October 2021

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With a cremation rate of 72 percent, Nevada is a new state for Foundation Partners. “Nevada is the largest cremation market in the country, and Foundation Partners really understands cremation,” said former owner Laura Sussman. “They came to the part- nership knowing what makes us successful and they are ex- cited to continue our work; that made us comfortable from the very beginning.” In June, Foundation Partners completed the purchase of Farley Funeral Homes and Crematory in Venice, FL. “The Farley name has been synonymous with an unwaver- ing commitment to customer service and innovation for 90 years,” Kominsky said. “We continue to be very selective in choosing partners and the Farley team is a great example of the type of industry leaders we are bringing into the Foun- dation Partners family.” Former owners Michelle Farley Williams and her hus- band JohnWilliams are among the most progressive in the funeral business and cited a number of reasons for choos- ing Foundation Partners to advance their family legacy. “We have a team of very bright, innovative young funeral direc- tors who are excited about the changes happening in our business,” Williams said. “We were at a point where we had to make some big investments in order to take our busi- ness to the next level to meet the needs of today’s families. When we considered the progressive nature of our market, the need to expand to handle rising call volumes, regulatory changes and the need to provide the most attractive employ- ee benefit packages, we felt the time was right to pass the torch to new leaders who can deliver what our employees and our communities are looking for. We found that team at Foundation Partners.” Williams has joined the Foundation Partners team as di- rector of cemetery strategy, overseeing cemetery innovation across the company’s entire portfolio. In addition to acquisition growth, Foundation Partners continues to grow organically, working closely with former owners in local markets to expand facilities, create new ser- vice offerings and explore new partnership opportunities. Robertson said he is excited about the company’s future and encourages firms that are not sure about their next steps to call Foundation Partners. “Succession planning can be very stressful and it’s important to be informed about all your options,” said Robertson. “We’re here to serve as a resource for those in the industry looking to re- tire, grow their businesses and expand career opportuni- ties for themselves and their team members.” Foundation Partners Group is one of the industry’s most innovative providers of funeral services. The com- pany owns and operates a network of nearly 170 funeral homes, cremation centers and cemeteries across 22 states. Their organizational structure allows them to embrace and grow the legacies of the local funeral homes we ac- quire while leveraging the economies of scale, deep un- derstanding of technology, and our ShareLife® customer experience-centered approach to deliver truly innovative and compassionate care to the families they serve. Visit www.foundationpartners.com to learn more. Growth at Foundation Partners Group Continued from Page A12 the belief that cremation is the future of deathcare. Today the company leads the industry in both its commitment to cremation, the company has an overall cremation rate of 87 plus percent, and its pace of acquisitions. Robertson said the pandemic accelerated the adoption of new technologies and other changes in the industry that have caused many funeral home operators to reconsider their options for the future. “We can offer these owners the tools and resources they need to do what they do best – nur- turing strong relationships in their communities and deliv- ering superior service to every family they meet,” he said. “As the cremation leader, Foundation Partners holds a unique position in industry; we understand and embrace a new paradigm of funeral home management and are creating the funeral home experience of the future, in which families can plan ser- vices from the comfort of their homes and select from a multitude of new options for celebration, memori- alization and final disposi- tion.” Foundation Partners chief financial officer Tom Kominsky is the chief archi- tect of the company’s corpo- rate development strategy. “The key to our growth is our ability to partner with strong local brands with engaged operating teams,” Kominsky said. “While we look to acquire firms across all customer segments, in 2021 we’re focused on the premier segment, which of- fers families integrated ser- vices and enhanced life cele- brations. Former owners are the lifeblood of the Founda- tion Partners network and we are extremely flexible in accommodating their needs and desires. While some of the owners we’ve worked with in 2021 have retired, many have stayed on as lo- cal community leaders and even explored new career opportunities within Foun- dation Partners.” Recent acquisitions have ranged from small, single- location suburban business- es that help the company build regional density and open new markets, to larger Funeral Supply Store 1-800-392-2936 • www.funeralsupplystore.com FREE COT COVER! Magnum Mortuary Cot $1,595 00 1,000 lb. Capacity Dressing Table $995 00 Elite Mortuary Cot $1,295 00 Scissor Lift $5,595 00 Junkin Mortuary Cot 650 lb. Capacity $1,880 00 FREE COT COVER & FREE SLIDER BOARD