High Funeral Home steps into new age
“We want to stick with the same values and principles that have been here for 80 years,” said High vice president Brandon Harris. “But we want to offer some modern conveniences too.”
That all starts with a new Web site that was officially launched Friday. People can read obituary information on the site (www.highfuneralhome.com) and also send online condolences. Brandon said the site received immediate feedback.
“I had a lady e-mail me at 5:14 Friday morning saying she’s so glad we’re online now,” said Brandon. “She noticed it as soon as she read her paper.”
For people who want to add a dash of flair to their arrangements, High’s is now offering a motorcycle hearse and has exclusive rights for this area. The motorcycle hearse is provided through Cookeville-based Specialty Coaches of Tennessee.
“We haven’t advertised or told anybody about it yet,” said Brandon. “I’d say once people know about it, it will be something that’s requested.”
Another new feature is a video tribute that’s played during visitation hours on a TV screen. People can furnish up to 25 pictures of their loved one and those pictures are turned into a presentation.
Each picture is shown on the screen for about 10 seconds before advancing to another shot while soft music is played in the background.
“With 25 pictures, it takes about five minutes or a little less to view the program all the way through,” said Brandon. “That’s about right for giving people something to watch while not making it too long.”
I realize no one looks forward to taking advantage of the new services offered by High’s, but they are available. If you’d like to contact High’s the old-fashioned way, by phone, the number is 473-2137.