It may sound strange but many funeral homes are owned and operated by a corporate entity. Most people do not realize that funeral homes in Boston MA can be owned by a board of investors that have no other relationship with the community or the industry other than investing in a “business”. There are a couple of reasons why when you are making a choice among the funeral homes in Boston MA that you choose a locally owned and operated funeral home.
Personalized Attention
A corporate run business has a different standard of care than a locally owned and operated business, this is true of any business. The problem with corporate owned business is:
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Inflexible services
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Difficult to customize services
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Inflexible pricing
When you are dealing with a corporate owned funeral home it can be very difficult to get services that are not part of the “menu of services”. Many times, if you want custom or personalized service it can involve a lengthy process with a phone call or two to the corporate office to get permission to make changes. Of course, the fact that you never get to meet anyone that is making decisions can also be a roadblock to getting the personalized services that you want.
Pricing is another challenge at corporate funeral homes. The pricing is literally set in stone and trying to work around your budget can be tough.
Locally Owned
Locally owned and operated is ran by decision makers. When you choose a locally owned and operated funeral home, personalized services are not just an option that needs permission, they are what drives the business. Locally owned and operated means more in tune with the community.
Mackinnon Funeral Homes, Inc. offers the personalized locally owned and operated services that are a great comfort during this time.