by Kristen Szymborski | Jul 21, 2025 | Blog, Business Management, Financial Management
The newly signed “Big Beautiful Tax Bill” (BBTB) brings powerful tax relief and strategic incentives to small business owners—including funeral homes. Whether you’re preparing to transition ownership to family, sell the business, or scale your operations, this...
by Lacy Robinson | Jul 17, 2025 | Blog, Business Management, Business Opportunity, Business Tips, Customer Experience, Financial Management, JCG Articles, Q&A
In the funeral service profession, the relationship with families doesn’t end at the committal service. According to Johnson Consulting Group’s 2025 Trends and Insights report, 71% of people choose a funeral home based on previous experience or...
by Lacy Robinson | Jun 26, 2025 | Blog, Business Management, Business Opportunity, Business Tips, Customer Experience, Financial Management, JCG Articles, Q&A
When Mark Harrison started working in funeral service safety nearly three decades ago, he brought something unique to the industry: an online education model that could reach funeral professionals wherever they were. Today, as president of Certified Safety...
by Lacy Robinson | May 22, 2025 | Blog, Business Management, Business Opportunity, Business Tips, Customer Experience, Financial Management, JCG Articles, Q&A
In the ever-evolving funeral service profession, successful business management requires more than traditional accounting practices—it demands specialized industry knowledge, comprehensive performance tracking, and a deep understanding of the customer...
by Lacy Robinson | Apr 11, 2025 | Blog, Business Management, Business Opportunity, Business Tips, Customer Experience, Financial Management, JCG Articles, Q&A
In funeral service, where women frequently make end-of-life arrangements and likely influence a significant portion of funeral decisions—similar to how they drive 60% of consumer purchases in other industries—understanding how to effectively connect with female...
by Lacy Robinson | Mar 14, 2025 | Blog, Business Management, Business Opportunity, Business Tips, Customer Experience, Financial Management, JCG Articles, Q&A
In our latest Johnson Consulting Conversations, we spoke with Suzanne Akre, Founder and CEO of Akre & Associates and Akre Legacy Recruiting. With over 30 years of recruiting experience, Suzanne shared valuable insights about recruiting in the funeral service...
