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McKague Millard Is a Privately Owned Funeral Services Company Dedicated to Ensuring Our Partners Remain Locally Focused & Deeply Connected to Their Communities
Selling a funeral services business is both an emotional and complex process. For years, perhaps decades, you have provided comfort, guidance, and relief to families in your community. Now, as you consider saying goodbye to your business or turning over operations to another business, you deserve the same level of care and respect you have shown to others. When the time comes to sell, you can trust McKague Millard to handle this important transition with compassion and professionalism. We treat our funeral services partners like family.
As funeral directors ourselves, we understand the unique challenges and sensitivities involved in this decision. We take a local, community-focused approach to our acquisitions, ensuring your legacy remains rooted in the place you have served so faithfully. Before you decide, we would be honored to meet with you to discuss how our process differs from corporate buyouts or nonlocal investment groups.
We keep our business local because we are Missourians too, and we value the opportunity to learn about your business and explore how we can preserve its mission for years to come.
Consider these important factors before choosing to sell your Missouri funeral business
Selling your funeral services business–regardless of the reason–is a deeply personal and often difficult decision. Beyond the time and financial investment you have made, this work carries a profound emotional commitment. Your business is not just an operation; it is a reflection of your values, your dedication to serving others, and your place within the community. Stepping away, whether through retirement, a career change, or a shift in your role, is never a decision made lightly by someone who understands this profession so intimately.
Once you have decided it is time to step back from ownership, you will face several important choices. Closing the business may leave your community without a trusted resource and your employees without work. Retiring and transferring ownership can sometimes lead to disappointment if the new leadership makes changes that conflict with your original vision. Even continuing in an employee role after a sale can be challenging, as it requires adjusting to new dynamics in a business you once led and the company that has taken the reins.
Before moving forward, take time to reflect on key questions about your priorities, values, and long-term goals. Doing so will not only help you identify the type of buyer best suited to carry on your legacy but also protect you from future regrets.
Questions to ask yourself before you decide to sell your funeral services business in Missouri
- How do you envision your involvement in the business after the sale is complete?
- How do you see your current staff moving forward after you sell the business?
- What community members will be most impacted by this change, and how can you support them?
- Do you have expectations for pricing and services after you’ve sold the business?
- Do I know who I am selling my business to?
McKague Millard is family owned & family focused
While many of your questions can be addressed with business partners and financial managers, the most important insight–understanding exactly who you are selling to–can only come from the buyer themselves. Unfortunately, some corporate firms, known for dismantling businesses to maximize their own profit, may act deceptively during the purchase process. In some cases, an individual expressing interest in your business may actually represent a larger firm you were not initially aware of.
Before engaging in serious discussions about whether you are ready to sell and to whom, take the time to interview every potential buyer. Learn about them both professionally and personally to ensure the business you’ve worked so hard to build will be entrusted to someone who shares your commitment to its mission and values.
At McKague Millard, we would be honored to discuss the possibility of bringing your business into our family of funeral services and cemeteries. We approach funeral service acquisitions as a partnership, with the goal of preserving your hard-earned reputation and continuing your tradition of service to the community. Get to know the McKague Millard team today and experience the respect, integrity, and care we bring to every acquisition.
Why trust McKague Millard to purchase your funeral business?
Locally Oriented
The funeral services you have provided over the years have been essential to the well-being of your community. At McKague Millard, we share that same commitment by employing local staff and upholding the positive business practices you have built.
Honest Practices
When families face one of the most difficult times in their lives, they deserve an honest and dependable partner to care for their loved one. McKague Millard brings integrity, compassion, and sensitivity to both the families in your community and the staff who serve them.
Active Funeral Directors
As practicing funeral directors ourselves, we understand the needs of the families you have served. We have invested our time and care into the communities we work with, ensuring no family goes through this experience without support and understanding.
Involved in the Community
Our dedication extends beyond the services we provide to local families. Every McKague Millard funeral home is actively involved in its community, committing time and resources to make the towns we serve stronger and better for every community member.
