A business valuation is an important tool for any business owner. It is a baseline reading of the health of your business. It illustrates where you stand compared with industry averages in areas such as expenses, receivables, pricing, and employee management.

The valuation of a cemetery is unlike any other business valuation. Because of its difficulty, very few people understand the process, and many appraisers often take in incorrect approach while trying to find the right way. Some may turn to commercial realtors; however, their job is to value the land, and as we know, a cemetery is not just a piece of land.

At Foresight, we have appraised over 500 cemeteries in the last 20 years. By looking at all aspects of your business, we come to conclusions and examine what adds and what hurts the value of your cemetery.

Our valuation is proven because we are in the marketplace, and we know what the comparable sales are. With all the information that a valuation generates, we can help you make improvements to increase revenue, decrease expenses, improve cash flow and increase your net worth.

• Valuation: Business Valuation in Layman’s Terms - By Dan Isard

If you put into action all that Dan has taught and presented, there is no excuse for not being in complete control of your business.
(Steve Palmer, Westcott Funeral Home ).