The Free Valuation Calculator
What’s Your Funeral Home Worth?
Twelve questions. Five minutes. The same EBITDA-and-multiple framework buyers actually use, built by an owner who sold at a multiple well above the top of the industry range.
“If you woke up tomorrow and had to sell your funeral home, would you receive what you believe it’s worth?”
How many calls (services) does your funeral home handle per year?
What is your approximate average revenue per call?
Are cash advances (third party costs) included in that revenue figure?
What percentage of your calls are cremation?
Do you own the real estate (building and property)?
How long has your funeral home been operating?
How would you describe the condition of your facility?
Do you have preneed contracts?
How involved are you in daily operations?
Would long term managers or licensed directors stay after a sale?
How current are your financial statements?
What has your call volume done over the last three years?
Based on your answers
Your Estimated Valuation Range
Your Exit Readiness Score and the three moves that would raise your number
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Your Exit Readiness Score:
The three moves worth the most to you
This is a directional estimate based on industry EBITDA multiples and the factors you provided, not a formal appraisal. Actual sale prices depend on your specific financials, market conditions, buyer demand, and deal structure.
The Framework
EBITDA: The Number That Determines Your Exit
Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization. Buyers multiply your EBITDA by a market multiple to arrive at a price. The cleaner the EBITDA, the higher the multiple they will pay.
What drives multiples up
Documented processes. Financials that withstand scrutiny. Owned real estate. Consistent call volume. A team that operates without you. A preneed backlog of locked in future revenue.
What drives multiples down
Messy books. Personal expenses run through the business. Unwritten processes. Declining volume. Deferred maintenance. High owner dependency. Key staff likely to leave after the sale.
The preparation window
Done right, 18 to 36 months. It is about more than cleaning up financials. It is making sure due diligence finds a well run business instead of a collection of family business shortcuts.
Questions Owners Ask
Frequently Asked Questions
How accurate is this calculator?
It provides a directional estimate based on industry EBITDA multiples and the factors you provide. It is not a formal appraisal. Actual sale prices depend on your specific financials, local market conditions, buyer demand, deal structure, and the quality of your preparation. Think of it as the starting point for understanding where you might land.
What is EBITDA and why does it matter for my exit?
EBITDA stands for earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization. It is the standard metric acquirers use to evaluate funeral home businesses. Buyers multiply your EBITDA by a market determined multiple to arrive at a purchase price. The cleaner your EBITDA, free of personal expenses and one time costs, the higher the multiple a buyer is willing to pay.
What multiple do funeral homes typically sell for?
Multiples vary with the size, location, and quality of the business. Smaller single location firms often see multiples in the 4x to 7x range. Well run operations with clean books, owned real estate, and strong management teams can command the top of the range and above. Cody sold above the top of the typical range, and the preparation he did beforehand is the reason why.
How is Cody different from a broker or consultant?
Cody is a former owner operator who built and sold his own funeral home business at an eight figure exit. Brokers earn commissions on completed deals, and many consultants have never operated a funeral home. Cody’s role is to help you prepare before you ever engage a broker, from firsthand experience on both sides of the table.
How long does it take to prepare a funeral home for sale?
The ideal window is 18 to 36 months. That gives you time to clean up financials, document processes, address deferred maintenance, build a management team, and make sure your books withstand buyer due diligence. Owners who rush to market unprepared typically leave significant value on the table.
Does it cost anything to use the calculator or talk to Cody?
The calculator is completely free, and initial conversations with Cody are complimentary. The goal of a first call is to understand where you are in the process, answer your questions, and see if there is a fit for working together.
Why do preneed contracts affect my valuation?
Preneed contracts represent guaranteed future revenue. A strong backlog tells buyers the business has predictable, locked in income beyond the current year, which reduces their risk and supports a higher valuation. A business with no preneed is seen as more dependent on at need volume, which can fluctuate.
Why does owner involvement affect the value?
If the business depends on you for daily operations, relationships, and decisions, buyers see transition risk: they worry the business declines when you leave. A funeral home with a capable management layer that operates independently is worth significantly more, because the buyer is purchasing a business instead of a job.
Want a Personalized Assessment?
The calculator gives you a starting point. For a detailed review of your financials, your market, and your operational strengths and gaps, schedule a conversation with Cody.
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