May 12, 2021
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Foresight on May 12, 2021In what was undeniably the most transformative time in generations, The Foresight Companies conducted a study of consumers to put empirical data behind the speculative trends about how COVID-19 will impact the funeral and cemetery profession, both in the short-term and the long-term. None of us could have imagined that almost one year after debuting this groundbreaking study, we would still be faced with the challenges of the pandemic. In 2021, the consumers were still talking, and we were listening! Our follow-up 2021 Funeral and Cemetery Consumer Behavior Study not only builds upon many of the key insights that we shared in 2020, but it also delivers new and fascinating findings into the mind of the consumer as we start to move beyond the pandemic. It will also address the opportunities that lie ahead in funeral service including reinstituting consultative […]
May 10, 2021
Published by Foresight on May 10, 2021
Foresight on May 10, 2021New experiences, technologies, and changing expectations have even the oldest Americans embracing non-traditional ways of mourning Phoenix, Arizona – May 10, 2021 – As a result of the global pandemic, consumers have experienced new ways of mourning the loss of their friends and family, and that has permanently changed the way they mourn, this according to The Foresight Companies 2021 Funeral and Cemetery Consumer Behavior Study. Nearly 1/3 (32%) of survey respondents say their attitudes have changed as a result of new experiences, including using new technologies and adopting non-traditional approaches to celebration. The global pandemic has necessitated adoption of new technologies and behaviors to the highly traditional funeral and cemetery business, and the FCCBS survey, now in its second year, continues to show that consumers are re-examining even the most fundamental ways consumers mourn. This includes even those groups […]
January 5, 2021
Published by Foresight on January 5, 2021
Foresight on January 5, 2021Long time industry expert to assume responsibility over the day-to-day operations of expanding company Phoenix, AZ— January 5, 2021 — It has been announced today that The Foresight Companies has appointed Chris Cruger as their new Chief Executive Officer which he will hold alongside the role of Managing Partner. His colleague and close friend, Dan Isard, former Managing Partner will continue as the Founder of the company. “We are very honored to announce that we continue to fulfill our long term plan to be able to provide the highest level of service to our clients and for the next generation by having Chris transition to Managing Partner effective January 1, 2021”, Dan Isard recently announced. “There is no one in this profession with the experience, drive and ethics that Chris has. Chris continues to successfully improve our operational and transactional […]
December 11, 2020
Published by Foresight on December 11, 2020
Foresight on December 11, 2020Pet services can be a great addition to your funeral home offerings, but it must be well-thought out and planned. There are various business models you can use to start a pet business. The most common pet option that funeral homes choose to offer is pet cremation services. There are a multitude of considerations that must be made when beginning any new venture and pet cremation is no different. Our team at The Foresight Companies is well-versed in the financial, legal, operational, and marketing aspects of pet services and can help answer this driving question: Why should you offer pet cremation? We want to help you examine and understand the vast opportunity for implementing pet cremation services in your business model. Watch our webinar on-demand to hear key insights on: The Impact of Cremation on Funeral Business New Competition in […]
November 10, 2020
Published by Foresight on November 10, 2020
Foresight on November 10, 2020Dan Isard, Doug Gober, and Chris Cruger bring on accomplished Accountant to head up their Accounting Services Division. Phoenix, AZ—November 10, 2020 — “After conducting an extensive nationwide search we are pleased to announce we have hired Mark Kwosek as our Director of Accounting”, said Dan Isard Managing Partner of The Foresight Companies.” Mark brings a solid background and depth of experience, providing top level supervision of accounting services and team leadership.” Isard added. Chris Cruger, Chief Operating Officer and partner stated, “Our goal was to identify someone who has the skills and aligned with our vision to bring institutional excellence to our accounting services. We have faith that Mark can accomplish that.” As Director of Accounting Mark will supervise our rapidly growing business segment that provides accounting for the funeral and cemetery professions. He will also oversee the internal […]