February 2019

Page A35 FEBRUARY 2019 FUNERAL HOME & CEMETERY NEWS S ec t i on A 2019-2020 BLACK BOOK Of African American - Multicultural & - International Funeral Home Resource Guide Nation’s Premier Industry “Go To Book” African American Funeral History Edition - Interviews Top 100 Voted Funeral Homes in the Nation - Educational Articles - Living Legends of Funeral Service - Supplier Showcase of Best Industry Products - Top Rated Mortuary Schools and Test Scores Coming soon PHOENIX,AZ— The Foresight Companies, LLC, the na- tion’s leading financial and management consulting firm serving funeral homes and cemeteries throughout North America, has announced the Spring 2019 dates for Ceme- tery Impossible, Funeral Service Financial Boot Camp, and Human Resources Spring Training Seminars. The Foresight Companies continue to provide their exclusive seminars which are unparalleled in the funeral and cemetery profes- sion. Their unique approach to providing solutions for the challenges funeral homes and cemeteries face, offer attendees not just information, but actionable tools for practical use when returning to their respective businesses. News Educational Foresight Announces Spring Boot Camp and Training Seminars Dan Isard Doug Gober Stephanie Ramsey Jeff Harbeson Corie Gabriel The first seminar sched- uled is Cemetery Impossible March 7-8, 2019 in Phoe- nix, AZ. Lead by the presi- dent and founder of The Foresight Companies, Dan Isard, attendees will gain a broader perspective on sub- jects like interment rights, pricing, master plan, and creating inventory. “If you own a cemetery it is not just about mowing, digging, and coloring a map a few times a month. The operation of a cemetery is a holistic op- eration that speaks a whole different language than any other business including the language of funeral service,” says Dan. As a cemetery owner, the Cemetery Impos- sible seminar is a must for improving profitability and marketing for 2019. The premier business sem- inar in the funeral profes- sion is next on the schedule, the Funeral Business Boot Camp March 11-13, 2019 at the Scottsdale Resort at McCormick Ranch in Scott- sdale, AZ. The Foresight Companies team of indus- try experts Dan Isard, Doug Gober, Stephanie Ramsey, Jeff Harbeson, and Corie Gabriel of Roosevelt In- vestments provide partici- pants tools to increase prof- itability as well as enhance operations. Boot Camp par- ticipants have some prep work to do before attend- ing and are monitored for six months after the semi- nar. The Foresight team is proud that every attendee completing boot camp and implementation work has increased their business prof- itability. “I would highly recom- mend the Financial “Boot Camp” for any fellow small business owner and their leadership team. We saw im- mediate results with just a few of the many ‘nuggets’ we brought back home!” says Mark Smith, president of McAlister-Smith Funeral Homes in Charleston, SC. The final seminar in for Spring 2019 is Foresight’s Human Resources Spring Training March 14-15, 2019 in Phoenix, AZ. The leading funeral profession Human Resources expert andThe Foresight Companies own Ramsey along with Isard and Harbeson cover a vast array of important topics. Partici- pants leave this seminar ready to implement (subject to state law) Employee Manuals, Procedure Manuals, Hiring Letters, Firing/Termination Letters, Annual Review Forms, Job De- scriptions, Confidentiality/Non-disclosure letters, consen- sual relationship agreements, and motor vehicle accident re- porting forms. Other important subjects such as harassment and social media policy are presented so attendees are armed with relevant knowledge to manage the business. Don’t miss any of these seminars by registering now at www.theforesightcompanies.com or contact Catherine Bel- liveau at the Foresight office by calling 800-426-0165.