Successful advisory for Ahorn Gruppe on the acquisition of Mirbach Bestattungen + Beizel, Odenthal Bestattungen, Trostwerk and Nottebaum-Schütte

Transaction

SGP Corporate Finance advised the Ahorn Group on the acquisition of Mirbach Bestattungen + Beitzel from Langerwehe, Odenthal Bestattungen from Neuss, Trostwerk | andere Bestattungen from Hamburg, and Bestattungen Nottebaum-Schütte from Bochum.

In addition, Ahorn also acquired the funeral homes ANTEA | Müller Bestattungen from Heidenau, Benedict Bestattungen from Munich, and Buchholz Bestattungen from Salzgitter in 2025.

With these acquisitions in various regions of Germany, the Ahorn Group is strengthening its local presence, expanding its service portfolio, and ensuring the long-term survival of established and successful businesses.

By integrating these companies, the Ahorn Group is consistently pursuing its growth strategy and further expanding its position as a reliable partner in the industry.

About Ahorn Gruppe

Ahorn Gruppe, whose roots date back to 1830, has grown through targeted acquisitions to become a nationwide funeral services association with over 100 regional brands, around 300 branches, and over 1,300 employees. As a subsidiary of IDEAL Lebensversicherung a.G., it is now the largest provider of funeral services in Germany and combines tradition with a comprehensive range of services tailored to the needs of local people.

Our contribution

The SGP Corporate Finance team supports the Ahorn Group nationwide as its exclusive M&A advisor.