Break Barriers & Grow: Proven Funeral Business Strategies for 2025 The funeral profession is steeped in tradition, but as the industry evolves, staying competitive requires breaking through barriers and embracing new opportunities. Whether you’re a fourth-generation funeral director or just starting your own firm, the key to growth in 2025 […] Read More
Johnson Consulting Group Adds Laurie Rhea and Tim Wilt to Business Consulting Services Team Scottsdale, AZ [March 5, 2025] – Johnson Consulting Group is pleased to announce the addition of Laurie Rhea and Tim Wilt to our team as Business Consultants. With extensive experience in the funeral profession, including the […] Read More
Funeral Service Business Plan 2025: Empowering Funeral Professionals for Success LINCOLN, R.I. – Kates-Boylston is hosting their annual Funeral Service Business Plan conference on April 1, 2025, at the Sheraton Pittsburgh Hotel at Station Square, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Running a funeral business comes with unique challenges, but the right strategies can […] Read More
Sometimes we make the process of gaining business or market share more complicated than it has to be. We pay for focus groups and surveys and hiring marketing companies to tell us how to grow our businesses. All of those methods can help and paying experts in those […] Read More
Over the last couple of decades there arises every once in a while the idea that the Walt Disney Company should get into some of the businesses that funeral home operators and cemetery operators specialize in. That’s recently been in the news again. I first really thought […] Read More
I’m writing this article mid-morning on Saturday. It’s already been a busy morning for me as I got up early and did my run and have since been to Starbucks for what I term my “Saturday Celebration Coffee” which celebrates my six consecutive days of running. I take […] Read More
ObituaryShare WILL Grow Your Business — And Here’s the Proof Strong analytics skills may not be a requirement to become an incredible deathcare professional, but you don’t have to be a data geek to appreciate metrics like these: 16,000 website visits from one obituary post 13% Facebook-to-website click-through rate (the […] Read More
Antonio Green’s New Webinar Will Help You Shape Your Vision for Ultimate Business Success Most every deathcare professional is drawn to the field for reasons that are vastly different from those common in other industries. It’s a calling, not a career. It’s a ministry, not a business. But the reality […] Read More
Legacy Pro Business: How a ‘New Legacy’ Is Transforming Deathcare Funeral service has historically been considered a slower-to-adapt industry. Many professionals are juggling tight budgets, complex family needs, and a barrage of marketing choices—from traditional newspapers to social media. For years, Legacy.com was viewed with mixed feelings by funeral directors. […] Read More
Back in early June of this year (2024) many of us were surprised by this announcement that public funeral home and cemetery operator Park Lawn Corporation (PLC) had agreed to be acquired and taken private by a group known as Veridian Holdings. Probably most consequential in that announcement was […] Read More
The National Federation of Independent Businesses (NFIB) issued their monthly “Optimism Index” last week and it showed the highest degree of “optimism” among small businesses in America since 2021. That’s great but, there are also conflicting reports that came out that share a degree of caution among businesses. […] Read More
While it is all anecdotal on my part, what I’ve seen lately leads me to believe that there is plenty of money in circulation looking for investment and that some of that money will end up going into the Death Care sphere. I’ve noticed it for the last […] Read More
Business Loans vs. Credit Cards: Pros, Cons, and When to Use Each Understanding the pros and cons of credit cards and business loans is essential when managing business finances. Each option offers unique benefits and risks, so knowing when to use one over the other can make a big difference […] Read More
I don’t know if this ever happens to you, but every so often I seem to get hit from all sides with a certain subject matter. It’s usually something that I have not thought of for awhile but then, all of a sudden, seem to have the subject […] Read More
Essential Steps for Buying a Funeral Home Business Acquiring a funeral home involves thorough preparation, a solid understanding of the due diligence process and experienced partners. Whether you’re an experienced owner looking to expand or a first-time buyer, careful planning is crucial. This article discusses key steps to make an […] Read More
