Local Ownership

Who Owns and Operates the
Funeral Home You Are Considering?

In many communities there are funeral homes, thought to be independent and locally owned, that are actually owned by publicly traded corporations and private equity firms. This can lead to more standardized and perhaps less personal service from a business that may be more focused on the needs of its investors than to the needs of families and the community.

Selected Funeral Homes are owned and operated by people who are invested in their communities. In fact, independent ownership is the primary requirement of membership in Selected Independent Funeral Homes.

Often, when a local independent funeral home is purchased by a corporation or private equity firm, the family name of the funeral home remains the same. This gives the false impression that the original family ownership is still in place. If independent business ownership and operations are important to you, you should ask who owns and operates the funeral home you are considering. To find the best independent firm near you, use our Member Locator.