by Marissa Morah | Feb 23, 2022 | Business Tips
In the funeral profession, we know that cremation rates are on the rise, a trend that has only been accelerated by the pandemic. According to the Cremation Association of North America, the 2020 cremation rate was 54.6%, and in 2022 this number is expected to climb. ...
by Marissa Morah | Feb 15, 2022 | Business Tips
Unless you have an infinite supply of unused land, then there will come a time when your cemetery runs out of space for burials–this is especially true if your cemetery is landlocked. Naturally, approaching this limit is cause for concern. After all, if you no longer...
by Marissa Morah | Feb 10, 2022 | Business Tips
Before a family interacts with the team at your funeral home, they’ve already created an impression of your business based on your facilities. Your grounds, entryway, and other aspects of interior design have the power to convey the professionalism and care of your...
by Marissa Morah | Feb 1, 2022 | Business Management, Business Tips
The death care profession is uniquely positioned when it comes to marketing. Funeral homes provide services that everyone eventually needs, but many prefer not to think about. Because of this, you’ll need to carefully develop your marketing strategy, starting with a...
by Marissa Morah | Jan 27, 2022 | Sell My Business
Selling your funeral home is a monumental decision. The timing must be optimal to ensure a smooth transition. This means taking a closer look at the market, examining the financial outlook of your business, and planning the finer points of your exit strategy. While...
by Marissa Morah | Jan 20, 2022 | Business Tips
Whether you’re in the process of buying a funeral home or taking your first steps as a director, you’ll want to develop both short and long-term plans. Ideally, you’ll have an idea of what the next year, five years, and even ten years will look like. While it can be...
by Marissa Morah | Jan 18, 2022 | Customer Experience
As the saying goes, death is one of the only certainties in life; however, the way in which we practice death care varies across cultures and time periods. Currently, the death care industry is undergoing drastic changes. According to a 2021 report from the National...
by Claire Pritchard | Jan 13, 2022 | Blog, Press Releases
Scottsdale, AZ (January, 2022) — Johnson Consulting Group (JCG) has the pleasure of announcing Jacqueline “Jackie” Hodge as the new Executive Director of Revenue Operations. Jackie joins JCG with 25 years of experience within the healthcare space including...
by Marissa Morah | Jan 11, 2022 | Business Tips
Back in the day, funeral homes could rely solely on their reputations. Through years of building relationships with families, they could maintain a healthy and lucrative business. With the rising popularity of alternative burial services––with cremations becoming the...
by Marissa Morah | Dec 28, 2021 | Business Tips
While death is a constant, how we honor the passing of loved ones changes with time. In the 1860s, people dressed and buried bodies at home. By the 1900s, formal funeral services became the norm, and now, we’re once again witnessing shifting trends in the funeral...
