Funeral Homes, Mortuaries, Cemeteries, and Crematories

Funeral Services
http://www.firstresearch.com
Profiles cover key aspects of an industry's size, scope, and operations, recent news and developments, industry trends, risks, and opportunities, and include a five-year industry forecast. Profiles are updated quarterly and include:


National Funeral Directors Association
Information resources available from this trade association include:

What is A Funeral Director? / Statistics / Trends in Funeral Service
http://www.nfda.org/media-center.html  Select above titles from left menu
General information about the funeral service profession, as well as trends and statistics related to the industry. All information is accessible free online.

The Director
http://www.nfda.org/nfda-publications/the-director.html
Trade publication features industry news and information, with topics covered including business operations and trends, financial matters, legislative and regulatory developments, and more. Available by subscription only.

Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor
Occupational Outlook Handbook - Funeral Directors
http://www.bls.gov/funeral-directors.htm
Information provided includes a description of the nature of the work, number and types of jobs, education and training, wages and earnings, employment outlook, and sources for additional information. All information is available free online.

Reports provide in-depth industry analysis and a five-year industry growth forecast, with special focus on the underlying structure and external forces and relationships that affect an industry and its performance. Report sections include:


Kates-Boylston Publications
American Cemetery / American Funeral Director
http://www.katesboylston.com/index.aspx
Trade magazines feature news and information for owners and professionals, with topics covered including business operations, preneed, marketing, cremation, insurance, technology, and more. Available by subscription only.

Casket and Funeral Supply Association of America
About The Casket Industry
http://www.cfsaa.org/about.php
Various sections provide an overview of the casket industry and provide information on casket design and costs and vaults and other outer burial containers. All information is accessible free online.

Industry Market Research Reports
Funeral Homes, Mortuaries, Cemeteries, and Crematories
http://www.marketresearch.com  Search for specific terms or keywords
In-depth business market research reports include information on market size and market segmentation; marketing strategy; product and market forecasts; business trends, risks, and opportunities; key participant profiles; market share data; and more. Summary abstract and detailed table of contents for each market research report is accessible free online.

Cremation Association of North America
Industry Statistics
http://www.cremationassociation.org/?page=IndustryStatistics
Annual CANA Statistics Report provides information on cremation practices, statistics, and trends for the North American market. Selected data from this survey is available free online; full report is available to members only.

Industry Market Analysis Reports
Funeral Homes, Cemeteries, and Crematories
http://www.bizminer.com  Search for "8122"
Industry statistics for funeral homes, cemeteries, and crematories include industry sales and sales trends, market size and market share by sales class, average company sales and sales per employee, staffing and employment trends, business start up activity and failure rates, and other business statistics on a national, state, and metropolitan area level. Sample market analysis reports can be viewed free online.

More Industry Research and Analysis
For more business research and analysis available from Standard & Poor's, Freedonia Group, Euromonitor, and other sources—including key business statistics, market research and analysis, and business trends and forecasts for a wide range of industries, see Industry Overview, Issues, Trends, and Outlook.


Industry Financial Ratios
Funeral Homes, Cemeteries, and Crematories
http://www.bizminer.com  Search for "8122"
Five-year comparative financial statement analysis includes income statements with expense detail, balance sheets, cash flow statements, and key business and financial ratios for funeral homes, cemeteries, and crematories. Reports are available by sales size range, and also in small business, sole proprietor, and business start up versions. Sample financial reports with detailed financial ratio analysis can be viewed free online.


National Funeral Directors Association
NFDA Compensation Survey
http://www.nfda.org/fp-resource-store.html  Search "Title contains" for "compensation"
Biennial salary survey provides compensation and employee benefits information for executive, management, and staff positions.

ERI Economic Research Institute
Funeral Homes, Cemeteries, and Crematories Salary Survey
http://salary-surveys.erieri.com/
Salary survey provides compensation data for executive, management, and hourly personnel on a national and state level by company size. Complete listing of job positions included in the survey and sample pages for selected job positions are accessible free online.

Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor
Occupational Outlook Handbook - Funeral Directors
http://www.bls.gov/funeral-directors.htm
Information provided includes a description of the nature of the work, number and types of jobs, education and training, wages and earnings, employment outlook, and sources for additional information. All information is available free online.


National Funeral Directors Association
Buying A Funeral Home
If You're Buying or Selling a Funeral Home, Timing is Everything
http://www.nfda.org/fp-resource-store.html  Search "Title contains" for "buying"
Publications address the factors to be considered and the steps involved in buying or selling a funeral home, including funeral home valuation, the impact of current economic conditions, and timing and planning considerations.

Kates-Boylston Publications
The Dealmaker's Guide To Funeral Home Transactions
http://www.katesboylston.com/index.aspx?page=dg
Publication addresses how to value, buy, and sell a firm without overpaying or underselling and provides step-by-step guidance through the valuation process.




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