March 01st, 2026

Whats in you pocket and candy dish?

Funeral professionals emerge as "lifesavers" through support and compassion, guiding an individual with loss through life’s most challenging time.  It's time you never let them forget this! 

The word "LIFESAVER" is generally associated with safety, protection, assistance, and acts of kindness.  So, if a funeral home and staff are known for always providing "LIFESAVER" candy, this is the image you will project to your community and the families you serve. 
 
Begin by filling the candy dishes in the funeral home with individually wrapped, mint-flavored LIFESAVERS. Keep a supply of these individually wrapped variety flavored LIFESAVER candies in your pockets, purse, or vehicle, and encourage your staff to do the same. At any time and in any place, offer a LIFESAVER as a simple gesture of kindness to help spread goodwill and brighten someone’s day. Share them with your banker, drive-thru server, barista, cashier, during meetings, at church, or with friends and colleagues. Establish yourself as someone known for having a pocket full of LIFESAVERS. Your random acts of kindness will create a positive association with you, and without saying much, people will feel comfortable reaching out to you when they need assistance. You're silently conveying the message, "Allow us to be your Life Saver."

Reminder: When offering a LIFESAVER, always ask, "Would you like a LIFESAVER?" or say, "LIFESAVER?" This will help their brain associate the word "LIFESAVER" with you. Additionally, grab a couple of LIFESAVERS to offer; this allows them to choose their flavor and adds a bit of interaction with you.

FYI: Bulk individually wrapped Lifesavers can be purchased online from Oriental Trading, Candy Bulk, and Amazon, as well as in-store at Walgreens.