Creating a Succession Plan with Someone who Understands
If you have recently contemplated selling your funeral home business, chances are you’ve spoken to Brittney Taylor, a Client Relations Specialist at The NewBridge Group. After nearly two years with the succession plan consulting firm, Brittney has assisted many owners in exploring one of the most significant decisions of their lives. What sets Brittney apart from many is that she understands the weight of the job – as a fully licensed funeral director, she has nearly two decades of experience in the death care profession.
“At twelve years old, I knew I was going to be a funeral director,” Brittney explains, “My best friend’s grandparents owned a crematory and vault company, and we often had to go to the crematory with them. I was fascinated by it – I wanted to know how each person died, what family they left behind, and how the family was coping with their grief.” For an inspiring future funeral director not raised in the family business, it might have been difficult to follow their passion, but not for Brittney.
“[The crematory owners] hugely influenced my curiosity and were very patient as I pummeled them with questions. They showed me the cooler, the inside of a retort, and I also got to “witness” a cremation and how they processed the bone fragments. I am so grateful they embraced my curiosity and encouraged me to ask more questions!”
Before joining the NewBridge team, Brittney managed various family-owned funeral homes as well as a funeral home with Dignity Memorial Premier Collection for seven years. In this role, Brittney trained intern Funeral Home Directors and employees on the “Life Well Celebrated” cremation program.
“The best part of my job was establishing trust quickly with strangers,” Brittney recalls of her time as a funeral director. “There is something so incredibly special about a family trusting you in their most emotional, intimate moments. I felt connected with every family I served; I loved learning about different cultures, traditions, religions, and family dynamics. At the end of the day, my soul felt so good taking care of others and learning in the process.”
How Brittney Can Help
Brittney ‘s deep understanding of the day-in-the-life of a funeral director, a role many owners take on themselves, is key as she collaborates with owners on a customized succession plan. “I still find major satisfaction in helping those within the death care profession,” Brittney explains, “it’s just a different scale now. Instead of helping those experiencing a loss, I am helping those planning to retire, allowing their legacy torch to continue to carry forward in their communities.”
Beginning with your first conversation with Brittany, her top priority is always your comfort and confidence in the decision to sell. After Brittany understands the goals for you and your business’s future, she will help guide you through the process of receiving a complimentary business valuation. Brittney then matches you with a buyer that reflects your values and standards with the goal of obtaining the maximum value for your business. Whether you are planning for retirement or want to devote more time to families, the way you provide service, the culture you’ve created, and your funeral home’s place in the community will not change.
Contact Brittney directly at 727-235-7651 or brittney@newbridgegroup.com to begin a confidential discussion about your business succession plan.
About NewBridge Group
For over 20 years, NewBridge Group has grown into one of the most active funeral home succession planning, valuation, and merger & acquisition consulting firms in the funeral service industry. With over 75 years of combined experience assisting over 1,000 funeral home transactions, NewBridge Group has been a proven leader in this space.
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.