Articles, Publications & Speaking Engagements

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ACMC’s experience and expertise has often been sought out for local and national trade publications such ICCFA Magazine, American Cemetery and American Funeral Director.

Articles & Publications

Larry Anspach has written many articles on buying and selling funeral homes and cemeteries, and he has also been referenced in articles by other authors. Here is a listing of various publications throughout the years:

• Cedar Park is a Place People Go for fun; Also It's a Cemetery
  Wall Street Journal, October 1986
• Using Create a Great Funeral Day to reach out to your community
  ICCFA Magazine, September 2011
• Cemetery Director’s Conference Wrap-Up
  American Cemetery, January 2011
• Business Outlook 2011
  American Cemetery, December 2010
• FREAK Shots: Death and Foreclosure
  New York Times: Freakonomics Blog, May 2009
• How to Read a Balance Sheet
  American Cemetery, January 2004
• Beware of Slip and Fall, by Thomas A. Parmalee
  American Cemetery, November 2007
• Fighting Deed Restrictions:  Never Say Never
  American Cemetery, May 1997
• Independents:  Joining Forces to Compete
  Cemetery Management, November 1995
• When Consolidation Occurs, Jobs are Usually Not Lost
  The Southern Funeral Director, May 1993
• Maintenence Tops CCSC Query List
  American Cemetery, December 1992
• Grave Robbers or Saints: What is the Real Value of Your Cemetery?
  The Flame, Winter 1992
• Succession Planning: Steps to Reach Your Post-Retirement Goals
  American Funeral Director, June 1992
• What is Your Cemetery/Funeral Home Really Worth? A Practical Guide to a Realistic Appraisal
  Cemetery Management, January 1992
• Everything You Wanted to Know About Appraisals, But Were Afraid to Ask
  The Southerner, May/June 1991

Speaking Engagements

• Topic: Cemetery Valuations and How to Increase the Value of Your Cemetery
  Cemetery Directors Conference, November 2010
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• Topic: How to Increase the Value of Your Cemetery
  Cemetery Directors Conference, November 2005
• Topic: Due Diligence and Evaluating Your Property
  ICFA Fall Management Conference, 1998

ICCFA Government & Legal Affairs

• ICCFA Magazine, August-September 2010
• 2009 Government & Legal Affairs Committee Meeting with Congress
  ICCFA.com – Ed Horn's Blog, October 2009
• ICCFA Magazine, August-September 2008
• ICFA Magazine, 2006