When your funeral home has been in the family for years, it can be tough to think about anyone else taking it over. However, selling to another family member can be complicated and require special considerations. If you are planning on selling your funeral home to a family member,...
Every business has an obligation to provide their employees with a safe work environment, but funeral homes have unique requirements that come alongside the services that they perform. While there are not specific OSHA regulations targeted at funeral homes, there are many different regulations that apply to them. Here...
Many death care services businesses are looking to diversify their revenue streams in the wake of financial stress from the COVID-19 pandemic. One of the ways that some are branching out is by offering death care for pets. Pet owners today want to show their pet the respect they...
In less than a year, it feels like COVID-19 has touched every industry in a measurable way. One of the industries that has been most impacted is the death care industry. Funeral homes and other death care industry businesses have had profound changes occur amidst the pandemic, from adjusting...
Disaster can strike when you are least expecting it. Prepare in advance to keep your funeral home safe. What is an Emergency Action Plan? An emergency action plan (EAP) is just what it sounds like: a prepared response to any emergency, such as a natural disaster or violent attack....
Funeral homes are directly affected by the opioid crisis, which continues to impact families all over the country. Death care industry professionals must prepare to deal with practical and emotional matters caused by deaths from opioid use. What is the Opioid Crisis? The opioid crisis is the ongoing epidemic...
Since 2017, the US death care industry has experienced a compound annual growth rate of over 4%. Experts expect this growth to continue and for the industry to generate up to $68 billion in revenue by 2023. Do you own a funeral home, cemetery, or other death care business?...
In the death care industry, profit margins can be slim due to the rising costs of running a funeral home. Fortunately, you can protect and even improve your profits by converting your fixed costs to variable costs. Fixed costs are your unchanging funeral home expenses. Examples include your employee salaries, taxes, office supplies, and so...
If you own a cemetery or mausoleum and offer perpetual care, it is wise to set aside perpetual care funds with a trustee. It ensures the cemetery’s long-term care and maintenance, giving you peace of mind in a competitive industry. Proper perpetual care fund management is critical for cemetery...
In Maryland, the Department of Labor, Licensing, and Regulation (DLLR) is responsible for regulating cemeteries and funeral homes. The Office of Cemetery Oversight within this department enforces all the relevant regulations, ensuring that consumers have sufficient protection when dealing with cemeteries and funeral homes. The Office of Cemetery Oversight’s...
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