West Liberty, Kentucky – A local entrepreneur has unveiled a new way for families to keep the words spoken at a funeral alive forever. FlashBack LLC, founded by inventor Hershel Adkins, announced a U.S. patented memorial device that records a eulogy and makes the audio available at the graveside with a simple touch.
How the device works
The FlashBack unit is installed at a monument or gravesite. During the funeral service, the device captures the spoken tribute. After the service, anyone visiting the site can press a discreet button and hear the recorded eulogy, regardless of how many years have passed. The technology is designed to be weather‑resistant and easy for funeral homes to integrate into existing memorial offerings.
Why families are embracing it
Each year roughly 3.1 million Americans lose a loved one, and most families spend considerable time and money selecting a stone marker, choosing inscriptions, and planning the service. Until now, the most personal part of that ceremony – the eulogy – existed only in memory. FlashBack’s solution fills that gap, allowing grandchildren and great‑grandchildren to hear the voice of a relative they never met.
Industry response
Funeral directors who have begun offering the device say it resonates strongly with clients. One director noted that the product “fills a space families didn’t realize was empty until they saw the possibility of preserving the spoken tribute.” Adoption is spreading as more funeral homes across the country add the technology to their service menus.
Local impact
For the West Liberty community, the launch represents a home‑grown innovation that could attract attention and business to the area. The company’s headquarters remain in the town, and the product’s development created local jobs in engineering, manufacturing, and customer support.
Future outlook
FlashBack LLC plans to expand its reach by partnering with additional funeral homes and exploring complementary memorial products. The company’s website and social‑media channels provide further details for families and industry professionals interested in the technology.
For more information, visit Flashbackmonument.com or contact the company directly.
Original reporting: KTBS 3 (Shreveport) — read the source article.
