how do I open a funeral home?

Question

I have a questions for people who is a real estate agent or anyone that knows. I want to know more information on how to open a funeral home.

I tri to look things online like funeral homes for sale... but I coulndt find any. It's rare. But then I don't want to buy a home and turn it into a business becuz is al ot of paper work to do. Even if i do buy a home and turn it into a businss where do I get more info on it? thanx

Answer 1

It's rare to find one for sale because years ago a few national chains began buying up as many family owned parlors as they could get. The smaller parlors retained their name but the family no longer owns it, they are employees.

It would be extremely difficult to start a new home for several reasons. One would be that people like to go to the same home over and over for the sake of comfort and tradition. People feel better when strangers aren't handling their dead loved ones. It's comforting to know that generation after generation of a family is handling the remains of generation after generation of your family.

It's not like opening a new taco stand where people won't mind spending $5 to see if your stuff is any good. People know for sure how well they have been treated time after time at a parlor and this reassures them. Even if a family is in a new location, they will choose a home that has a reputation in the community. It's very hard to be the new kid on the block in the funeral industry.

There are a lot of rules and regulations for those in the industry, and licensing requirements. You can't just buy a house and set up shop. There are issues such as hazardous waste disposal involved. And people don't mind living next to an established funeral home because they look at it as if "it's always been there and it always will be", but few people are going to want a brand spanking new one right next to them.

If you really want to get into the business, go to school to become a mortician or funeral director. It's a great job to have because let's face it, people are never ever going to stop dying.

Answer 2

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Answer 3

First you should work in one for a while to get some real world experience.
THEN decide if it is something you want to pursue.

Answer 4

Become a mortician!

Answer 5

internet rofl... start by getting a bunch of claims from mourners... thats the best way to do it