In this American Funeral Director article, Paul Kovacik from Davey's Water Management Team discusses smarter water use for healthier cemetery landscapes.

Posted: August 03, 2026

A cemetery being maintained by a crew.What does the future hold in store for the deathcare profession as we head into 2026? In a word … change. The old way of doing things hasn’t worked for a long time, and heading into the new year, it’s even more important to embrace technology, evolving consumer preferences, and a different way of doing things.

Does this mean the fundamental values of funeral service should be pushed to the side? Absolutely not. Families will always value compassionate, personalized care ... the key will be delivering them in the way families want and need.

How do we know this? We invited our Kates-Boylston Advisory Board members to share their thoughts on what the future may look like and what needs to changed going forward. Read on to see what they have to say.

To continue reading Paul's advice, click here. 

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