Back in Jan 2019,
we were selected to be the first Funeral Directors in Ireland and the UK to have access to distributing the Doscard Order of Service and Mass Booklet with removable memorial cards attached.
Over a 6 month period, we found:
1. 65% of families requested additional Doscard Order of Service or Mass Booklets with removable memorial cards attached, within 14 days of the funeral service having taken place, to give to those who had not got one on the day or who were unable to attend the service.
2. During this 6 month period, there were 18 enquiries directly linked to the Doscard Order of Service or Mass Booklets ranging from:
– could the Doscard Order of Service or Mass Booklets be supplied to other funeral directors?
– could the Doscard Order of Service or Mass Booklets be provided for Weddings?
3. 9 pre-arranged funeral plans were taken out during this period which originated directly from the Doscard Order of Service or Mass Booklets being seen and retained by persons attending funerals that we had carried out during this period.
4 We took numerous calls from people enquiring about funerals and memorials ranging from getting additional lettering put onto a headstone, the supply of a new memorial, flowers sales, general funeral enquires to name but a few, all originating from our name and contact details being printed on the removable plastic Doscard memorial / keepsake card which everyone retained.
We are excited to be a part of this and look forward to future success working with Doscard as a Registered Partner!
WJ O' Donnell
F.A.Q.
Can I use my own printing company who currently produce my Memorial Cards and Order of Service or Mass Booklets, and attach them together myself ?
I am a Funeral Director, what do I need to do to allow me to offer Doscard™ Order of Service and Mass Booklets with removable memorial cards attached to my clients?
Do I need a reproduction license and if so are they readily available?
GSI Ltd will not tolerate any misuse or infringement of their EU Registered Design Nos. 006586137-0001 to 0002 pertaining to their “Detachable Order of Service Card “DOSCARD””. Failure to comply will result in infringement rights being violated and will in turn be dealt with directly by our associated IP Lawyers.
Have the Doscard™ Order of Service and Mass Booklets with removable memorial cards attached been tested within the funeral industry ?
1. During the 6 month period families pertaining to 98% of all the funerals carried out within the company opted for the inclusion of the Doscard™ Order of Service or Mass Booklets with removable memorial cards attached, at their funeral service.
2. Every family that used the Doscard™ Order of Service or Mass Booklets with removable memorial cards attached, reported how well received and appreciated they were, by those attending the funeral service.
3. Each family acknowledged that there were no Doscard™ Order of Service or Mass Booklets with removable memorial cards attached, left lying in the church after the service was over and that in some cases people who did not get one on the day were requesting one later.
4. 65% of families requested additional Doscard™ “Memorial Cards” within 14 days of the service having taken place, to give to those who were unable to attend on the day.
5. During this 6 month period, there were 18 enquiries directly linked to the Doscard™ Order of Service or Mass Booklets with removable memorial cards attached ranging from:
– could they be supplied to other funeral directors?
– Can Doscard™ Order of Service or Mass Booklets with removable cards attached be tailored to suit Weddings?
6. 9no. Pre-Arranged funeral plans were taken out during this period which originated directly from the Doscard™ Order of Service or Mass Booklets with removable memorial cards attached being seen and retained by persons attending funerals carried out by the nominated company.
7. A number of other funeral directors had clients requesting Doscard™ Order of Service or Mass Booklets with removable memorial cards attached, which they were unable to provide.
The grieving family can rest assured that their deceased loved one will be remembered long into the future by everyone who attended the funeral, by having a tangible reminder of them that fits right into their pocket, wallet or purse, which can be with them at all times.