Comments on: 14 Things You Need to Know About Baby Boomers

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By: Glenn H.

Glenn H. — Wed, 11 Jul 2018 19:30:22 +0000

Very good research here on a variety of helpful insights about Boomers. Who would have thought Boomers would love talking about the many aspects of their own deaths? I heard some of the advice here from a woman who directs a cancer clinic. Her presentation to our Rotary Club reminded us there’s paperwork as well as decisions large and small to be ready. Once people begin thinking of their own funeral they do come up with ideas about music etc. which come up more and more as we attend more funerals of friends and relatives.Ther

By: Terry Reed

Terry Reed — Sun, 17 Aug 2014 22:28:46 +0000

Great article! But I’d put #10 at the top of the list. People want person-to-person contact. We really lack this in rural and Bush Alaska. I’d like to fly from village to village, with a public presentation that’d include videos, brochures, etc. I honestly am not sure but I don’t think anyone is doing that but … it works. I did it for a private program in SE Alaska. We were extremely successful; we got the results we needed and wanted, and more!! Direct to the public “sales” ….consultancy, whatevah …. works well in Alaska. Funeral plans would be easy, and just as successful. Timing the clinics is paramount! Almost any winter week is great! With nothing much to do, people will pack the gym to to learn, to listen, to plan, to see and be seen. 🙂 The entire family will show up, too! Yeah, it’s odd up here. But then, there is a saying about us, about that trait: The odds are good, but the goods are odd ! Only in Alaska …. ;-D

By: Marcus

Marcus — Mon, 11 Aug 2014 11:24:16 +0000

I completely agree with #7. Most people think that baby boomer are crappy old persons who doesn't know a thing about the social networking sites. Which is absolutely wrong, we are as social-savvy as you are. We chat, find old friends in facebook, tweets and retweets and order baby boomer products online. We are not scared of or run away from technology.

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By: Krystal

Krystal — Mon, 15 Jul 2013 14:11:00 +0000

In reply to peggymlewis.

Hi Peggy,

Thanks for sharing your thoughts! I 100% agree – this is the #1 thing FD’s should know about Baby Boomers. I’m looking forward to seeing how the Boomer’s taste for personalization shapes the future of the funeral profession even more…

By: peggymlewis

peggymlewis — Sat, 13 Jul 2013 17:05:00 +0000

I would put #13 higher on the list. Boomers reject the idea of “one size fits all” services. They see no point in having a funeral/memorial that does not express what was important to them in their lives. A “good” funeral acknowledges grief and sorrow, (with or without religious prayers, psalms, etc); focuses on what this person brought to the world and to the people who loved him/her; and can end with an uplifting recognition of the impermanence and a commitment to live life fully. People will cry a bit; laugh even more; and walked away feeling they really honored that individual.

By: Paul Beran

Paul Beran — Fri, 12 Jul 2013 13:58:00 +0000

Bravo!! I love this post. It’s so-o-o true. Would you like a sneak peek into the future?