Tribute Technology Launches the Inaugural Tech-Enabled Funeral Home Awards, Recognizing Leaders Transforming Funeral Service Through Technology

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Tribute Technology Launches the Inaugural Tech-Enabled Funeral Home Awards, Recognizing Leaders Transforming Funeral Service Through Technology 

Celebrating Innovation, Transparency, and Community Impact in Funeral Home Services 

WAUNAKEE, WI — In an effort to honor groundbreaking innovation and celebrate leadership in the funeral service profession, Tribute Technology proudly announces the inaugural Tech-Enabled Funeral Home Awards.  

These awards recognize forward-thinking funeral homes that are leveraging technology to enhance service delivery, improve family experiences, and strengthen community connections. 

“The 2024 award recipients are setting new standards by integrating digital solutions that empower staff, foster transparency, and build community trust,” said Courtney Gould Miller, Tribute Technology President of Commercial Markets. “Through the use of innovative tools, these industry leaders are transforming the way funeral homes operate, offering families a more personalized, accessible, and compassionate experience during their time of need.”

Honorees of the 2024 Tech-Enabled Funeral Home Awards include: 

• Leader in Community Outreach & Email Marketing: Starlyn Aurit, Customer Experience & Marketing Director at Harrell Funeral Homes 
• Leader in Funeral Home Website Optimization: Andrew Jenkins, President & Funeral Director at Jenkins Funeral Chapel, Inc. 
• Leader in Empowering Families with Technology: Jonathan Leavitt, Owner & Funeral Director at Leavitt Funeral Services and Crematory 
• Leader in Digital-First Training for Funeral Service: Jim Busch, Owner & President at Busch Funeral Home & Crematory Services 
• Leaders in Funeral Home Transparency: Ashlee Etzweiler & Shannon Etzweiler-Kapsak, Funeral Directors at Etzweiler Family Funeral Service 
• Leader in Integrated Technology Systems: David Lee Hernandez Jr., Founder & CEO at Jersey Memorial Group  
• Leaders In Tech Enhanced Family Support: Jimmy Altmeyer Jr., President of Altmeyer Funeral Homes & Crematory and Founder of Treasured Memories, and John Butler, Digital Strategy for Treasured Memories  
• Leader in Redefining Funeral Home & Cemetery Marketing: Bob Gordon, President & CEO of Cypress Lawn Funeral Home & Memorial Park 

Members of the media with questions about Tribute Technology or any of the company’s products and services are asked to contact press@tributetech.com. 

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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, including 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’s goal is to give funeral directors everything they need to run their business in one place, making their lives easier.