When a regional funeral home operator decides to grow, the ripple effects are felt in the small towns where families have trusted the same local names for generations. That’s the backdrop for Landmark Funeral Group’s latest move, a partnership that brings nine community-rooted funeral homes under its umbrella while keeping the people who built them in charge.
TOLEDO, OH, UNITED STATES, October 22, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — Landmark Funeral Group (“Landmark”) has announced a new partnership with Funeral Excellence Group, marking its entry into both Kentucky and Indiana. The deal adds nine locally owned and operated locations to Landmark’s network—five in Kentucky and four in Indiana—with existing local leadership and teams staying in place to continue running day-to-day operations and serving their communities.
Funeral Excellence Group was founded in 2023 by John Horan and is led by Luke Densow, a funeral service veteran with more than two decades of experience. Densow will remain with Landmark as a key member of the Executive Leadership Team, where he will focus on Strategic Initiatives, Business Development, and Partnerships.
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The nine Funeral Excellence Group locations now part of the Landmark portfolio are:
- A.F. Crow & Son Funeral Home in Glasgow, KY
- Butler Funeral Home in Edmonton, KY
- Caneyville Funeral Home in Caneyville, KY
- Hartford Funeral Home in Hartford, KY
- Leitchfield Funeral Home in Leitchfield, KY
- Goodwin-Sievers Funeral Homes in Vincennes and Washington, IN
- Huber Funeral Homes in Tell City and Cannelton, IN
“The funeral professionals leading these local businesses have built lasting relationships in their communities,” said Seb D’Appolonia, President and CEO of Landmark Funeral Group. “We respect what they have built and are excited to be partnering with them. Our investment will help them to pursue their growth and expansion plans and enable the established local owner-operators to continue to guide the funeral home operations and provide the exceptional and personalized care their families expect.”
Densow echoed that sentiment, emphasizing the cultural fit between the two organizations. “In Landmark, we found a partner that values our leaders and staff and shares our principles of integrity, respect, kindness and teamwork,” he said. “This partnership gives us more resources to build on what our team has established and thoughtfully expanded.”
About Landmark Funeral Group
Landmark works alongside dedicated funeral professionals who share a commitment to compassionate care, operational excellence, and preserving the legacy of community funeral homes. With advanced technology integrations, strategic resources, and thoughtful investment, Landmark helps independent funeral homes grow and thrive while enabling local teams to continue serving families with the care and trust that define the profession. Learn more at www.landmarkfuneralgroup.com.
Why it matters: This partnership signals a broader trend of consolidation in the funeral service industry, where national operators are increasingly partnering with local firms rather than replacing them. For families in these Kentucky and Indiana communities, the reassurance is that the familiar faces and personalized care they’ve come to rely on will remain, now backed by greater resources and strategic support.
Rick Lacroix
Landmark Funeral Group
rick@lcxstrategies.com
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