How to Run a Funeral Home -Tips and Advice

As a support service provider for funeral businesses, we deal with a wide range of funeral home operators. Some are more successful than others, mainly because they know the best practices and procedures to ensure their business operates at maximum efficiency.

Here are some tips and advice for how to run a funeral home:

Employ Wisely

The employees are the backbone of any business, and this no different for funeral homes, so make sure only the best and most qualified personnel are hired. Look for those with membership to accredited bodies such as the National Association of Funeral Directors (NAFD), the British Institute of Funeral Directors (BIFD) or The National Society Of Allied And Independent Funeral Directors (SAIF) to ensure the best qualified and experienced staff are working at the funeral home.

Always Show Compassion

Visiting funeral home is an understandably upsetting experience for most people, so it’s important to cultivate a compassionate environment to help make the process easier. Look to include calming décor and avoid overly bright colours and be sure to treat every client with the upmost respect and listen intently to their needs and wishes. 

Be Aware of the Competition

While most funeral homes are local-based so don’t face too much competition, this is growing industry that more are becoming involved in. So, make sure you are mindful of nearby funeral homes and what they offer, including whether they have services you may not offer. For instance, do you go the extra mile with yours services by offering the likes of obituary writing, help picking flowers, and dealing with all necessary paperwork?