The Universal Identification System^™ (UIS) is a patented process that provides permanent identification records for the bodies of the deceased, from the place of removal through cremation or burial. This unique system was devised by the three partners at Innovative Supply Inc. to prevent the tragic misplacement or misidentification of the deceased.

We created this process in response to disheartening news stories such as the instance in 2002, when authorities in Georgia were faced with identifying the remains of hundreds of bodies that had not been properly handled and processed by the Tristate Crematory. Some of the remains had been there as long as two decades. In this case, the funeral homes were not at fault, but hundreds of families who had placed their trust in the funeral homes were still left without a way to correctly identify the remains of their loved ones.

Since you can't always prevent people from perpetrating abuses such as this, we felt it was crucial to at least have a nearly-foolproof system in place to make it easier to rectify these sad situations. The Universal Identification System^™ is just that.

If you are a funeral home operator, you should be offering the UIS^™ to your families as a cost-effective solution that will instill confidence from the beginning of your relationship with them. In addition to establishing that trust, you also reduce your liability exposure in instances such as the tragedy described above. Likewise, if you know your local funeral home does not already offer this product, you should be calling them to request that they do. When it comes time for you to make arrangements for your loved ones, you will want the peace of mind of knowing that their remains will be processed properly and their final resting place will be secured. The bottom line - all funeral homes should be offering UIS^™ to their families - everyone benefits!