by Marissa Morah | Jan 24, 2023 | Blog
Changes could be coming regarding the level of online pricing transparency for funeral homes and cemeteries in the upcoming year. It’s important that owners, managers, and staff alike are on the same page regarding updates happening within the FTC and have the right...
by Admin | Jan 3, 2023 | Blog, Business Tips, Opportunity
COVID-19 heavily impacted the death care profession, preventing people from gathering in person and accelerating a number of existing trends, both in terms of families and employees. In 2023, we can expect the increasing popularity of alternative memorial services, as...
by Admin | Dec 27, 2022 | Blog, Succession Planning
Team Compensation As part of your year-end planning, you’ll want to revisit the salaries of your team members and ensure they’re being paid a competitive rate. Since most employees expect a yearly raise of some sort, you’ll also want to account for additional monies...
by Admin | Dec 19, 2022 | Blog, Sell My Business
For many, selling a funeral home feels like a victory lap — the culmination of decades of owning and operating a successful business. That said, an impending sale requires careful attention and planning. Failing to consider all the components of a successful sale can...
by Michaela Oleary | Dec 13, 2022 | Blog, Business Management, Business Tips, Financial Management, Valuations
Questions to ask yourself as a business owner: As we near the end of the calendar year, you might be thinking about the status of your business. Are you growing in the ways you had hoped? Are you meeting or exceeding goals? Is your staff aligned with the goals you’ve...
by Admin | Dec 8, 2022 | Business Management, Business Tips
Communication is key in any relationship, and in a professional environment, regular reviews are a crucial part of developing that communication between the leader and their team. When conducted properly, performance reviews allow supervisors to fairly assess their...
by Admin | Dec 6, 2022 | Blog, Business Tips, Financial Management
To run a successful death care business, you’ll need to treat budgeting as an integral facet of your strategic planning — not just in the short-term but in the long-term, too. While industry trends can cause a funeral home’s revenue to grow or shrink within any given...
by Michaela Oleary | Nov 30, 2022 | Blog, Business Management, Business Tips
What is quiet quitting? If you’re keeping up with the world of business news, there’s no doubt you’ve heard about quiet quitting. It’s a new buzz term that strikes fear in the hearts of business owners and managers, but once you take a look at the idea, it’s clear...
by Admin | Nov 15, 2022 | Business Management, Business Tips, Financial Management, Valuations
As 2022 comes to a close, it’s time to start planning out the new year. By holistically examining the position of your funeral home’s value, staff, and clientele, you can start strategically planning the vision that will carry you to success. Here’s where to start. ...
by Admin | Nov 9, 2022 | Business Management, Business Tips
In the funeral business, your business is only as good as its talent. More than your facilities and pricing, customer service will leave the most lasting impression on families, ultimately determining whether or not they return and whether your business grows. ...
