Funeral Home Industry News
Information for funeral home professionals, buyers and sellers
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Three Maine Funeral Homes Return to Private Ownership
February 12, 2024MAINE – In a significant development for the deathcare industry in Maine, three funeral homes previously under the ownership of Service Corporation International (SCI) have now transitioned to private ownership with Family First Funeral Homes. The three funeral homes involved in this transition are Smart & Edwards Funeral Home of Skowhegan, Birmingham Funeral Home of
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Pinnacle Funeral Service Expands Reach with Acquisition of Haller Funeral Home, Assisted by NewBridge Group
August 15, 2023Haller Funeral Home was recently acquired by Pinnacle Funeral Services. NewBridge Group assisted both parties in the transaction.
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NewBridge Group Assists North Carolina Funeral Home in Finding Right-Fit Buyer
April 18, 2023FRANKLIN, NC – Moffitt Family Funeral Care has recently joined the Pinnacle family of funeral homes. The acquisition marks the second Franklin location for Pinnacle Funeral Service, which also provides end-of-life services and support through Macon Funeral Home. In discussing the acquisition, funeral director David Moffitt said he felt very confident in the continued care
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Historic Maine Funeral Home Joins Family First
January 3, 2023Family First Funeral Homes, a privately held firm with locations throughout Maine, is pleased to announce that it has acquired Dan and Scott’s Adams Cremation and Funeral Service. The acquisition adds locations in Skowhegan and Farmington. “We are thrilled to welcome Dan and Scott’s Adams to Family First,” stated Jeff Forsythe, President of Family
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Notable Detroit Funeral Homes to Join Rollings Funeral Service
December 2, 2022DETROIT, MICHIGAN – RG & GR Harris Funeral Homes, which has served the northern Detroit communities for more than 110 years, recently announced that they have joined the Rollings Funeral Service family of funeral homes. The acquisition by Rollings is the first in Michigan for Rollings, and marks the beginning of the company’s strategy to
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Third-Generation Funeral Home McClain-Hays Partners with Family-Owned Funeral Service
October 13, 2022PHILADELPHIA, MS - NewBridge Group, a leading deathcare succession planner, is pleased to announce the acquisition of McClain-Hays Funeral Service to Rollings Funeral Service. This transaction marks the first location in Mississippi for Rollings. Established in 1937, McClain-Hays is a third-generation funeral home that has served Philadelphia and the surrounding Central Mississippi area for almost 100
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NewBridge Assists Notable New York Funeral Home with Right-Fit Buyer
October 13, 2022SCHENECTADY, NY – When you think of someone who put their “blood, sweat, and tears” into their business, the families and owners of DeMarco-Stone Funeral Home will top the list in the surrounding Schenectady communities. For over 100 years, DeMarco-Stone Funeral Homes have served families in the Schenectady, Rotterdam, Guilderland, and Delanson areas. Michael DeMarco Sr.
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Historic Maryland Funeral Home Chooses Successor
July 1, 2022FREDERICK, MD – A walking tour of historic downtown Frederick would not be complete without the Trail Mansion. Built in 1854, the dignified three-story building commands your attention with its triple-arched windows, striking framework, and overhanging eaves – all elements of the Italianate residential architecture that was popular of the time. The pride that the
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NewBridge Group Assists Delehanty Funeral Home in Acquisition by Pinnacle Funeral Service
May 11, 2022LOVES PARK, ILLINOIS – The NewBridge Group is happy to announce Delehanty Funeral Home has recently sold to Pinnacle Funeral Service. This partnership marks the sixth location in Illinois for Pinnacle, further expanding their mid-west footprint. Founded in 1949, Delehanty is a third-generation family-owned business that has been an integral part in their community, serving
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NewBridge Group Assists Rollings Funeral Service in the Acquisition of Mahar Funeral Home
April 4, 2022The transaction is one of a number of funeral homes that NewBridge Group is actively assisting in their succession plan. BENNINGTON, VERMONT – E. P. Mahar and Son Funeral Home has served the town of Bennington, Vermont for the past seventy years. A third-generation business, the funeral home was founded by Edward and Olga Mahar