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Ban the Box Status Report Momentum for the policy has grown exponentially, particularly in recent years. There are a total of 17 states representing nearly every region of the country that have adopted the policies: California (2013, 2010) Colorado (2012) Connecticut (2010) Delaware (2014) Georgia (2015) Hawaii (1998) Illinois (2014, 2013) Maryland (2013) Massachusetts (2010) Minnesota (2013, 2009) Nebraska (2014) New Jersey (2014) New Mexico (2010) Ohio (2015) Rhode Island (2013) Vermont (2015) Virginia (2015) Six states have removed the conviction history question on job applications for private employers, which advocates embrace as the next step in the evolution of these policies. Hawaii Illinois Massachusetts Minnesota New Jersey Rhode Island Numerous cities and counties have implemented ban the box practices: Arizona – Tucson California – Alameda County, Berkeley, Carson, Compton, East Palo Alto, Oakland, Pasadena, Richman, San Francisco, Santa Clara […]

As the cremation rate continues to rise, even funeral service providers who have fully embraced cremation face challenges as the industry continues to change. In the world of an over 50% cremation rate, the question of what to do with cremated remains is asked more and more. The Crisis It has long been cited that the Chinese character for “crisis” is also the same character that is used to represent “opportunity.” Whether you read Chinese or not, it is undisputed that businesses that can best adapt to adverse situations are businesses that will prosper and rise above the rest. In our industry, many see cremation as a crisis. However, some also realize that cremation is not a crisis, but instead it is an opportunity. As the cremation rate continues to rise, even funeral service providers who have fully embraced cremation […]

The guy known for The Funeral Commander Blog and Funeral Nation Web Show joins with Dan Isard’s financial and management consulting company.  Dan has hired Jeff Harbeson as Director of Marketing.  “We have conducted a nationwide search to identify the most qualified person to lead our company’s marketing effort into the next generation of funeral home and cemetery owners and managers. I am happy to entrust that responsibility with Jeff Harbeson,” stated Dan.

Phoenix, AZ August 18, 2015: Daniel M. Isard, president of The Foresight Companies, LLC announced today that Christopher L. Farmer, long time industry legal expert,  has joined his company as a financial and business management consultant.

Phoenix, AZ, July 14, 2015:  Daniel M. Isard, MSFS, President of The Foresight Companies, LLC, the nation’s leading financial and management consulting firm serving funeral homes and cemeteries throughout North America, announced today the dates for a new and revolutionary seminar.  “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 operation that speaks a whole different language than any other business including the language of funeral service.  This event is called CEMETERY IMPOSSIBLE!” Dan said.  This is another revolutionary seminar offered by The Foresight Companies, LLC.

For many in funeral service it feels as though our profession is at a crossroads. It is as if you are standing at the intersection of Business Prosperity and Helping Those Who Grieve. With all the changes going on in funeral services, can you travel both roads? The Road to Recovery – Mortuary Management – April 2015 EW

Phoenix, AZ, July 1, 2014 – Today, Daniel M. Isard, MSFS announced that Erin Whitaker, CFSP, CPC has joined the team at his company, The Foresight Companies, LLC.  “Erin Whitaker is a person of many talents and holistic business experience. ”   Click here to read more Erin-Whitaker-Press-Release