Dearly Departed
Where Austin families find trusted
end-of-life providers.
Join our pilot this summer.
Dearly Departed connects funeral homes, cremation providers, and related services with families. They review your offerings and understand your pricing before contacting you — so you connect with high-intent, prepared clients.
You remain the service provider and own the family relationship. Families are informed and intentional before reaching out.
Early pilot providers receive low-cost access and the opportunity
to provide feedback to help shape Dearly Departed.
How it works
Step 01
Families share their planning needs.
They explore services and compare trusted providers side by side.
Step 02
They select services and providers.
Clear pricing and service details help families make confident selections before reaching out.
Step 03
We introduce them directly to you.
You receive high-intent, educated families ready for meaningful conversation.
Austin families want clarity.
Families want to understand their options before
they make a call or visit.
Dearly Departed ensures families have the information they need to make informed choices,
while you remain in control.
By participating, you make it easier for families to find you and connect intentionally — so every introduction is high-quality and meaningful.
"When my dad passed , we spent days driving across Austin, sitting in funeral homes just to gather basic information and compare options. If we could have done that from home as a family, we would have."
— Drew, Austin resident
Why Austin funeral and end-of-life providers are joining
More ready-to-book families. Less back and forth. Real growth for your business.
Benefits of Dearly Departed:
- • Families arrive informed, prepared, and ready to move forward.
- • Spend less time explaining options and comparison shopping.
- • Get discovered by families who would not have found you otherwise.
- • Get intro pricing during the pilot.
Whether you're a funeral home, crematory, florist, death doula, or you're just interested in learning more; we'd love to hear from you.
Meet the founders
Why sisters Olivia and Hope started Dearly Departed.
After we experienced our own loss, we knew we wanted to help others going through similar tough times. We started this to create a modern, transparent experience that supports families and connects them with trusted local providers.
Become a Founding Provider
Contact Us.
Share your details and we’ll connect to outline next steps.
FAQs
Common questions.
How is Dearly Departed different from our website or Google listing? +
Your website reaches families who already know your business. Dearly Departed helps families discover and compare providers in a clear way before making contact. Families intentionally select your business and specific services before connecting, making this a high-quality channel that complements your existing online presence.
How does pilot pricing work for providers? +
Providers pay a low introduction fee only when they choose to accept a request from a family who has selected them. There are no fees for impressions or for listing your business.
Will Dearly Departed control the relationship with the family? +
No. Dearly Departed simply introduces families to the provider they select. From that point forward, you manage the relationship and service delivery as usual.
How do you ensure the families contacting us are serious? +
Families using Dearly Departed review services, compare pricing, and select providers intentionally. This means introductions go to families who are prepared and genuinely interested, reducing wasted time and unqualified leads.
What does participating in the pilot involve? +
- Sharing your services, packages, and pricing
- Receiving introductions from families who select you
- Providing feedback to help refine the platform
- Accessing the pilot at low cost and providing feedback to ensure Dearly Departed is valuable for you and families who use it
Who should participate in the pilot? +
Funeral homes, cremation providers, and related end-of-life services in Austin who want to help shape the platform and reach prepared families efficiently.
How long does the pilot last? +
Pilot terms are flexible, but providers receive low-cost access, giving you time to see value and provide feedback. We'll let you know in advance of anything changing.