Dearly Departed
Where modern families find
end-of-life services.
Join our pilot this summer.
Launching in Austin. A marketplace for funeral homes, cremation providers, and related end-of-life services. We connect you with prepared families who know your services, understand your pricing, and are ready to move forward.
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 before making contact.
They compare options. They expect transparency. Make sure they have the information they need to find you.
You remain their service provider and own the family relationship.
“In 2026, 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.
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.
- • 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.
- • Lock in early partner pricing as the platform grows.
Meet the founders
Why we started this.
After losing their grandmother, sisters Olivia and Hope experienced firsthand how difficult it is to navigate end-of-life decisions without structure or clarity. They founded Dearly Departed 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 my website? +
Your website serves families who already know you. Dearly Departed helps families compare options in a clear, standardized format before they reach out. When they contact you, they’ve already reviewed your services and pricing and chosen you intentionally. It’s not a replacement — it’s an additional, high-intent pipeline.
How much does it cost to be listed? +
Early partner pricing is intentionally generous. You only pay for qualified, high-intent introductions, not impressions or casual inquiries.
What will I actually need to do to participate? +
Very little. When a family selects your business and specific services, we send you a detailed introduction. You can accept or decline based on your availability.
Will I have to change my pricing or services? +
No. You retain full control over your pricing, offerings, and brand. We simply provide visibility and connection.
What if a family selects my business and we aren’t available? +
You can accept or decline each introduction. Future updates will allow providers to set availability preferences directly within the platform.
How will this help my company get exposure? +
Families may discover Dearly Departed online or through hospice providers, chaplains, death doulas, and other trusted local professionals. We expand your visibility beyond your existing website and referral network.
What types of providers can join? +
We are building a trusted Austin-based network that may include funeral homes, cremation providers, memorial venues, celebrants, end-of-life planners, grief support professionals, and florists. If you provide services that support families during end-of-life planning, we’d love to connect.