Pinnacle Funeral Service Expands Reach with Acquisition of Haller Funeral Home, Assisted by NewBridge Group
Chillicothe, Ohio — NewBridge Group, a leading merger and acquisitions consultant in the deathcare industry, is pleased to announce the acquisition of Haller Funeral Home by Pinnacle Funeral Service, further solidifying the company’s commitment to serving communities during their times of need. Haller Funeral Home has served Ross County for over fifty years and was notably awarded the US Small Business Administration’s Administrator’s Award for Excellence.
“We were very impressed with Todd Reich and the rest of the NewBridge team,” stated owner Mike Haller. “They matched us with the right partner, at the right time, at a fair value. We look forward to our opportunity to spend more time with our family and our hobbies.”
NewBridge Group played a pivotal role in orchestrating the acquisition process, leveraging extensive industry knowledge and their network of buyers to ensure a suitable match. With their guidance, Pinnacle Funeral Service and Haller Funeral Home were able to align their shared visions seamlessly, paving the way for a union that promises to uphold the standards of funeral care.
“We are thrilled to welcome Haller Funeral Home into the Pinnacle family,” said Tony Kumming, President of Pinnacle Funeral Service. “This acquisition represents a harmonious collaboration of two organizations with a mutual commitment to supporting families with compassion and respect. We are confident that we will continue to honor the legacies of those we serve.”
The acquisition is the first in Ohio for Pinnacle and marks the beginning of the company’s strategy to expand into the Midwest and South. “We remain dedicated to provide caring, expert, and tailored solutions,” stated Kumming, “and our intention is to consistently expand our portfolio with premier businesses, such as Haller Funeral Home.”
Todd Reich, Co-Managing Partner of NewBridge Group, shared, “It has been an honor to work alongside Pinnacle Funeral Service and Haller Funeral Home throughout the acquisition process. Our aim is to ensure that the legacy and dedication to excellence that these two establishments embody are not only preserved but enhanced. We are excited about the prospects this partnership brings to the industry.”
Haller serves over 300 families a year. In the coming months, the dedicated staff looks forward to expanding its reach and offering enhanced services to cater to the evolving needs of the Chillicothe community. The Haller team remains dedicated to preserving and building upon the legacy of excellence that Haller Funeral Home is known for.
About NewBridge Group:
Over the past 25 years, NewBridge Group has grown into one of the most active funeral home succession planning, funeral home valuation, and appraisal consulting firms in the funeral service industry. NewBridge Group’s success is a testament to personalized service, one-on-one communication, and extensive experience in the industry. Newbridge always strives to provide original, strategic alternatives customized to the complex growing needs of their clients. Contact Todd Reich to learn more about the acquisition process and to begin your succession plan.
About Pinnacle Funeral Service
Pinnacle Funeral Service currently owns 26 funeral homes throughout the midwestern and southeastern United States. The Pinnacle team provides back-office accounting, recruiting, human resources, legal and digital marketing support for all its locations.