April, May & June 2019

Q2 eNewsletter 

     Over the last quarter, FSI and fellow colleagues have been sought out to provide thought leadership on a variety of topics in several industry publications. Here’s a quick look at some of the most recent stories featuring FSI.

Then & Now: How Death Care has Changed & Stayed the Same
 

     With nearly four decades of experience in every aspect of the funeral service profession, including ownership and management of funeral homes and cemeteries, Bill Williams has seen firsthand how dramatically the landscape of deathcare has changed. He was interviewed by ICCFA Magazine to share his perspective on the many strides the deathcare profession has made over the years. Read more by clicking here – and don’t miss the good picture of Bill from the early stages of his career! 

Doing Business Securely in the Cloud: Pie in the Sky, or Proven Practice?
 

     Doing business in the Cloud: if you are not doing it yet, you have definitely heard of it. According to Forbes, it is estimated that more than 83 percent of businesses will be “in the Cloud” by 2020. Some may see it as a “pie in the sky” trend, but it can serve as a major tool for transitioning your funeral home or cemetery into the future securely and successfully. Read more by clicking here.

A Promising New Era for Perpetual Care & Maintenance Trusts
 

     A growing number of perpetual care cemeteries continue to make the change to unitrust, a trust distribution method that transitions the investment goal of the trust to focus on increasing its total value and creating a higher total annual return. For an in-depth look on the unitrust model, Catholic Cemetery Magazine featured FSI to explain why many cemeterians are making the switch. Read more by clicking here.

     Every time FSI is published by industry media, the article is posted on FSItrust.com. Check our ‘Resources’ tab frequently for continuous updates on FSI news and coverage!

Meet Polina Volkova, Senior Software Developer
 
     Polina Volkova started at FSI as an intern in 2008 and later joined as a full-time team member. As a Senior Software Developer, Polina works in the IT Department and maintains multiple databases for FSI clients.
 
     Polina’s favorite aspect of working at FSI is the team environment, as she feels everyone at FSI is regarded as family and has a positive, ready-to-work attitude. She also admires the fact that despite the significant success and growth of the company, FSI has not sacrificed its commitment to quality customer service and its strong internal culture.
 
     Polina believes the most significant achievement FSI has accomplished in recent years is its conversion to the new and exclusive computer system, PRISM, especially since it took less time than estimated to complete. With these advancements in technologies and the continued determination to innovate, FSI has enabled Polina to grow and develop her adaptability and teamwork skills since joining the company. It has allowed her to grow professionally and help the IT department serve clients effectively.
 
     Polina graduated from Florida State University with a master’s degree in computer science. Outside of the office, Polina spends her free time traveling the world with her husband. She has seen many of the national parks across the U.S., and also visited Hawaii, Alaska, Europe, Colombia, and more.