Pre-need funeral services are becoming increasingly popular among consumers. These services allow families to plan and pay for funerals in advance, giving them peace of mind that their loved one’s final arrangements are taken care of. As a result, more funeral homes are beginning to offer pre-need services. But...
Running a funeral home is a complex business. Not only do you have to deal with the day-to-day operations of running the business, but you also have to make sure you are in compliance with all relevant regulations. Funeral homes are subject to a number of state and federal...
Whether you are new to the death care industry or looking to expand your current business, it’s important to understand the requirements to open a funeral home. While the market has traditionally been saturated with family businesses passed down over many years, changes in consumer interests and behaviors have...
Are you interested in selling your current funeral home or buying a new funeral home to expand? One of the many people that you will work through during the process is a funeral home broker. With other types of real estate, you would work with a real estate broker,...
What Should You Do When Your Cemetery Runs Out of Space? Most cemeteries do not have infinite land available, which means that they will eventually need to troubleshoot as plots run out. If your cemetery runs out of space, especially if you are landlocked, there can be major problems...
Every small and mid-sized business owner needs to eventually consider what comes next, whether that is retirement or moving on to a new business. In the death care industry, this is no different. When you’ve worked hard to build a successful business, how can you ensure that you will...
Historically, death care industry businesses have survived and continued to operate thanks to the relationships that they built with families and their reputation in the community. However, things today have changed. There are many different services, both digital and in-person, that are all trying to capture parts of the...
All businesses want to reduce overhead to maximize their profits and make sure that the business is as financially healthy and stable as possible. How can your funeral home lower your overhead costs and fixed costs to improve your revenue? 5 Tips to Lower Your Funeral Home Overhead Costs ...
The death care industry is unique, and it is constantly evolving due to new consumer preferences and technology. While some funeral homes are hesitant to take the plunge, there are plenty of ways that technology can increase your funeral home’s success. What are some of the ways that you...
Every industry has been impacted by the proliferation of technology and the COVID-19 pandemic, but the death care industry has experienced a particularly high degree of change. The pandemic has changed the way that people live and die, and technology has become even more critical to the success of...