Business Details
29 Years
experience
Your Trusted Partner for Funeral & Cemetery Consulting Solutions
Since 1997, Johnson Consulting has established itself as a leader in funeral and cemetery consulting, offering strategic guidance to business owners across all stages of the business lifecycle. Our team brings over 600 years of combined industry experience, specializing in mergers and acquisitions, business valuations, performance optimization, and succession planning. We partner with clients to deliver tailored solutions that enhance operational efficiency, financial performance, and customer satisfaction. Our consultants, many of whom are former funeral home owners and operators, provide actionable insights grounded in deep industry knowledge.We emphasize transparency, confidentiality, and open communication, ensuring initiatives align with client goals. From strategic pricing to incentive compensation plans, our services are designed to maximize enterprise value and drive sustainable growth. Our proven track record includes facilitating hundreds of successful transactions and implementing systems like the Performance Tracker to streamline operations. Client testimonials highlight our professionalism, industry expertise, and commitment to delivering measurable results. We remain dedicated to advancing the funeral profession through education, innovation, and personalized support.
Services
Mergers and Acquisitions
Business Valuation
Strategic Planning
Performance Tracker
Incentive Compensation Plans
Succession Planning
Workflow Analysis
Customer Service Training
Financial Management
Leadership Development
Details
- Year established: 1997
Highlights and features
- We have over 600 years of combined industry experience in funeral and cemetery consulting.
- Our team offers strategic planning and business valuation expertise tailored to the death care profession.
- We provide customized incentive compensation plans to align employee performance with business goals.
- We specialize in funeral home and cemetery mergers and acquisitions with a proven track record.
- Our Performance Tracker tool enhances operational efficiency through data-driven insights.
What people say
Exceptional work
Unmatched professionalism
Tremendous value
Outstanding service
Positive impact
Services
Mergers and Acquisitions
We connect pre-approved buyers with well-prepared sellers in the funeral and cemetery industries. Leveraging the largest database of qualified prospects, our team facilitates transactions that maximize results. Our consultants guide clients through every stage, from due diligence to closing, ensuring seamless transitions and long-term success.
Business Valuation
Our accurate business valuations establish enterprise value to support succession planning or market readiness. Using industry-specific benchmarks, we analyze financials, market position, and growth potential. This critical assessment helps owners understand their business's worth and identify value-enhancement opportunities.
Performance Tracker
This proprietary tool evaluates staff performance, customer satisfaction, and financial metrics to identify improvement areas. By streamlining processes and tracking key performance indicators, it helps funeral homes enhance efficiency, profitability, and client experiences through data-driven decision-making.
Incentive Compensation Plans
We design fair, measurable incentive plans that align employee performance with business goals. These customized programs boost productivity and customer service while maintaining financial discipline. Our systems ensure transparency and consistency in bonus structures tied to company performance metrics.
Strategic Planning
Our consultants develop comprehensive strategic plans outlining key initiatives, tactical actions, and implementation timelines. Focused on long-term growth, these plans address market positioning, operational improvements, and financial objectives while maintaining flexibility for evolving business needs.
People
Brendan Huf
Client Engagement Coordinator
Brendan brings industry knowledge from his family's funeral home and a business administration background. He coordinates consulting projects, leveraging generational expertise to support client needs while balancing work with outdoor activities and family time.
Derrick Husmann
Senior Business Consultant
With 20+ years in funeral service, Derrick offers expertise in operations, compliance, and disaster response. A former DMORT officer and fire chief, he combines technical knowledge with hands-on experience to deliver practical solutions for business growth and management.
Nelson Thulin
Director of Business Consulting
Nelson has 30 years of funeral service experience, including independent ownership and corporate leadership. Certified by the Academy of Professional Funeral Service Practice, he focuses on exceeding client expectations through operational excellence and meaningful family experiences.
Vince Roberge
Senior Business Consultant
Vince combines economics expertise with funeral service licensing to improve client operations. A certified celebrant and former SCI leader, he emphasizes customer experience enhancement while applying insights from his semi-professional cycling career to business challenges.
Jim Price
Vice President of Industry Relations
Jim has five decades of funeral industry leadership, including executive roles at Park Lawn and Keystone Group. Recognized with ICCFA's Hall of Fame and Lasting Impact awards, he provides strategic guidance grounded in extensive operational and association leadership experience.
Questions
What funeral home services do you specialize in?
We specialize in mergers, acquisitions, valuations, strategic planning, and operational consulting for funeral homes and cemeteries.
How can you help with business succession planning?
Our succession plans establish timelines, buyer profiles, and value-maximization strategies for smooth ownership transitions.
Do you offer financial management services?
Yes, we provide benchmarking, trend analysis, and reporting to improve financial decision-making and profitability.
What is your Performance Tracker tool?
It's a proprietary system that evaluates staff performance, customer satisfaction, and financial metrics to drive operational improvements.
How do your incentive compensation plans work?
We create customized plans that tie bonuses to measurable performance metrics, aligning employee goals with business objectives.
Can you help with workflow optimization?
Yes, we analyze organizational structures and staffing efficiency to recommend workplace improvements and leadership development strategies.
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