What is Metro First Call?
Established in 2013, Metro First Call operates as a specialized service provider for funeral homes, medical colleges, and medical examiners. The firm provides a comprehensive suite of mortuary services, including first call removals, embalming, cremation, alkaline hydrolysis, and refrigeration. By leveraging a team of licensed morticians and state-of-the-art facilities, the company addresses the logistical complexities inherent in death care management. Their business model is designed to alleviate operational burdens for institutional clients, allowing funeral directors to focus on family support while Metro First Call manages the technical and regulatory requirements of the process. This focus on high-touch, professional service has established the company as a reliable partner in the regional death care ecosystem.
How much funding has Metro First Call raised?
Metro First Call has raised a total of $150K across 1 funding round:
Debt
$150K
Debt (2020): $150K with participation from PPP
Key Investors in Metro First Call
PPP
Public-Private Partnership
What's next for Metro First Call?
With the recent influx of capital, Metro First Call is expected to prioritize the scaling of its technical infrastructure and the expansion of its service capacity. The firm is likely to focus on optimizing its logistics network to better serve the growing demand for specialized mortuary services in the Twin Cities area. Furthermore, the investment provides the necessary liquidity to explore advanced technological integrations in cremation and alkaline hydrolysis, potentially setting a new standard for efficiency and environmental compliance in the industry. As the company transitions into this next phase of growth, the focus will remain on maintaining the high standards of professionalism that have defined its reputation since its inception, while simultaneously exploring opportunities to broaden its service reach to additional institutional partners.
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