Date: Wednesday, May 26th, 2021
Time: 5:45 PM- 6:00 PM Networking Social Time
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM Presentation Webinar
Cost: WCCFA Members - $25 / Non-Members - $45
Register Now to RSVP! - 1 CEU provided!
Presentation
Cremation is on the rise. Everyone believes this is the gamechanger that affects everyone. The truth is that there is more that is affecting deathcare providers than just cremation. Regulations are more rigorous. Family dynamics are changing. Options for disposition are evolving. And, if you haven’t noticed, lawsuits seem to be more common. It seems deathcare is plagued with issues. If you just sit and listen to all the issues you may just give up and run for the hills. But what issues are really at the forefront? Is there anything deathcare can do to triumph over the new challenges?
This presentation provides a look into 5 issues that affecting deathcare and include Virtual Arrangements; Identification Issues; Conflict; Ethics; and Outside Information. (I’ll give you a hint on that last one, we will be talking about alternative disposition and even a little FEMA) Oh - and if you’re scratching your head and still trying to label what ‘deathcare’ includes, it isn’t simply the funeral home or the cemetery, it is all of deathcare providers. More than identifying the issues, this presentation will also outline solutions so you – the provider – are ready and able to face the issues.
This presentation will last 1 hour and educate the audience on trends and changes in the world of deathcare providers and offer simple steps they can implement to help protect them from potential liability.
This presentation will target funeral homes, cemetarians, arrangers, managers, and those individuals who offer and provide funeral, cemetery, and cremation services. Informal lecture with audience participation including questions during lecture, audience sample scenarios, and relevant “hands-on stories”.
Meet Our Presenter
Poul Lemasters, ESQ.
Poul began his career in deathcare more than 20 years ago as a funeral director and embalmer. He quickly recognized that the growing risk and liability in deathcare along with the lack of support and resources for those in this profession made for a deadly combination. So, he decided to go to law school—and he passed!
Today, Poul uses his unique background in both deathcare and law to provide resources and counsel to other deathcare professionals. He gets calls for assistance in risk management, daily operational conflicts, form and contract reviews, valuations, and regulatory matters. Basically, all the exciting issues our profession has to offer. Poul advises several funeral homes, crematory, cemetery, and trade associations across the United States. He also shares his know-how with those in the field by serving as Cremation Coordinator and Advisor for ICCFA's Cremation Education Program.
You're always welcome to call Poul to learn about proactive prevention for your business, or for some reactive counseling after you get sued.
