FuneralVision.com recently introduced its Jobs Listing Engine to connect employers in funeral service with qualified staff. Thomas Parmalee, the founder of FuneralVision.com, said he decided to develop the Jobs Engine after seeing how many funeral homes and suppliers are struggling to find qualified staff. "There is no doubt about it:…
Read MoreBy Thomas A. Parmalee Tony Kumming had just graduated from Ball State University with a degree in mathematical economics. But he needed to find something to do before heading off to law school. So, he got a job at the funeral home consolidator located in the Tampa Bay area, where…
Read MoreBy Thomas A. Parmalee Carlos Quezada, chief executive officer and vice chairman of the board at Carriage Services, shared a heartfelt message of gratitude on a conference call with investors Feb. 21. The message was directed toward the company’s co-founder and longtime chief, Mel Payne, who is transitioning to being…
Read MoreAlexander Maher (pictured at top), who managed the K.V. Knopp Funeral Home in Allentown, Pennsylvania for six years is now the owner of the firm. An announcement on the funeral home's website states: It is with great joy and excitement that I publicly announce my recent purchase of the K.V.…
Read MoreBy Thomas A. Parmalee Service Corporation International reported fourth-quarter earnings Feb. 12 and commented on some significant news – particularly for FuneralVision.com readers – that has been 10 years in the making. In the fourth quarter, revenue increased $28 million to $1.1 billion. The company reported adjusted diluted earnings per share of 93…
Read MoreCheshire Family Funeral Homes and Crematory, with locations in Keene, Swanzey, and Troy -- all in New Hampshire -- is the latest firm to join the Milestone Funeral Partners family. "Truly excited to welcome Tristan (with his incredible leadership and progressive vision), and his dynamic team: Ali, Sarah, Marisa, Tara,…
Read MoreVertin Family Funeral Homes, one of the largest privately held, family-owned funeral home companies in the Midwest, recently acquired Olson Funeral & Cremation in Fergus Falls, Minnesota. The firm has an outstanding reputation for offering compassionate service to area families, and it has been in business for more than 100…
Read MoreBy Thomas A. Parmalee On Nov. 8, Carriage Services reported adjusted third-quarter earnings of 33 cents per share compared with 45 cents a year ago. Quarterly revenue went up, with the company bringing in $90.5 million versus $87.5 million. Quarterly highlights included: 15.5% growth in cemetery operating revenue helped drive…
Read MoreMilestone Partners, a privately held funeral and cemetery organization with a strategic focus on the states of Maine (where the company is headquartered), New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut, Rhode Island, New York, New Jersey and Pennsylvania, recently announced that it has acquired Brown & Powers Funeral Homes, which serves Hornell,…
Read MoreService Corporation International shareholders had quite a week to close out October and open up November, with the stock price shooting up more than 10% the same week the company reported third-quarter earnings. On Wednesday, Nov. 1, the company reported third-quarter adjusted earnings per share of 78 cents compared to…
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