- Industries
- Funeral Homes & Crematories
Funeral Homes & Crematories
Personalized Accounting & Consulting Services for Funeral Operators
Although many funeral homes have been in the same family for decades, funeral operators are discovering that what worked for past generations may no longer be relevant. With the growth in cremation services and the increase in overhead and product costs, funeral homes across the United States are finding their profit margins diminishing.
Funeral Homes need partners who understand their business and who will provide proactive and strategic advice. At Trout CPA, we have a committed team of accountants and business advisors who focus on funeral homes and crematories. These professionals are in tune with the challenges facing the funeral home industry because they are in the trenches with their clients and attend industry-specific conferences to gain knowledge to help funeral operators improve efficiencies and profitability.
Does your accounting team need an extra hand?
Whether you are looking to outsource your bookkeeping or you need a CFO to assist with making strategic business decisions, our Outsourced Accounting professionals can provide you with accurate information, streamlined accounting processes, and new technology that can improve your profitability and efficiencies.
Learn more about Outsourced AccountingIn addition to traditional accounting and tax services, we have Certified Exit Planning Advisors available to assist funeral operators with transitioning their business. Our four-prong approach starts with understanding your exit planning goals and options and then creating and implementing an actionable plan to minimize your business risk and increase profitability. This approach is optimal for maximizing your business’ value.
Tax Services for Funeral Homes & Crematories
- State & Local Tax (SALT)
- Sales & Use Tax
- Tax planning and preparation
- Tax resolution
- Payroll and Employment Tax
- R&D Tax Credit
- Industry specific tax deductions and credits
- Tax deferred exchanges
- Tax minimization strategies
- Depreciation strategies
- Cost Segregation Studies
- Estate and Gift Tax planning
- IRS audit assistance
Assurance Services for Funeral Homes & Crematories
- Employee Benefit Plan Audits
- Fraud investigation & forensic accounting
- Financial statement preparation
- Examinations
- Forecasts and projections
Advisory Services for Funeral Homes & Crematories
- Management advisory
- Lease vs. purchase analysis
- Cash flow analysis
- Benchmarking
- Employee Benefit Plan Advisory
- Sales & Use Tax consulting
- Financial due diligence
- Income Tax Nexus Studies
- Entity formation and selection
- Entity structure analysis
- Internal Control Studies
- Financing assistance
Outsourced Accounting for Funeral Homes & Crematories
- Payroll assessment and administration
- Selection, implementation, and operation of accounting software