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Scott Jensen is a recognized industry thought leader who has shared his knowledge with funeral directors across the country through regular speaking engagements, news articles, blogs, and more. Check out some of his published content below.

Scott Jensen is a recognized industry thought leader who engages with funeral directors through regular speaking engagements, magazine articles, blogs, and more.

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Presentations

Speaking Engagements

Funeral (Un)Conference

Scott was an invited guest on the Marketing panel and shared some of his experiences with leveraging AI in marketing and how to know if your marketing is working

CANA Convention

Scott spoke on "How to Know if Your Marketing is Working" at the 2025 annual CANA convention in Phoenix Arizona.

COMING SOON

- November 12th, 2025 -

KB's Funeral Innovations

Scott was invited to be the concluding speaker at Kates-Bolyston's 2025 Funeral Innovations event in Detroit. Scott presented on "How to Become the Funeral Home that ChatGPT Recommends".

2026 ICCFA Conference

Trevor spoke on "How to Be the Funeral Home ChatGPT Recommends" at the 2026 ICCFA Annual Convention in Fort Worth, Texas, covering how AI search is changing the way families find funeral homes.

2026 Funeral (Un)Conference: Scott Jensen & Ryan Thogmartin

Scott sat down for a one-on-one interview at the 2026 Funeral (Un)Conference, discussing his book Getting More First Calls in the Age of AI and how AI is reshaping search for funeral homes.

COMING SOON

- November 12th, 2025 -

2026 Funeral (Un)Conference

Scott joined a panel of industry marketing experts at the 2026 Funeral (Un)Conference, discussing AI-driven search, marketing strategy, and building trust through reviews and content.

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Article & Blogs

Live Chat and Website Messaging for Funeral Homes: Reaching Families Who Are Not Ready to Call

Live Chat and Website Messaging for Funeral Homes: Reaching Families Who Are Not Ready to Call

Many families visit a funeral home website but feel unable to call. Website chat and messaging give them a gentler way to reach out. Here is how to do it right. ...more

Digital Marketing

September 29, 2026•5 min read

 Branding for Funeral Homes: Why How You Look Online Decides Whether Families Trust You

Branding for Funeral Homes: Why How You Look Online Decides Whether Families Trust You

Families judge your funeral home's trustworthiness in seconds, largely by how it looks. Here is why branding and visual identity matter more than most homes realize. ...more

Digital Marketing

September 23, 2026•5 min read

Seasonal and Holiday Marketing for Funeral Homes: Staying Present With Sensitivity

Seasonal and Holiday Marketing for Funeral Homes: Staying Present With Sensitivity

Holidays and seasons are tender times for grieving families. Here is how funeral homes can offer genuine value through the year without ever feeling salesy. ...more

Digital Marketing

September 17, 2026•5 min read

 How Funeral Homes Can Reach and Serve Multicultural Communities Online

How Funeral Homes Can Reach and Serve Multicultural Communities Online

Many communities are underserved online by funeral homes. Here is how to reach multicultural families respectfully and show you understand their traditions. ...more

Digital Marketing

September 14, 2026•5 min read

Should Your Funeral Home Show Prices Online? What Transparency Really Does for Trust and Calls

Should Your Funeral Home Show Prices Online? What Transparency Really Does for Trust and Calls

More families expect pricing before they call, and rules are moving that way too. Here is how price transparency affects trust, calls, and your funeral home. ...more

SEO

September 10, 2026•5 min read

Link Building and Local PR for Funeral Homes: The Off-Page SEO Most Homes Never Touch

Link Building and Local PR for Funeral Homes: The Off-Page SEO Most Homes Never Touch

Links from trusted local sources tell Google your funeral home matters. Here is how to earn them naturally through community involvement and local PR. ...more

SEO ,Digital Marketing

September 08, 2026•5 min read

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