Some Funeral Homes are turning to Mergers in tough times.
Pennsylvania funeral homes have turned to the merger to stay profitable. This is more evidence of funeral industry decline as people are demanding less in funeral costs and take steps to come in under the average cost of a funeral. This type of thing is good for the Funeral Consumer.
“WILKES-BARRE – Two city families each with a long history in politics and the funeral business have merged.
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The McLaughlins and the Lismans are now operating one funeral business out of the McLaughlin Funeral Home at 142 S. Washington St. The business will continue to be called the M.J. McLaughlin Company.
Katie McLaughlin, president of the company, on Friday announced the appointment of William W. Lisman as a licensed funeral director and vice-president of operations of the 111-year-old family-owned firm.
“This new union has allowed us to combine individual areas of expertise into one firm,” McLaughlin said. “We can now offer client families the best combination of facilities, professional vehicles and staff in the area.”
The Lisman Funeral Home was located just down the street from McLaughlin’s at 233 S. Washington St.”
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