ASD Founders Announce Launch of Cremation Air: Aerial Scattering Service for Funeral Homes

Media, PA– The Czachor family, founders of ASD — Answering Service for Directors, have launched a new aviation-based venture: Cremation Air, a professional aerial ash scattering service designed exclusively for funeral homes. The service provides meaningful ocean and waterway scatterings completed by certified commercial pilot Andrew Czachor, son of ASD Family-Member Owner Marty Czachor.

For more than five decades, ASD has served as the funeral profession’s communication heartbeat, helping directors support families with compassion and dependability. As cremation rates continue to rise nationwide, the Czachor family saw a natural opportunity to expand their commitment to funeral service by offering a dignified, trackable aviation solution that meets the growing demand for personalized scattering options.

The concept for Cremation Air grew from the family’s shared passion for both aviation and funeral service. What began as Marty’s interest in flying evolved into a family pursuit, with Andrew and Jess Czachor earning their pilot licenses. Over time, conversations in the hangar intersected with the needs of funeral directors, inspiring the creation of a service that blends technical precision with heartfelt purpose.

“At ASD, we’ve always looked for ways to serve directors beyond the phone line,” Marty shared. “With Cremation Air aerial scattering, we’re extending that same trust skyward—helping funeral homes offer families something truly meaningful. Everything about this came from the heart of a family that understands the profession. Our goal is to help directors offer something extraordinary to the families they serve.” 

Cremation Air was intentionally built as a partner to funeral directors, not a consumer competitor. Through the secure C-Air Process—centered on Clarity, Assurance, Integrity, and Respect—directors can submit orders, track each step of chain of custody, and receive full documentation. After each scattering, they are provided with a personalized video tribute and a certificate that includes the date, time, and GPS coordinates to present to the family.

Each scattering is performed aboard a Beechcraft Bonanza G-36 outfitted with GPS tracking, three hi-def video cameras and a custom-designed, carbon fiber scattering chute. Operations follow strict FAA guidelines and USPS and EPA requirements, ensuring cremains are handled and dispersed with professionalism and accountability. Only trained crew members are on board, reinforcing the elevated standards built into every Cremation Air flight.

“We wanted to bring the same professionalism that families receive in every part of a funeral service into the air,” explained Patrick Kane, Cremation Air’s Business Development Strategist, “covering every detail, paying extra attention to chain of custody communication, and having extreme accountability.”

Cremation Air made its official company debut during the 2025 NFDA Convention, where directors immediately recognized its practicality and value. Many noted that families have long inquired about ocean scatterings, and Cremation Air now provides a trusted, funeral-home-centered solution that helps directors meet those requests while expanding their service offerings.

Currently operating in Pennsylvania and Florida, Cremation Air focuses on ocean, gulf, and Great Lakes scatterings, with plans underway to expand to the Pacific Coast. As the team continues building co-branded opportunities and refining its systems, the mission remains clear: to honor life’s final journey with the same compassion, reliability, and innovation that have defined ASD for more than 50 years—now carried forward, into the skies.

About Cremation Air LLC

Cremation Air provides aerial scattering of cremated remains along the coastal regions of the United States. The company helps funeral directors meet the growing demand for scattering of cremated remains with ease and confidence. Cremation Air uses state of the art technology and secure tracking capabilities to ensure that scattering over U.S. Coastal Waters is dignified, reliable, and professional. To learn more, call 888-970-7400 or visit cremationair.com.

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. 

OGR and Premier Preneed Marketing Launch Partnership to Strengthen the Independent Funeral Home Community

INDIANAPOLIS (August 28, 2025) – The International Order of the Golden Rule (OGR), the leading professional association dedicated to independently owned funeral homes, is proud to announce a new strategic partnership with Premier Preneed Marketing that will help expand OGR’s reach and strengthen the voice of independently owned funeral homes across the US and Canada. This generous incentive removes financial barriers to joining OGR, allowing more funeral home owners to connect with a supportive network, access industry-leading education, and benefit from exclusive member resources.

Through this partnership, Premier Preneed Marketing will fully sponsor the first year of OGR membership dues for funeral homes that become Premier Preneed Marketing customers and join OGR. Current Premier Preneed Marketing customers who join OGR will also have their first year of dues covered. In addition, the company will continue to subsidize dues in the following two years, allowing members to receive a significant reduction in their second and third years of membership.

“This partnership reflects OGR’s commitment to strengthening our relationship with our supply partners and ensuring that independent funeral homes can more easily access the resources and support they need to prosper,” said Wendy King, CAE, CVA, Executive Director/CEO of OGR. 

Program Highlights:

New Members: If a non-member funeral home is a current customer of Premier Preneed Marketing – or becomes one – Premier will pay for their first year of OGR membership in full, then contribute $1,000 toward their second year, and $500 toward their third year of membership.

Current OGR Members: Because Premier Preneed Marketing values and supports OGR’s current members – and not just new ones – the company is making it easier for member funeral homes to attend PROGRESS, OGR’s signature annual event, by offering a partial reimbursement of registration fees.

“Premier Preneed Marketing is proud to partner with OGR in supporting the mission of independently owned funeral homes,” said Jeff Wright, President of Premier Preneed Marketing. “By making OGR membership more accessible, we’re not only helping funeral homes connect with valuable resources and a trusted network, but also ensuring that the independent voice remains strong in our profession for years to come.”

Funeral homes can take advantage of this partnership by contacting Gary Del Vecchio, OGR Director of Member Development, at GDelVecchio@OGR.org or 512-334-5504, ext. 145, or Michelle Fong, Premier Preneed Marketing at michelle.fong@premiersmi.com or 330-697-9343.  

About the International Order of the Golden Rule

The International Order of the Golden Rule (OGR) is an association of independently owned and operated funeral homes dedicated to ethical service to all. Founded in 1928, it is our mission to make independent funeral homes exceptional. We do this by building and supporting member interaction, information exchange and professional business development through a wide range of programs, services and resources. For more information, visit www.ogr.org.

About Premier Preneed Marketing

Premier Preneed Marketing is a leading provider of preneed solutions, helping funeral homes grow their businesses and serve families with thoughtful pre-arrangement options. For more information, visit www.premierpreneed.com. 

Tribute Technology and Chptr Launch Nation’s Largest Broadcast Memorial Platform Across U.S. TV Markets

Waunakee, Wis. — August 19, 2025 — Tribute Technology and Chptr have announced a major expansion of their successful Tribute Spotlights partnership, bringing modern video memorials and obituaries to more families and communities than ever before. Starting today, the nation’s largest broadcast memorial platform will deliver these dynamic tributes across TV stations and local news websites in markets nationwide, uniting the timeless act of remembrance with the powerful reach of local media.

Through expanded partnerships with leading broadcast groups — including Hearst, Sinclair Broadcast Group, Gray Television, Paramount, and others — funeral homes can now offer families professionally produced video death notices and tributes that air on local television and appear on station websites. 

Aired TV tributes are produced, distributed, and broadcast daily, with every tribute linking directly back to the funeral home’s website, driving valuable traffic, strengthening community connections, and extending the legacy of loved ones far beyond the service. A new integration with Tribute Technology websites allows funeral homes to send information for aired tributes with just a click of a button on their website admin panel, reducing duplicate entry.

Additionally, obituaries on the Tribute Technology website platform will soon automatically publish to the local television website and link back to the funeral home at no additional cost. This drives awareness among community members and increases traffic and SEO value for each obituary, which is a big step in helping funeral homes get ahead of obituary scrapers.  

Reaching Families and Communities at Scale

Over the next several months, the new digital companion features to the Tribute Spotlights broadcast memorial experience will roll out to hundreds of local news websites and will include obituaries automatically posted to the news site. This rollout provides a radically new way to ensure sustained visibility of memorials for families and consistent awareness for participating funeral homes.

“Obituaries are no longer just words on a page — they’re gateways to connection,” said Courtney Gould Miller, President of Commercial Markets at Tribute Technology. “Tribute Spotlights amplifies the memorial experience and empowers families to foster those vital relationships, reaching more people in the community, especially with loose ties. And with our exclusive feature of auto-publishing obits on TV news sites, families’ stories extend further than ever before.”

Built for Funeral Directors

Tribute Spotlights will be fully integrated in all Tribute Technology-powered funeral home websites, fitting seamlessly into existing workflows without requiring new systems or additional staff effort by partner funeral homes. Tribute’s extensive obituary syndication network powers the scale of this initiative, enabling Chptr to bring video memorials to hundreds of media markets nationwide and making the service immediately available to Tribute Technology’s network of more than 9,000 funeral homes.

“We’re helping funeral homes reestablish themselves as the center of remembrance in their communities, where stories are honored and shared far beyond the service itself,” said Rehan Choudhry, CEO of Chptr.

From Obituary to Community Connection

Tribute Spotlights, powered by Chptr, transforms traditional obituaries into compelling video death notices that broadcast on local television and appear prominently on station websites, ensuring every life story reaches the people who need to hear it. Beyond broadcast reach, Tribute Spotlights serves as a comprehensive memorial platform: automatically generating social-ready visuals for seamless family sharing, preserving memories through lasting digital tributes, and offering white-glove tribute video production that captures the essence of a life through personalized storytelling and professional filmmaking.

About Chptr

Chptr is a storytelling platform for the modern age, dedicated to preserving and sharing stories in ways that transcend traditional memorialization. By transforming memories into beautifully crafted narratives, Chptr helps families and communities honor the past, connect in the present, and ensure stories live on forever. Through broadcast video technology and immersive storytelling, Chptr bridges the gap between personal history and public remembrance. Learn more at www.chptr.com.

About Tribute Technology

Tribute Technology is dedicated to empowering funeral professionals with best-in-class technology solutions. Serving over 9,000 end-of-life providers worldwide, Tribute Technology’s innovative software and services — including website platforms, marketing solutions, management software, online planning, memorial keepsakes, and payment processing — help funeral professionals save time and focus on supporting families. To learn more, visit: https://www.tributetech.com/tribute-spotlights.

Tribute Technology and Chptr Partner to Launch Tribute Spotlights: A New Way to Honor Loved Ones Through Local TV Stations 

WAUNAKEE, WI — Tribute Technology, a leader in digital solutions for the funeral profession, has partnered with Chptr, a next-generation storytelling platform, to launch Tribute Spotlights, a first-of-its-kind service that allows families to honor their loved ones through local television broadcasts in over 200 markets. 

By expanding memorialization beyond traditional formats, this exclusive partnership provides a meaningful and far-reaching way to celebrate life, reinforcing the role of funeral homes as trusted partners in remembrance. 

“With the decline of newspapers, families have lost a way to share news of a death with the entire community and tell the story of their loved one through the obituary. Online obituaries are important as the home of condolences, but it’s only useful if the public knows that the death has occurred,” said Courtney Gould Miller, president of commercial markets at Tribute Technology. “Tribute Spotlights broadcasts the deaths in the community and the event information, reminding the public of the value of commemorating lives lived and increasing attendance at the funeral.” 

Funeral homes and families alike benefit from Tribute Spotlights. For funer professionals, the service offers a seamless way to enhance their offerings wit adding additional work. Each Tribute Spotlight prominently features the funeral home’s branding, reinforcing its role in honoring lives and strengthening its presence in the community. By airing twice daily for up to 10 days, these digital tributes are not just told, but shared far and wide, helping to inform communities of upcoming services and ensuring loved ones are honored with dignity and respect. 

For families, Tribute Spotlights provide a new and deeply personal way to memorialize those they have lost. Unlike traditional static obituaries, these televised tributes allow for a visually compelling and shareable way to tell a loved one’s story. Families receive

a lasting digital keepsake that can be revisited and shared, ensuring memories are preserved for future generations. 

The visibility of these broadcasts also encourages greater community support, increasing attendance at services and allowing more people to come together to celebrate a life well lived. With a simple and stress-free process, families can create a meaningful tribute without the burden of additional planning. 

“At Chptr, we believe stories should live forever,” said Rehan Choudhry, CEO and founder of Chptr. “This partnership allows families to share their loved one’s memory in a way that transcends time—through television, digital platforms, and the collective memory of their community.” 

Local television remains a trusted and widely watched source of community information. By featuring these televised tributes, stations can engage viewers with meaningful, locally relevant content while generating advertising opportunities that support their operations. Tribute Spotlights also creates a new revenue stream for local TV stations, providing valuable human-centered content that resonates with their audiences. 

Tribute Spotlights are now available to funeral homes nationwide. To learn more about offering this service to families, visit https://www.tributetech.com/tribute-spotlight 

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About Tribute Technology 

Tribute Technology’s mission is to bring the best technology to all funeral homes, to help communities around the world celebrate life, and to pay tribute to loved ones. Over 9,000 end-of-life providers already use Tribute Technology’s software and product offerings, includi websites, marketing services, management software, online planning, personalized memorial keepsakes, payment processing, and other solutions. Tribute Technology is focused on innovating to help funeral directors save time on tasks, so they can focus more on connecting with the families who have lost a loved one. The company aims to give funeral directors everything they need to run their business in one place, making their lives easier.

About Chptr 

Chptr is a storytelling platform for the modern age, dedicated to preserving and sharing legacies in ways that transcend traditional memorialization. By transforming memories into beautifully crafted narratives, Chptr helps families and communities honor the past, connect in the present, and ensure stories live on forever. Through broadcast video technology and immersive storytelling, Chptr seamlessly bridges the gap between personal history and public remembrance. Learn more at http://www.chptr.com.