Funeral Home Bookkeeping
The Giersch Group specializes in scalable bookkeeping, accounting and management consulting services for funeral homes, cemeteries and crematoriums. Having an experienced financial professional at your service not only relieves you of the hassle and stress of keeping the books, it gives you a clearer picture of your firm’s financial health and helps you develop a plan for the future.
Take advantage of a free 30-minute consultation with the Giersch Group to learn more about how we can help your funeral home. For your convenience, consultations can be held online, or at our Milwaukee, Brookfield, or Madison offices. Our services are 100% virtual and available nationwide.
Accounting Services for Businesses in the Funeral Industry
The death care industry faces many challenges, including rising operating costs, more competition and increased numbers of people making preneed arrangements. We work with funeral directors across the nation to provide clear, accurate monthly financials.
We take the burden of day-to-day accounting tasks, tax compliance and payroll off your shoulders so you can focus on supporting the families relying on you to see them through a difficult transition. Our family-owned bookkeeping and consulting firm is ready to support your funeral home with customized services and personal attention focused on improved financial results.
Certified QuickBooks™ ProAdvisor for Funeral Homes & Cemeteries
As a certified QuickBooks™ Online ProAdvisor, we can train your staff in QuickBooks™ so you can use your financial statements to improve your business operations at half the retail cost of the software. Our QuickBooks Services include:
- QuickBooks™ installation & setup as a standalone service
- Reviewing your books for accuracy
- Organizing your books and fixing any mistakes
- Training on how to view & interpret your financial statements
- Training on QuickBooks™ advanced features
- Ongoing support for QuickBooks™ programs (payroll, accounts receivable, accounts payable, job costing, customized reporting and inventory tracking)
- Complete bookkeeping support and regular reporting in full accrual accounting
Understanding Your Financials
At Giersch Group, we ensure you not only have timely, accurate financial reports, but help you to understand your current and long-term financial picture. We pride ourselves on our hands-on approach to all of our clients, being available to answer any questions you may have about your financials.
Our Services for the Funeral Industry
We offer more than just bookkeeping services for funeral homes, cemeteries and crematoriums in Wisconsin. In fact, all of our services are available online nationwide.
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Frequently Asked Questions:
Why is accounting important in the funeral home industry?
Bookkeeping is the most important aspect of the longevity of funeral homes. Precise data on the economic and financial reality of a funeral home business help anticipate future events and how to navigate them. Giersch Group's free consultation will evaluate which services best suit your business.
What are the top five accounting mistakes funeral homes make?
The top five mistakes funeral home businesses make are choosing the wrong business entity, cash and accrual errors, price inaccuracies, real estate errors and inaccurate charting in accounts. Giersch Group services take the burden off day-to-day accounting tasks, tax compliance and payroll tasks to get your business on the right track.
Can I select which services I need help with?
Yes. Our accounting professionals are here to help in whatever capacity you need. We offer interim, part-time or fully outsourced bookkeeping services.
