Steve Alexander

About Steve Alexander

WHAT I DO: I help Washington State employers reduce absenteeism when a death occurs, improve employee loyalty, and offer a benefit that shows their people they genuinely care by providing access to pre-arranged cremation services.WHAT MAKES ME UNIQUE: I pioneered this B2B model during COVID because I saw a gap in how we care for employees. We are still the only ones doing this nationally. Unlike standard benefits that vanish when an employee leaves, this stays with them forever. Once it’s paid, they own it for life, regardless of retirement or career changes. You’re partnering with a proven leader. I’m backed by Smart Cremation’s 18-year history and a global network of 2,300+ locations. This extends beyond your employee to include their spouse, children, and even aging parents, eliminating the #1 cause of the sudden financial stress that leads to absenteeism.WHO I WORK WITH: Manufacturing Companies Medical Facilities & Hospitals Educational Institutions Real Estate Offices Industrial & Trade EmployersBENEFITS MY CLIENTS REALIZE: Employees get back to work faster (no time lost scrambling for arrangements) People feel valued, not just another number Flexible funding (can even be 100% employee-funded if budget\'s tight) Removes the \"how will we pay for this?\" panic during the worst possible timeMY STORY: Ten years ago, my family learned the hard way what happens when you don\'t plan for the inevitable. After my mother-in-law passed, we were left navigating a maze of logistics and costs while in the middle of deep grief.That experience changed my entire perspective. I realized that while end-of-life planning feels \"dark,\" it’s actually the most practical thing we can do for the people we love. After all, it\'s the only life event with a 100% certainty rate.I’ve spent the last decade helping families get it right. I’ve been known to talk shop at the grocery store and the dinner table alike because I truly believe families deserve better than \"figuring it out\" at 2:00 AM. I’m here to help you prepare today so your family doesn\'t have to panic tomorrow.AWAY FROM Father of 5 amazing children Grandfather of 7 adorable grandkids Love reading Home remodeling enthusiastREADY TO TALK? Reach out here on LinkedIn, email me at s••••••••@smartarrangements.com, call me at (42••••••76, or visit https://smartarrangements.com.

Experience

1. Sales Manager

   Smart Cremation

   Jul 2019 — Present · Seattle, WA, US

   WHAT I DO: I help Washington State employers reduce absenteeism when a death occurs, improve employee loyalty, and offer a benefit that shows their people they genuinely care by providing access to pre-arranged cremation services.WHAT MAKES ME UNIQUE: I pioneered this B2B model during COVID because I saw a gap in how we care for employees. We are the only ones doing this nationally. Unlike standard benefits that vanish when an employee leaves, this stays with them forever. Once it’s paid, they own it for life. You’re partnering with a proven leader. I’m backed by Smart Cremation’s 18-year history and a global network of 2,300+ locations. This extends beyond your employee to include their spouse, children, and even aging parents.WHO I WORK WITH: Manufacturing Companies Medical Facilities & Hospitals Educational Institutions Real Estate Offices Industrial & Trade EmployersBENEFITS MY CLIENTS REALIZE: Employees get back to work faster (no time lost scrambling for arrangements) People feel valued, not just another number Flexible funding (can even be 100% employee-funded if budget\'s tight) Removes the \"how will we pay for this?\" panic during the worst possible timeMY STORY: Ten years ago, my family learned the hard way what happens when you don\'t plan for the inevitable. After my mother-in-law passed, we were left navigating a maze of logistics and costs while in the middle of deep grief.That experience changed my entire perspective. I realized that while end-of-life planning feels \"dark,\" it’s actually the most practical thing we can do for the people we love. After all, it\'s the only life event with a 100% certainty rate.I’ve spent the last decade helping families get it right. I’ve been known to talk shop at the grocery store and the dinner table alike because I truly believe families deserve better than \"figuring it out\" at 2:00 AM. I’m here to help you prepare today so your family doesn\'t have to panic tomorrow.

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