FDL Podcasts

Episode 33: Becoming a funeral home owner with Amanda Shropshire

Written by Hillary Brooks | Sep 10, 2026, 3:38:55 PM

What does it take to become a first-time funeral home owner with no blueprint to follow?

 

The short answer: vision, resilience, and a commitment to families.

 

Host Paul Lovelace welcomes Amanda Shropshire to hear how she built her first funeral home from the ground up. Amanda talks about her journey into being a funeral director and funeral home owner and shares the lessons she learned along the way.

 

You’ll also hear her tips on personalized services, funeral home marketing, and asking for help.

 

Tune into this episode for honest insights on ownership, community involvement, and service that you can use in your funeral home!

 

About Amanda Shropshire:

Amanda Shropshire is the Owner and Funeral Director at Kermit Funeral Home. She also serves as the President of the West Texas Funeral Directors Association. In 2021, Amanda received the Young Funeral Director of the Year award

 

Learn more about Kermit Funeral Home here!

 

About the podcast:

It’s no secret that being a funeral professional is more challenging than ever. Between meeting families' changing needs and navigating the ever-evolving landscape of funeral service, you need proven strategies you can rely on to grow your business. Join us as we share insights and solutions on how you can improve your care for families and increase your market share. Whether you're pursuing growth, aiming to reduce stress, or striving to stay on top of industry trends, The Director's Playbook offers the tools to help you thrive.

 

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