“The last hour was worth twice the price.”
Althea Pettigrew
Pettigrew & Sons
Sacramento, California

“Thank you for your outstanding hospitality! We truly enjoyed the conference in Tiburon, and hope to return in the future. It was especially great to be around forward thinkers. Our top ten conference list: 10: Hotel wonderful; 9: Warm, comfortable atmosphere at conference; 8: Meeting with colleagues inspirational; 7: Ideas stimulating; 6: Weather perfect; 5: Setting incredible; 4: Excellent presenters; 3: Spinnakers spectacular; 2: Boat ride unbelievable; 1: Extraordinary host: friendly, warm and generous.”
Michelene Radulovich & Danielle Radulovich
Kozlak-Radulovich Funeral Chapel
Minneapolis, Minnesota

“Sessions were very informative and thought provoking… I came because of the location. I’ll come back because of the program.”
Ilene Teachner
Ira Kaufman Chapel
Southfield, Michigan

“Kudos, many, many kudos to you and your staff for another excellent conference! What I find most interesting is your selection of presenters at these conferences. You do not hesitate to bring in folks that may not always have the same points of view that funeral professionals do and although it may be difficult for the presenters to go among the lions, in a way, they have always risen to the task and made us think!
“We all need to hear other views on topics, for if we only listen to our own, we begin to think that what we think is always and only the correct view to have. While we arrive with varied ideas, and we may not always accept the views presented, we go away energized and thinking! Thank you for the opportunity you afford us in having these forums. My best to you and your staff.”
Donavon Dilworth
Skylawn San Bruno Funeral Home
San Bruno, California

“My first seminar, but not my last. Information was excellent.”
Latasha Company
Long Beach Colonial Mortuary
Long Beach, California

“Thanks for a wonderful experience in Tiburon. It is always great to be with those thinking "outside" the box -- often hard to find. Looking forward to next year.”
Michael Lensing
Lensing Funeral Home
Iowa City, Iowa

“Thought provoking and that's why I came.”
Sal Farenga
Farenga Brothers
Bronx, New York

“I appreciated the exchange of ideas among new friends. Great ways to hit third party sellers head on.”
Eric Butler
Treadway & Wigger
Napa, California

“Appreciated the motivated speakers to get me to my best.”
John Sander
Black-Cooper-Sander
Hollister, California

“Very enjoyable. Stimulating!”
Michael Good
Good Funeral Home
Reamstown, Pennsylvania

“Thank you for putting together a group of people that care about funerals.”
Bryan Anderson
Morrison Funeral Home
St. Helena, California

“I was impressed with the positive tone for the health of independence in our industry through quality programs. Much more than I expected.”
Eric Solter
Los Angeles, California

“I’d like to thank you and say well done on the recent Mortuary Management/Funeral Monitor seminar you hosted in Tiburon. The presenters were all great, as usual, as were all the amenities - including, and most importantly, all the attendees.
“All of the conversation and exchange of ideas that are stimulated by the presenters is, in my humble opinion, what makes these conferences so successful. Everyone learns something - what to do - what not to do - or how to do it - from those who have practical experience.
“Again, many thanks to you and your staff for an excellent effort and I look forward to the next one.”
Donavan James Dilworth

“Good group discussions.”
Kevin Waterston
Cremation Society of Minnesota
Minneapolis, Minnesota

“I liked the encouragement of participants to socialize — good exchange of information and networking.”
Steve Palmer
Westcott Funeral Home
Cottonwood, Arizona

“More than I had hoped.”
Tim Kurtz
Victor Valley Mortuary
Victorville, California

“Programs were very good and well presented. Interesting and important topics.”
Robert Frey
Frey Funeral Home
Wickenberg, Arizona

“…I enjoyed the presentation as well as having the opportunity to meet with independent owners to learn what needs and expectations they have… The location, food, facilities, etc., were excellent!”
Jerry Norman
Prairie States Life Insurance Company
Monroe, Washington

“It was a great conference Ron! …All in all, I found the program well rounded and informative and look forward to another opportunity to get together…”
Tom Crean
Kearney Funeral Directors
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

“This seminar was well worthwhile due to the 'hands on' programs that were offered… Your support to independents is appreciated and much needed.”
Steven Palmer
Hillview Chapels
Newman, California

“Thanks for all your work in putting the seminar together.”
Erin Phelps
Omega Cremation & Burial Service
Portland, Oregon

“…It was better than I ever imagined. Your presenters were outstanding and the participants went out of their way to make me feel welcome.”
Russ Weeks
Weeks Enumclaw Funeral Chapel
Enumclaw, Washington

“…I found the intimacy of the smaller group beneficial and the topics quite informative…”
Dick Smith
Wyant & Smith Funeral Home
Sunnyvale, California

“Cora and I were most pleased with the excellent group of presenters at the Mortuary Management seminar. The whole program was first class… We look forward to future seminars…”
Paul & Cora Messinger
Messinger Mortuaries
Scottsdale, Arizona

“Thank you, thank you, thank you… Jaeger and I had an enjoyable time…”
Nick Jones
Miller Jones Mortuary
Hemet, California

“…It was a good meeting in every respect… Hope to see you at future meetings.”
John Amey
Amey Funeral Homes
Austin, Texas

“A quick note to let you know how much I enjoyed the meeting in Palm Springs. I feel it takes group meetings like that to charge one’s batteries, to realized that some things we do are not too bad and that in other areas we can use some improvement.”
Jeffrey Hoffman
Dudley-Hoffman Mortuary
Santa Maria, California

“I had a great time at the seminar. I especially enjoyed the conversation with other funeral guys and your always fine hospitality.”
Wendell Cabot
Cabot & Sons Funeral Home
Pasadena, California

“Enjoyed your Palm Springs meeting ... Keep up the good work.”
Leroy & Lucille Franzen
Dopkins Funeral Chapel
Dinuba, California