Funeral Home Acquisition Consultant

Merchants Hospitality Inc. • Remote (US) • $50 - $150 / hour • 4m ago

Job Title: Funeral Home Consultant – Acquisition Specialist

Location: Remote / Flexible (Travel may be required)

Employment Type: Contract / Consulting

About the Role:

We are seeking an experienced Funeral Director (retired or active) to serve as a consultant in the acquisition of a funeral home. This role requires deep industry knowledge and hands-on experience to assist in identifying, evaluating, and facilitating the purchase process. The ideal candidate will bring leadership, operational insight, and expertise in funeral home management and valuation.

Key Responsibilities:

Assist in identifying funeral homes for acquisition and evaluating their business health.
Perform due diligence, including analyzing financials, operations, and compliance.
Advise on valuation, negotiations, and purchase structuring.
Provide insights into funeral home management, staffing, and licensing processes.
Ensure alignment with industry regulations and best practices.
Offer support during the transition phase post-acquisition.
Experience in evaluating financials of funeral home
Preferred owner/operator experience of a multi-unit death care business

Requirements:

Current or former Funeral Director License (any state; reciprocity a plus).
5+ years experience as a Funeral Director or in funeral home management.
Proven understanding of funeral home financials, business operations, and valuation.
Strong leadership, communication, and analytical skills.
Familiarity with industry tools and software is a plus.
Acquisition experience in the death care industry

Compensation: