Funeral & Death Care
Funeral homes, cemeteries, and cremation services
What PE Ownership Means for This Industry
~1,000 PE-owned funeral homes
PE firms are quietly buying up funeral homes across America
An estimated 1,000 of 3,800 chain-affiliated funeral homes are now PE-owned. Nearly half of independent funeral home owners plan to retire by 2028, creating a massive PE acquisition pipeline.
Source: KFF Health News, 2024
Average funeral: $7,848
Funeral costs rising faster than inflation under PE ownership
The average cost of a funeral with viewing and burial reached $7,848 in 2023, up significantly from prior years. PE-backed chains face criticism for opaque pricing and upselling.
Source: National Funeral Directors Association, 2023
PE-Owned Brands
Everstory Partners
PE-backed funeral services company aggressively rolling up independent funeral homes across the Southeast
4 locations tracked
Foundation Partners Group
Owned by Access Holdings
One of the largest PE-backed funeral home operators with 200+ locations in 21 states
10 locations tracked
NorthStar Memorial Group
PE-backed funeral home and cemetery operator with 40+ locations in TX, CA, and FL
8 locations tracked
Park Lawn Corporation
North American funeral home and cemetery operator with 200+ locations
9 locations tracked