The Fastest Growing Cremation Company | Bryce Bunker (After, Bunker Family, Gilbert Memorial) #49

At the helm of a successful funeral home, a new cemetery, and a growing online cremation service, Bryce Bunker exemplifies a family-focused, service-centric approach that has propelled him to success in competitive corners of death care. In this episode of the Direct Cremation Podcast, discover how Bryce's innovative methods have redefined service in the cemetery. Learn about his strategic insights into the fast-growing, highly competitive market of low-cost online cremations, and how his unique blend of compassion and entrepreneurship is setting new standards. Timestamps 00:00 Intro 01:07 Welcome to Direct Cremation Podcast 01:20 Welcome Bryce Bunker! 02:05 Exploring Other Paths 05:28 Bryce's Experience Working in a Startup 07:14 Innovation and Multi-Generational Owners 12:19 After.com - Online Cremation Platform 16:09 Differences and Longevity 21:09 Bryce Being an Angel Investor 24:32 Future Plans for Funeral Home and Cemetery 28:38 What's next for After.com? 30:44 Bryce's Next Business? 35:20 "Cemeteries Now Need a Lot of Creativity" 37:32 What does Bryce think Deathcare will look like in 10 years? 39:28 Polarization in the Market 44:12 Final Thoughts For Innovative Funeral Directors Blazing a Trail. A podcast for funeral home owners where we talk about trends & opportunities we see in the funeral home industry. We bring on death care professionals and cremation experts to share what they know. Click here to subscribe: https://bit.ly/3PxOqMO Find us at https://directcremation.com Spotify: http://bit.ly/3yDEwj7 Apple Podcasts: http://bit.ly/3lj2soT Want to start a cremation brand yourself? Learn how the some of the biggest cremation brands do it at https://www.partingpro.com Learn the playbook responsible for growing my family business to over 4500 calls a year without digital marketing: https://wdgroupconsulting.com