Step 1
Capture the lead or interaction
Leads come from different places:
- Seminars
- Call-ins
- Website inquiries
- Aftercare families
- Walk-ins
Each one starts somewhere, often with incomplete information. The system does not force a rigid intake process. It starts with what actually happened so the opportunity is not lost at the first touch.
Step 2
Add what happened
After a call, meeting, or interaction, you add a short note while the details are still fresh. It takes seconds, not a separate data-entry session.
You can type or speak naturally:
“Met John and Mary at the seminar. Interested in burial. Wants to talk next week.”
“Call-in from Susan. Has questions about cremation pricing. Follow up Thursday.”
No formatting. No categories to choose from. Just describe the situation and keep moving.
Step 3
The system organizes the lead
From that note, Preneed Pilot builds structure around the lead, including family roles, prior contact, source, and stage:
- Who the lead is
- Where they came from
- What has already happened
- Where they are in the process
You do not have to maintain a system manually. The record forms around the information you provide.
Step 4
See what needs to happen next
Every lead has a next step, even when the next step is waiting, checking back, or gathering paperwork.
The system surfaces things like:
- Who needs a next action
- Who needs an appointment
- Who is waiting on paperwork
- Who is close to funding but stalled
Nothing sits unnoticed. Nothing relies on memory, a sticky note, or someone remembering to look again.
Step 5
Move the lead to funding
Pre-need does not close in one step. Momentum matters because each stage depends on the last one being completed:
- Initial contact
- Next action
- Appointment
- Additional conversations
- Signatures
- Payment
Preneed Pilot keeps each step connected so leads continue moving forward instead of going cold between touches.