwide.