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...
by JCG gmail | Feb 13, 2025 | Blog, Business Management, Business Opportunity, Business Tips, Customer Experience, Financial Management, JCG Articles, Q&A
In this month’s Johnson Consulting Conversations, I had the pleasure of speaking with Bob Arrington, Founder of Arrington Funeral Directors and President of ObituaryShare and marketing for funeral homes. One of the most significant challenges facing funeral...
