Larry Stuart Jr. is the founder of Raven Plume Consulting. Larry has spent the last 26 years immersed in cremations. From understanding how to run and operate the crematory all the way to marketing to and arranging with the family, he is an expert when it comes to running an effective cremation company. In this episode we discuss how top funeral home and crematory operators can improve their business.
Larry Stuart Jr. is the founder of Raven Plume Consulting. Larry has spent the last 26 years immersed in cremations. From understanding how to run and operate the crematory all the way to marketing to and arranging with the family, he is an expert when it comes to running an effective cremation company.
He is a former member of the Board of Directors of CANA, former editor in Chief of the Cremationist, a Cremation Coach with ICCFA, a past member of the National Funeral Directors Association Exhibitor Advisory Committee and was formerly a Trustee and Past President of the Executive Board of the NFDA Heritage Club.
Raven Plume Consulting: https://ravenplume.com
Timestamps
(00:00) - Intro
(00:51) - Raven Plume Consulting's Larry Stuart Jr.
(01:56) - Larry's 26 year journey in deathcare
(04:14) - Funeral home operation mistakes
(07:08) - Funeral home marketing mistakes
(14:14) - How crematory operators can improve
(21:26) - Guidelines for owners to be inspection ready
(24:52) - Good ID chain of custody practices
(34:25) - Finding a crematory space and permitting
(40:0)1 - Costs of setting up crematory
(48:35) - Check your ego at the door
(52:43) - Newest funeral trends
(1:03:02) - Cremation Strategies vs Raven Plume
(1:07:07) - What deathcare looks like in 10 years
(1:10:37) - Where to find Larry and Raven Plume Consulting
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