The Value Case for Funeral Homes and Death Care Stocks

In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore why funeral homes and death care services represent a unique value investing opportunity in 2026. With the Federal Reserve holding rates flat and the S&P 500 down 2.8% over the past five days, defensive sectors are back in focus. Lucas breaks down the economics of companies like Service Corporation International (SCI) and Carriage Services, explaining how their predictable cash flows, high barriers to entry, and inflation-protected pricing make them classic Buffett-style moat stocks. They discuss the demographic tailwind from an aging US population, the fragmented industry structure that allows consolidators to buy small operators at low multiples, and how the flat rate environment makes these steady earners more attractive. The conversation also touches on the emotional barrier that keeps many investors away from this sector, and why that creates opportunity for disciplined value investors. #ValueInvesting #DeathCareStocks #FuneralHomes #ServiceCorporationInternational #CarriageServices #DefensiveStocks #Moats #Demographics #AgingPopulation #FlatRateEnvironment #CashFlow #IndustryConsolidation #SCIGlobal #LongTermInvesting #Finance #InvestingPodcast #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo