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Erin Whitaker explains how the synergies between funeral service and hospice are stronger than their differences and why we must work together to form a new business relationship for the benefit of the families we both serve. Bridging the Gap – The Director – February 2015 EW

Aftercare and outreach are essentially the same. If you wanted to have a balloon send-off with children who write notes, tie it to the bottom of a helium balloon and release it into the sky, that’s an aftercare event. When you have a program that honors veterans as a group, it is an outreach program. Both programs give you an opportunity to demonstrate to your community that you are the most knowledgeable person in this community on death, dying, grieving and surviving. Aftercare, Outreach and Preneed – The Next Frontiers – CFN – January 2015

The Academy of Professional Funeral Service Practice has gone through its own new beginning with a new management team. In part, the Academy chose to make the change, and in part, change was thrust upon it due to common life changes. Funeral service is going through these normal life changes. Yet funeral service is adapting to change with far less tolerance. In this article, I hope to give funeral service the words to accept change. New Beginnings for an Old Profession – The Compass Winter 2015

There is one think you can do to increase case count, revenue per call, preneeds written, and reduce receivables.  It takes commitment. Try it and see the increased appreciation of your families, community and staff. Aftercare & Outreach Completing the Service – Independent Article Winter 2015  

Read the latest issue of The Foresight Companies Accounting Newsletter to see why in 2015 we encourage you to think accrual.  Start by resolving to record all casket sales on the accrual basis.  This works best for management purposes and it will level out your profit! Accounting Newsletter January 2015