What is the Dignity Memorial® Smart and Safe Living program?
The Dignity Memorial® Smart and Safe Living program provides older adults with information on how to effectively protect themselves and their loved ones. Since the program's inception, thousands of seniors throughout the U.S. and Canada have attended these free, hour-long presentations, which provide updates on existing cons and scams, home and computer safety tips, identity theft and much more.

What is the Dignity Memorial network?
The Dignity Memorial network is made up of over 1,600 funeral, cremation and cemetery providers throughout the United States and Canada.

Why does a funeral, cremation and cemetery company sponsor this program?
In our business we witness the tragedies, trauma and heartbreak that families endure during the loss of a loved one. We, too, are parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles and children who care deeply about our families and our communities. Our hope is that by providing this information, we can help our neighbors and friends avoid dangerous or life-threatening situations.

How many people have been educated in Dignity Memorial Smart and Safe Living?
Since the inception of the program in 1996, we have made over 209 presentations in the United States and Canada.

How many people have attended your program in the past year?
In 2004, more than 29,000 people attended Dignity Memorial Smart and Safe Living presentations and nearly 18,500 have participated through May 2005.

Who can attend the program?
The one-hour session is available free of charge to communities where Dignity Memorial Smart and Safe Living presenters are available. Today, over 650 certified presenters deliver the program throughout the United States and Canada.

How do I locate a presenter in my area?
Click Here for a list of presenters.

What is the most important benefit of the Smart and Safe Living program?
The program provides older adults with information on how to effectively protect themselves and their loved ones, so they can lead safe, active and productive lives for years to come.

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