Orlando, FL – Foundation Partners Group (FPG), a leading provider of innovative funeral, cemetery and cremation experiences and products, has announced the acquisition of Cesarz, Charapata & Zinnecker Funeral Home (CCZ) in Waukesha, Wisconsin. The acquisition increases the number of Foundation Partners locations to five in the central Wisconsin region.
“The acquisition of Cesarz, Charapata & Zinnecker offers a wonderful opportunity to expand upon our existing network in central Wisconsin” stated Bob Bukala, President and CEO. “As part of our growth strategy, we look to affiliate with firms that are considered to be trusted friends by the communities in which they serve. Their dedication to high-quality, personalized service has been embraced by their families and communities for many generations. CCZ continues to meet the changing needs of today’s consumer and we are thrilled that the CCZ team has chosen to join the Foundation Partners family.”
Cesarz, Charapata & Zinnecker Funeral Home has provided compassionate care to multiple generations in the Waukesha community since 1897. Operating under the current name since 1993, CCZ has been on Moreland Boulevard for over 55 years and has remained a trusted resource for local families and very active in local civic and community organizations.
“The whole team is very excited to join forces with Foundation Partners Group,” said Ryan Nowatka, owner of Cesarz, Charapata & Zinnecker Funeral Home. “We all look forward to bringing new ideas and services like the ShareLife® multi-sensory experience to our families in the Waukesha area. The whole staff is eager to work with Bob and the rest of the Foundation Partners team to take our operations to the next level.”
“Foundation Partners is committed to partnering with the best independent operators in our profession,” stated Erin Whitaker, Vice President of Business Development at FPG. ” Cesarz, Charapata & Zinnecker has long enjoyed an outstanding reputation in the Waukesha area and consistently delivers the same high standards we strive to achieve every day. We are delighted to welcome the team to Foundation Partners.”
About Foundation Partners Group: Foundation Partners Group (FPG) is a leading provider of innovative funeral, cemetery and cremation experiences and products. As one of the largest privately-owned funeral and cemetery operators, FPG owns and operates funeral homes, cremation centers and cemeteries in 17 states, and is actively seeking to expand its locations throughout the U.S. With headquarters in Orlando, Florida, FPG is committed to revolutionizing the funeral profession through their innovative ShareLife® customer experience-centered approach and harnessing the power of relationship and partnership. For more information, visit the Foundation Partners Group website at www.foundationpartners.com.