I Ran a Funeral Home for over 20 Years.
Then I Sold It for Eight Figures.
Now I help other funeral home owners do the same — on their terms, at maximum value, with zero regrets.
My name is Cody Jones. I built and operated Callaway-Jones Funeral Home for more than 20 years, won Funeral Home of the Year, spoke on the NFDA main stage — and sold it as an eight-figure exit, at a multiple more than twice the industry average. I’ve been on both the buyer side and the seller side. Now, I share everything I know so you can exit on your terms and protect what you’ve built.
You Built This Business Over a Lifetime. Don’t Give It Away.
There is a massive, generational transfer of funeral home ownership happening right now. Consolidators are acquiring independent funeral homes across the country — sometimes at valuations that significantly undervalue what the owner has built.
They Don’t Know What It’s Worth
Many owners have never had an independent valuation. They don’t understand EBITDA multiples or how their business structure affects what a buyer will pay.
Preparation Comes Before the Process
Our role is to provide clarity, planning, and strategic guidance based on actual experience, so once you engage a broker, you do so from a position of strength and alignment.
Caregivers First, Operators Second
When due diligence comes, buyers find problems: Messy books, unwritten processes, liabilities not accounted for. Each one knocks down the final number.
Meet Cody Jones
Cody Jones is the former owner and operator of Callaway-Jones Funeral Home in Bryan-College Station, Texas — a multi-location, full-service funeral and cremation provider he built from the ground up over more than two decades. Under his leadership, the business earned recognition as Funeral Home of the Year and became one of the most respected independent operations in the state.
Cody didn’t just run a funeral home — he built a company designed for acquisition. He developed documented standard operating procedures, tracked KPIs rigorously, separated personal and business expenses, maintained clean financials, and cultivated a management team that could operate independently. When he was ready to sell, buyers found exactly what they look for: a turn-key, scalable operation with proven revenue and deep community roots.
His exit closed at an eight-figure sale price — at a multiple more than twice the industry average. Cody has experience on both sides of the transaction, having also been involved as a buyer earlier in his career. That dual perspective is rare in the funeral industry and gives him unique insight into what acquirers actually evaluate during due diligence.
After the sale, Cody began receiving calls from fellow funeral home owners across the country asking how the process worked, what their business might be worth, and how to think about preparing for an exit. He realized most independent owners lacked a clear roadmap — and wanted guidance from someone who had personally walked the path, not a broker or consultant who had never operated a funeral home.
That insight led to Funeral Home Exit — a resource built specifically for independent funeral home owners who are thinking about their future. Whether you’re five years from selling or just starting to consider your options, Cody helps you understand your valuation, prepare your business for scrutiny, and position yourself for the exit you deserve.
NFDA Main Stage Speaker · Funeral Home of the Year · 20+ Year Owner-Operator · Multi-Location Builder · Eight-Figure Exit · Buyer & Seller Experience
Why Owners Trust Cody
He’s not a broker. He’s not a consultant who has never been in your shoes. He’s an owner who built, operated, and successfully exited — and now helps others do the same.
Operator, Not Outsider
Cody ran every aspect of a multi-location funeral operation for over 20 years. He understands the daily realities of staffing, call volume, family dynamics, and community reputation because he lived them.
Both Sides of the Table
Having been both a buyer and seller of funeral homes, Cody knows what acquirers evaluate during due diligence — and what makes them walk away or increase their offer.
Industry Recognition
NFDA main stage speaker. Funeral Home of the Year recipient. Active in industry leadership and peer networks. Cody’s reputation was built through decades of service and recognized excellence.
Ready to Find Out What Your Funeral Home Might Be Worth?
Take the first step. Our quick assessment will give you an idea of where you stand — and what steps you can take to maximize your value before you exit.