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Exhibits. 334- South Carolina Morticians Western Pennsylvania FDA cremationassociation.org FDA of Kentucky Midwinter 956-8000. www.alabamafda.org Associaion, Inc. - May 14-17, Convention - Jun 18-21, 2012, Colorado FDA - Aug 22-24, Conference - Feb 07-08, 2012, Assn of Independent Funl Hms [email protected] 2012, Embassy Suites Green- The Ambassador Conference 2012, Ameristar Casino Resort Hyatt Regency Hotel, Lexington, of Virginia Meeting - Mar 22, Alliance of Illinois Cemeteri- ville Golf Resort & Conference Center, Erie, PA. Exhibits. 800- Spa, Black Hawk, CO. Exhibits. KY. 800-866-3211. www.fdaofky. 2012, Richmond Marriott West ans - Jan 19-20, 2012, Jumer’s Center, Greenville, SC. Exhibits. 335-4050. www.wpfda.org 303-791-2336. www.cofda.org com [email protected] Hotel, Glen Allen, VA. 804-643- Casino & Hotel, Rock Island, IL. 803-339-4133. www.scmainc. Western Pennsylvania FDA [email protected] CANA/NFDA Cremation Sym- 0312. www.ifhv.org [email protected] Exhibits. 309-788-6622. www. com [email protected] Convention - Jun 18-21, 2012, New Jersey State FDA - Sep posium Seminar - Feb 08-09, ADEC Meeting - Mar 28-31, aicemeterians.org aic_secretary@ Iowa FDA - May 15-17, 2012, Courtyard by Marriott, Erie, PA. 18-20, 2012, Trump Taj Ma- 2012, The Signature at MGM 2012, Hilton Atlanta, Atlanta, mediacombb.net Iowa State Center & Gate- Exhibits. 800-335-4050. www. hal, Atlantic City, NJ. Exhibits. Grand, Las Vegas, NV. 312-245- GA. 847-509-0403. www.adec. National Concrete Burial Vault way Hotel, Ames, IA. Exhibits. wpfda.org steve@osbornefuner- 800-734-3712. www.njsfda.org 1077. www.cremationassociation. org [email protected] Assn - Jan 23-25, 2012, Hilton 800-982-6561. www.iafda.org alhome.com [email protected] org info@cremationassociation. Selected Independent Funeral Hotel, Las Vegas, NV. Exhibits. [email protected] FDA of Kentucky - Jun 18-20, Selected Independent Funeral org Homes Spring Management 888-886-2282. www.ncbva.org Iowa FDA Convention and 2012, Hyatt Regency Hotel, Homes - Sep 19-22, 2012, Th e Michigan FDA Midwinter Con- Summit - Apr 16-18, 2012, [email protected] Trade Show - May 15-16, 2012, Louisville, KY. Exhibits. 800-866- Westin Copley Place, Boston, ference - Feb 12-19, 2012, RIU Embassy Suites Buckhead, At- Illinois Cemetery & Funl Home Hilton Coliseum, Ames, IA. 3211. www.fdaofky.com info@ MA. Exhibits. 800-323-4219. Guanacaste, Costa Rica, Mexico. lanta, GA. 800-323-4219. www. Assn - Feb 22-23, 2012, Willow- Exhibits. 800-982-6561. fdaofky.com www.selectedfuneralhomes.org 517-349-9565. www.mfda.org selectedfuneralhomes.org info@ [email protected] [email protected] selectedfuneralhomes.org brook Holiday Inn, Willowbrook, North Carolina FDA - May 16- FIAT-IFTA International Con- IL. Exhibits. 866-758-7731. 18, 2012, Grove Park Inn Resort vention - Jun 21-24, 2012, Dub- Catholic Cemetery Confer- MKJ Marketing Seminars - Feb National Funeral Directors & www.icfha.org icfha@hotmail. & Spa, Asheville, NC. Exhibits. lin, Ireland. Exhibits. www.fi at- ence - Sep 25-28, 2012, Gaylord 13-16, 2012 Revitalizing your Morticians Association, Inc. - com 800-616-2332. www.ncfda.org ifta2012.com National Resort & Convention Brand and Niche Marketing, Apr 28 - May 02, 2012, Sheraton Raleigh Hotel, Raleigh, NC. Cemetery Association of Or- [email protected] Southern Cemetery, Cremation Center, Washington, DC. Exhib- Vail Mountain Marriott Resort, 800-434-0958. www.nfdma.com egon Spring Conference - Mar & Funeral Association - Jun its. 888-850-8131. www.catholic- Vail, MO; Mar 07-08, 2012 Massachusetts FDA - Jun 01- [email protected] 15, 2012, Portland Memorial 24-26, 2012, Hyatt Regency, cemeteryconference.org Pricing: How to Price for To- 02, 2012, Ocean Edge Resort, day’s Consumers, the Legal and Mausoleum, Portland, OR. Ex- Brewster, MA. 781-335-2031. Savannah, GA. Exhibits. 251- Professional Grounds Manage- New York State Assoc of Cem- Marketing Issues, Ritz-Carlton eteries Seminar - Apr 30 - May hibits. 503-651-1724. www. www.massfda.org info@massfda. 634-3434. www.sccfa.info sccfa@ ment Society - Oct 24-27, 2012, cemeteryassociationoforegon. bellsouth.net Th e Galt House, Louisville, KY. Hotel, Naples, FL; Mar 18, 2012 01, 2012, Th e Desmond, Albany, org Cremation: Upgrading the Sale com info@cemeteryassociationo- Southern Georgia, South Caro- Exhibits. 410-223-2861. www. NY. 518-783-1134. www.nysac. Louisiana FDA - Jun 03-05, and Considering a Cremation foregon.com lina, North Carolina Cemetery, pgms.org [email protected] com [email protected] 2012, Bourbon Orleans Hotel, Society, Mandalay Bay Resort Cremation & Funeral Asso- PCS International Meet - Jun ICCFA Convention - Mar 19-22, New Orleans, LA. Exhibits. CFSA Fall Conference & Trade and Casino, Las Vegas, NV. 888- ciations Joint Convention - Jun 18-22, 2012, Th e Shores Resort 2012, Mandalay Bay Resort & 225-767-7640. www.lfdaweb. Show - Nov 05-06, 2012, JW MKJ-1566. www.mkjmarketing. 24-26, 2012, Hyatt Regency , & Spa, Daytona Beach, FL. Casino, Las Vegas, NV. Exhibits. org [email protected] Marriott, Indianapolis, IN. Ex- com [email protected] 800-645-7700. www.iccfa.com Savannah, GA. Exhibits. 251- hibits. 847-295-6630. www.cfsaa. 386-255-4704. www.profes- Tennessee Funeral Directors 634-3434. www.scfa.info sccfa@ Indiana FDA Midwinter Con- sionalcarsociety.org fantafuss1@ Catholic Cemeteries of The org [email protected] Association - Jun 03-05, 2012, bellsouth.net ference - Feb 15-16, 2012, JW yahoo.com West - Mar 26-30, 2012, Radis- Embassy Suites Hotel & Confer- Maine FDA - Nov 30 - Dec 01, Marriott, Indianapolis, IN. 800- California FDA - Jun 24-26, New Hampshire & Vermont son Hotel, Fresno, CA. Exhibits. ence Center, Murfreesboro, TN. 2012, Hilton Garden Inn Auburn 458-0746. www.indiana-fda.org 2012, Hyatt Newport Beach Ho- FDA Twin States Meeting - 408-296-4656. www.ccwecare. Exhibits. 615-321-8792. www. Riverwatch, Auburn, ME. Exhib- [email protected] tel, Newport Beach, CA. Exhibits. Jun 19-20, 2012, Ashworth by org [email protected] tnfda.org its. 207-729-9100. www.mefda. 800-255-2332. www.cafda.org Maryland State FDA Midwin- Th e Sea, Hampton Beach, NH. Texas Cemeteries Assoc - Apr org [email protected] Tennessee FDA - Jun 03-05, [email protected] ter Retreat - Feb 17-19, 2012, 877-886-4332. www.nhfda.org 15-17, 2012, Grand Hyatt Hotel, 2012, Embassy Suites, Murfrees- Clarion Resort, Ocean City, MD. Virginia FDA - Jun 24-26, 2012, [email protected] San Antonio, TX. Exhibits. 817- boro, TN. Exhibits. 800-537- 888-459-9693. www.msfda.net The Cavalier Hotel, Virginia Th e Assoc for Gravestone Stud- 339-8210. www.txca.us pdoug- 1599. www.tnfda.org MEETINGS/SEMINARS [email protected] [email protected] Beach, VA. Exhibits. 804-264- ies Conference - Jun 19-24, Missouri Funl Directors & 0505. www.vfda.net lwhittaker@ New Hampshire FDA Meeting Mississippi FDA Midwinter 2012, Monmouth University, North Dakota Funeral Directors Embalmers Assn - Jun 05-06, vfda.net - Jan 14, 2012, Church Landing, Educational Seminar - Feb 19- West Long Branch, NJ. 413-772- Assn 107th Convention - Apr 2012, St. Charles Convention 0836. www.gravestonestudies.org New England Cemetery Associa- Meredith, NH. 877-886-4332. 20, 2012, Pearl River Resort, West 16-18, 2012, Ramada Plaza Suites Center & Embassy Suites Hotel www.nhfda.org nhfda1@gmail. Philadelphia, MS. 888-759-6332. [email protected] Hotel & Convention Center, tion Annual Conference - Jun & Spa, St. Charles, MO. Exhib- com www.mississippifuneraldirectors. American Bio-Recovery As- Fargo, ND. Exhibits. 701-360- 25, 2012, Attitash Grand Summit its. 573-635-1661. www.mofu- com [email protected] sociation Meeting - Aug 20-22, 3118. www.ndfda.org thenrik- Hotel, Bartlett, NH. www.new- The Academy Training Dates neral.org [email protected] MBNA & CMA/PNMBA Joint 2012, Sandusky Kalahari Resort, [email protected] englandcemetery.org kccody@ - Jan 24-25, 2012 Continuing Arizona Funeral Cemetery mtcalvarycem.org Care for the Advance Funeral Annual Meeting - Feb 24-26, Sandusky, OH. 888-979-2272. Oklahoma FDA - Apr 16-18, www.americanbiorecovery.org & Cremation Assn - Jun 06- Virginia Cemetery Associa- Planner or Aftercare Specialist; Jan 2012, Bahia Resort & Hotel, San 2012, Embassy Suites, Norman, 08, 2012, Scottsdale Plaza Re- 31 - Feb 03, 2012 Advance Funeral Diego,CA. 800-233-4472. www. [email protected] OK. Exhibits. 405-843-0730. tion - Jun 28 - Jul 01, 2012, sort, Scottsdale, AZ. Exhibits. Planning; Feb 14-15, 2012 Green monumentbuilders.org info@mon- New York State FDA Fall Lead- www.okfda.com ofda@wavelinx. Th e Homestead Resort & Spa, 480-649-1144. www.azfda.org Leads/Referrals; Mar 20-23, 2012 umentbuilders.org ership Meeting - Sep 19-21, net Hot Springs, VA. Exhibits. 804- [email protected] 675-7502. www.virginiacem- Advance Funeral Planning, Michi- Strategic Planning for Funeral 2012, Mirror Lake Inn, Lake Utah FDA - Apr 18-19, 2012, Independent Funeral Direc- eteryassociation.org dimunn@ gan; Apr 17-18, 2012 Continuing Service Professionals Seminar Placid, NY. 800-291-2629. www. Salt Lake City Marriott Down- tors of Florida - Jun 06-09, asscmgmt.com Care for the Advance Funeral - Mar 05-06, 2012, Dallas, TX. nysfda.org [email protected] town, Salt Lake City, UT. Exhib- 2012, Omni Orlando Resort at Planner or Aftercare Specialist; 855-928-8363. California Assn of Public Ceme- its. 801-467-9661. www.ufda.org Association of California Cre- Apr 24-25, 2012 Funding Skills ChampionsGate, Orlando, FL. Casket & Funeral Supply Assoc teries - Oct 12-13, 2012, Embas- [email protected] mationists Meeting - Jul 10, for Advance Funeral Planning; Exhibits. 850-222-0198. www. Winter Seminar - Mar 08-10, sy Suites Resort & Hotel, South 2012, Hilton Sacramento Arden May 15-18, 2012 Advance Fu- International Order of The ifdf.org [email protected] 2012, Omni La Mansion del Rio, Lake Tahoe, CA. 760-746-0662. West, Sacramento, CA. Exhib- neral Planning; Jul 17-20, 2012 Golden Rule - Apr 19-22, 2012, San Antonio, TX. 847-295-6630. www.capc.info publiccemeteries@ South Carolina FDA Summer its. 562-596-0464. www.ac- Advance Funeral Planning; Aug Renaissance Arlington Capital www.cfsaa.org [email protected] aol.com Convention - Jun 10-12, 2012, cinfo.org [email protected] 07-08, 2012 Community Presen- View Hotel, Arlington, VA. Ex- Myrtle Beach Marriott Resort, hibits. 800-637-8030. www.ogr. Florida Cemetery Cremation tation; Sep 18-21, 2012 Advance Myrtle Beach, SC. 800-445- & Funeral Assn - Jul 19-22, org [email protected] Funeral Planning; Sep 25, 2012 3427. www.scfda.org scfda@ 2012, Sawgrass Marriott Re- Great Ideas Workshop; Oct 02-03, Nebraska FDA - Apr 23-25, aol.com sort, Ponte Vedra Beach, FL. 2012 Green Leads/Referrals; Oct 2012, Lincoln Embassy Suites, Texas FDA - Jun 10-15, 2012, Exhibits. 800-226-3332. www. 16-17, 2012 Continuing Care for If you have a Lincoln, NE. Exhibits. 402-423- Omni Bayfront Hotel, Corpus thefccfa.com leighann@executi- the Advance Funeral Planner or 8900. www.nefda.org staff@ Christi, TX. Exhibits. 800-460- veoffi ce.org Aftercare Specialist; Nov 06-07, nefda.org Convention, Meeting or 8332. www.tfda.com admin@ Assn of Independent Funl 2012 Funding Skills for Advance Ohio FDA - Apr 24-26, 2012, tfda.com Hms of Virginia - Jul 20-22, Funeral Planning; Nov 13-16, Hyatt Regency Hotel, Columbus, Illinois FDA - Jun 10-13, 2012, 2012, Hilton Virginia Beach 2012 Advance Funeral Planning, Seminar you would like OH. Exhibits. 800-589-6332. Renaissance Schaumburg Con- Oceanfront, Virginia Beach, VA. The Academy Training Center, www.ofdaonline.org diana@ofda- vention Center Hotel, Scha- Exhibits. 804-643-0312. www. Franklin, OH. 800-331-6270. to see listed here, online.org umburg, IL. Exhibits. 217- ifhv.org [email protected] www.theoutlookgroup.com Ohio FDA Annual Convention 525-2000. www.ifda.org info@ Associated Cemeteries of Mis- ICCFA Wide World of Sales - Jan and Exhibition - Apr 24-26, ifda.org souri - Jul 20-21, 2012, The 18-20, 2012, Bally’s/Paris Las Vegas send information to: 2012, Hyatt Regency and Colum- Pennsylvania FDA Covention Resort, Lake of Th e Ozark, MO. Hotel, Las Vegas, NV. 800-645- bus Convention Center, Down- & Expo - Jun 11-14, 2012, Exhibits. 314-863-3011. 7700. www.iccfa.com town Columbus, OH. Exhibits. Holiday Inn Harrisburg/Her- Oregon FDA & CAO - Jul 23- Selected Independent Funeral Kansas Funl Dirs & Emblamers shey , Grantville, PA. Exhibits. 25, 2012, Seaside Convention Homes NextGen Seminar - Jan Assn - May 06-09, 2012, Capital 800-692-6068. www.pfda.org Center & Shilo Hotel, Seaside, 22-26, 2012, Hilton Los Cabos Plaza Hotel, Topeka, KS. Exhib- [email protected] OR. Exhibits. 800-304-5095. Beach & Golf Resort, Los Cabos, its. 785-232-7789. www.ksfda. West Virginia FDA - Jun 13- www.ofda.org [email protected] Baja California, Mexico. org [email protected] 15, 2012, Hollywood Casino Cemetery Association of Ten- The New England Cemetery South Dakota Funl Dirs Assoc at Charles Town Races, Charles nessee - Jul 29-31, 2012, Mail Association Mid Winter Retreat - May 10-11, 2012, Best Western Town, WV. Exhibits. 855-345- Stay Inn and Suites, Pigeon - Jan 28-30, 2012, Hilton Hotel, FUNERAL HOME & Ramkota Hotel & Watertown 4711. www.wvfda.org kimesrob@ Forge, TN. Exhibits. 615-714- Mystic, CT. www.newenglandcem- Event Center, Watertown, SD. yahoo.com 9605. www.cemeterytn.com etery.org kccody@mtcalvarycem. CEMETERY NEWS Exhibits. 605-246-9466. www. Virginia Morticians Association [email protected] org sdfda.org [email protected] Inc - Jun 16-19, 2012, Sheraton National Funeral Directors & South Carolina Cemetery & FDA Minnesota FDA - May 14-16, Virginia Beach Oceanfront Hotel, Morticians Association, Inc. - Annual Winter Workshop - Feb PO Box 5159, Youngstown, OH 44514 2012, Embassy Suites, Brooklyn Virginia Beach, VA. Exhibits. Aug 04-09, 2012, Th e Mirage 06-08, 2012, Hilton Columbia Fax 1-800-321-9040 Center, MN. Exhibits. 855- 804-469-9544. www.virginiam- Hotel, Las Vegas, NV. Exhibits. Center, Columbia, SC. 803-419- E-mail [email protected] 416-0124. www.mnfuneral.org orticiansassociation.org vmainc@ 800-434-0958. www.nfdma. 0768. www.sccemeteryassociation. [email protected] msn.com com [email protected] com [email protected] JANUARY 2012 FUNERAL HOME & CEMETERY NEWS Section B Page B3

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The glossy Aurora also “made an ories® (MeM), a progressive magazine, the Aurora Re- impression” at the Na- memory archiving and pub- port, features news and tional Funeral Directors lishing company, are bring- information regarding the Association’s 2011 Inter- ing innovation to the death- people, products and ser- national Convention & care industry. vices offered by the lead- Expo as the organization recognized the funeral Customers now have ac- To see a demonstration of Aurora’s Booth at the 2011 NFDA Convention ing funeral services pro- cess to MeM’s patented QR MeM’s mobile technology, vider. service supplier as hav- scan this QR code using a Less than eighteen per- ing the best booth that code and mobile technol- Smartphone QR code reader ogy on Bass-Mollett’s com- cent out of thousands of was more than 400 square feet, a distinction deter- plete line of stationery products, keepsakes and urns, revo- award entries from agen- mined by attendees who lutionizing how funeral professionals connect families to cies, businesses and orga- judged booths based on their loved ones’ online memorials. nizations internationally categories such as creativ- Th rough this strategic alliance, funeral homes off ering earned a Gold MarCom ity, design, friendliness, Bass-Mollett stationery and keepsakes can now feature a Award. The awards rec- giveaways and overall ap- MeM-patented QR code that will take family and friends ognize outstanding cre- pearance. The company of the deceased to a customized mobile site. On the site ative achievement by mar- encouraged those in the they’ll fi nd the obituary, personal memories and stories, keting and communica- industry to “make an im- photos, texting and voice messaging capabilities for the tion professionals. There pression,” particularly in family, and can even access directions to the service and were more than 6,000 relation to its debut of cemetery through GPS mapping. QR codes may also be entries from throughout Advisor, an online plat- placed on Bass-Mollett urns, enabling mausoleum visitors the United States, Cana- form designed to foster to learn more about the lives of those at rest for years to da and several other coun- better communication come. tries in the 2011 competi- with families and internal “MeM is leading the way in how we share our loved tion. employees. ones’ stories and keep their memories alive. Th is mobile “While we are proud Founded in 1890, Au- technology will redefi ne the way funeral homes connect to receive this recogni- rora is the largest fami- and provide value to the families they serve,” said John tion what has been even ly-owned funeral service Flowers, president and CEO of Bass-Mollett. “Families more exciting is having a supplier. Aurora caskets today want to access and share their loved ones’ memorials means of uncovering and are proudly made in the anytime and anywhere. We’re thrilled to now off er MeM sharing the stories of the United States and Cana- technology and help funeral professionals innovate and people of our company,” da. For more information differentiate through the services they provide.” Q R director of creative mar- about Aurora products code scanning has increased dramatically. According to a keting, Marty Strohofer and services, visit www. report by Scanlife, Q3 2011 had 427,994 mobile scans, said. “The Aurora Report The Aurora Report auroracasket.com. a fi ve hundred and twenty fi ve percent increase since Q3 has been incredibly effec- 2010 (65,591 mobile scans). “We’re thrilled to be able to provide our patented tech- nology on Bass-Mollett’s high-quality products. Our turn- key, customizable solution for funeral directors, cemetery owners, monument builders and other service providers Greeting Express Partners with ASD to Offer allow Bass-Mollett to deliver a unique service that gives lasting value to their customers,” said Scott Mindrum, Directors Exclusive Discounts on Life Photo Books president and CEO of MeM. DURHAM,NC pany began off ering the Life Book swering Service for Directors’ has been MeM’s one-stop-shop approach provides the deathcare — Greeting Express Program to funeral professionals after providing professional and compas- and memorial industries with a full array of online and recently joined ASD - Answering DeMarco lost his father in late 2010. sionate call support to funeral homes offl ine products designed with their customers in mind. Service for Directors’ Rewards Part- “My goal was to create a product of since 1972. Greeting Express joins Unlike other services, once data is collected from family nership Program to provide funeral superior quality that would be a highly ASD’s Rewards Partnership Program, members and entered into the MeM system, service pro- professionals with savings on the com- valued tangible keepsake while inex- which brings exclusive benefi ts to fu- viders can create a wide array of personalized keepsake pany’s unique line of custom photo pensive at the same time,” DeMarco neral professionals who require ser- items, including professionally printed story books, sta- books. As an ASD Rewards Partner, said. vices or products from one of ASD’s tionery items, tribute movies and web pages which may be Greeting Express will off er ASD cli- Families can customize their loved highly regarded Rewards Partners. preserved indefi nitely and updated continually over time. ents exclusive discounts on the com- one’s Life Photo Books with the pho- “We feel extremely honored to be a Established in 1951, Bass-Mollett Publishers, Inc. is cele- pany’s Life Book Program licensing tos, captions, font, and style of their part of an exclusive group with such brating its 60th year of supplying the funeral industry. Now fee, which provide families with a choosing and include funeral items an amazing and reputable company,” in its 4th generation of family ownership, Bass-Mollett will distinct and lasting memorial of their such as an obituary or mass card. Th e DeMarco said. continue to proudly and consistently serve the funeral in- departed loved one. fi nal product is a stunning, enduring For more information, visit www. dustry for decades to come. As a leading printer of hard cover memorial that families will appreciate greetingsexpress.com/lifeprogram, call Established in 1995 in Cincinnati, OH, Making Everlast- photo books, Greeting Express spe- for years to come and funeral attend- 919-695-4000, or e-mail info@greet- ing Memories (MeM) is a progressive memory archiving cializes in high-quality personalized ees will never forget. ingexpress.com. To learn more about the and publishing company that utilizes the latest technolo- products that commemorate signifi - Working with twenty fi ve percent of ASD Rewards Program visit http://www. gies to publish and preserve the life stories of its custom- cant life events. Led by Anthony De- the nation’s funeral homes, ASD – An- myasd.com or call 1-800-868-9950. ers. MeM is accessible via www.mem.com. Marco, Director of Sales, the com-

Rookwood Pottery Co. Revives Historic Line through Product Agreement with Aurora Casket Company CINCINNATI,OH— Th e Rookwood Pottery Co., historic Th e timing of the partnership with Aurora is important as Jones, President of Meierjohan-Wengler, an Aurora subsid- maker of the one-of-a-kind, hand-crafted architectural tile and demands for cremations continues to rise, with an estimated iary which produces and distributes cremation urns. art pottery, is partnering with the largest family-owned sup- 44.4 percent of the population expected to choose crema- “We’re really honored that Rookwood chose us as a partner,” plier in funeral service, Aurora Casket Company, to make an tion by 2015, according to the Cremation Association of North Jones said. “Part of Aurora’s mission is to help bring an hon- exclusive line of cremation urns. America. Th at compares with 34.3 percent of the population orable closure to every life. Rookwood, because of its beauty Th e deal marks Rookwood’s return to the funeral indus- in 2007. and uniqueness, will help us take a step toward our mission. try, where familial connections and legacies carry notable sig- Chip DeMois, CEO of Rookwood, said the company de- Th at is important to a family-run company.” nifi cance. In the 1940s, when World War II caused a severe cided to bring back its urns after recognizing this trend. “In “Aurora, through Steve Jones, has demonstrated a true respect shortage of metals in the United States, Rookwood produced our research we fi nd that most urns come from overseas and and appreciation for the quality that Rookwood represents,” ceramic urns to meet demands. In fact, one of the designs in they are not ceramic,” DeMois said. “Aurora gives Rookwood DeMois said. “Likewise, the brand integrity and quality of the the Aurora line is a modernized version of a 1940s classic. a chance to revive American-made, ceramic urns. A Rookwood Aurora name ensures us the best opportunity to off er our urns Under the agreement, Aurora commissioned Rookwood to urn represents the fi nest in American ceramics and is one of throughout the country,” says DeMois. create a line of eight urns, comprising two designs in four col- the new business cornerstones of Rookwood’s current revival In addition to the line of urns available through Aurora Cas- ors. Rookwood’s artisans will produce the urns, which will bear as the leader in architectural tile and art pottery.” ket, Rookwood is off ering customized, hand-painted urns the Rookwood logo and time stamp, at its Over-the-Rhine Aurora Casket has prominently featured the urns in its recent through Rookwood. For more information about either com- facility in Cincinnati. Th e urns are only available through li- cremation products catalog. Th e products are now available to pany, please visit www.rookwood.com or www.auroracasket. censed funeral homes. the thousands of funeral homes that Aurora serves, said Steve com. JANUARY 2012 FUNERAL HOME & CEMETERY NEWS Section B Page B7 Funeral Source One adds Funeral Directors’ Answering Service holds Open Cremation Urns House HUNTINGTON,WV— Fu- neral Directors’ Answer- ing Service held an open house this past November to celebrate their move into a suite of larger offi ces. Th e move comes at a time when Funeral Directors’ Answer- ing Service is expanding its workforce and its line of ser- vices. Owner, Dustin Cre- means is understandably excited about the changes that are afoot at the answer- ing service. According to Cremeans, “adding services FALL BRANCH,TN— Funeral Source One (FS1) has such as our Spanish-speak- announced the addition of 35 cremation urns to their ing operators and an up- Funeral Directors’ Answering Service Staff line of merchandise available at www.funeralsourceone. dated, integrated website is com. The entire line is available for same day shipping a sign that we are growing, which not portance and sensitive nature of every cess. According to Cremeans, “We un- including engraving and customization. More items di- many businesses can say in this eco- call that comes into a funeral home and derstand that every time we answer the rectly related to cremation and memorialization will be nomic climate.” his staff receives extensive training be- phone we are representing the reputa- added throughout 2012. Cremeans opened Funeral Directors’ fore they ever answer a phone. Train- tion of our customers and we strive to FS1 stocks thousands of items to help effectively start Answering Service in 2008, after four ing includes coursework on the funeral treat all callers exactly as a director or or run a funeral home, embalming service, crematory years of direct experience in the funer- industry and funeral-specifi c terminol- owner would themselves. At the same or cemetery. The FS1 line of embalming tables, church al home industry and six years in the ogy, the software systems utilized by time we recognize the personal side of trucks and dressing tables was met with great success answering service industry. His unique Funeral Directors’ Answering Service, our business. I make myself available at conventions across the country in 2011. insight into both industries is what led and proper protocols for death calls 24/7 to meet the needs of my clients Founded in 2009 by industry professional, 24 year him to open an answering service that and other important circumstances. and we foster personal relationships old, T.R. Ward, while in mortuary school, FS1is one focused solely on the funeral indus- Starting with a handful of clients in with all of our clients. It is these rela- of the fastest growing funeral supply and equipment try. While most of their customers are the Huntington, WV area, Funeral Di- tionships that keep the lines of com- companies in North America. Phones are answered 24 funeral homes they also provide service rectors’ Answering Service has steadily munication open and allow us to seek hours a day at 1-888-792- 9315. For more informa- for trade services, livery services, vault expanded and now serves funeral-relat- ways to constantly improve our level tion mail your correspondence to Funeral Source One, companies, crematories and other fu- ed businesses from coast to coast. Fo- of service.” For more information, vis- PO Box 26, Fall Branch, TN 37656, visit www.funer- neral-related companies and organiza- cusing on professional, yet personal, it www.directorsanswering.net or call alsourceone.com, or email [email protected]. tions. Cremeans understands the im- service seems to be the key to their suc- 877- 452-3857.

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Matt brings with him several years of customer ago with Casket Shells Inc. of Ey- 1996 as Th acker’s distribution man- service experience that will help sustain and build upon non, PA. Bob serves Th acker’s valued ager for the New York and New Jer- the Messenger mission to customers in Metropolitan New York, sey Metropolitan market managing serve the needs of its cus- New Jersey, Westchester County, and the busy Hackensack Center. Late in tomers. Matt is a graduate Eastern Pennsylvania. 2009, Larry accepted a new and chal- of Taylor University with a In presenting Bob with the coveted lenging role. Larry became an outside B.S. in Management Sys- Th acker Salesman of the Year eagle casket sales representative providing Larry Jones tems and an M.B.A. trophy, Mike Beardsley, Th acker’s sales coverage to the same markets recognition of their outstanding sales Alicia Broughton joins vice president of sales and marketing, that he served while being a distribu- performances during the past year. Messenger as product de- remarked, “Th is award is the culmina- tion manager. Th acker’s president Bob and Larry join original “Presi- velopment manager. Alicia’s tion of a tremendous amount of eff ort noted, “As a family-owned company dent’s Club” inductee, Connie Azure, experience encompasses an and determination by Bob to grow his we enjoy hiring from within whenever who was recognized at the 2010 annu- extensive eleven year back- market share in the face of some of the possible. Larry’s caring dedication to al meeting held at Washington, DC’s ground in merchandising, most challenging business conditions our Th acker customers as our distri- product development and our industry has ever witnessed. Bob bution center manager carried over to elegant National Harbor Resort. sales. She brings to the rewrote the record books over the last his new role as a sales representative Thacker Caskets, Inc. is the na- Messenger team an excel- twelve months, and we are very proud making his transition seamless and tion’s preferred source for Amer- lent foundation, involv- of Bob and of his notable accomplish- very successful. Larry’s sales have ex- ican-made metal caskets, and for ing product development, ments.” ceeded our most optimistic expecta- affordable casket personalization. If Matt Stallings management, licensing and Th acker President, C. J. Th acker, tions.” keeping more jobs in the USA and working with companies expressed his pleasure at being able to Not coincidentally, at the same more money in your pocket is im- to develop innovative and present a new and very special award meeting, both Bob Cullen and Larry portant to you then contact Thacker compelling stationery prod- to Larry Jones, another long tenured Jones were inducted into the presti- Caskets, Inc. at 800-637-8891 or ucts. Alicia will be responsi- Th acker employee. Larry was named gious Th acker “President’s Club” in visit at www.thackercaskets.com. ble for leading the develop- ment and design process of Messenger’s quality product Cremation with Confi dence Marks 1st line. Alicia holds a BS from Michigan State University Anniversary David in Merchandising Manage- LARGO,FL— The greatest challenge for A major challenge for many funeral ment many traditional funeral firms is ex- firms is that their own staff does not Silvers Barrie Fleetwood has plaining the difference between their understand why funeral home crema- Promoted been appointed as ecom- cremation fees and the advertised crema- tion prices are higher than the minimum Alicia Broughton merce manager. Barrie be- tion price for minimal service cremation service providers. Cremation with Con- at 1st gan his career at Messenger providers, such as discount funeral firms fidence trains staff to deliver a quality Source in 1994 and has held vari- and cremation societies. The price dif- message while educating the public. Cre- ous management positions ference can be so great that many firms mation with Confidence provides the SOUTH BEND,IN— 1st providing him valuable in- have simply stopped competing for the materials staff members need to substan- Source Bank announces sights on the funeral indus- minimal disposal business, which is un- tiate cremation pricing by creating a ten the promotion of David try. Barrie most recently derstandable. However, there is another step cremation procedure and commit- Silvers to Assistant Vice held the position of mar- aspect to this challenge that many firms ting to follow that procedure with each President. David is a lend- keting manager for the past don’t consider. Can staff members de- and every cremation family served. Cre- er in the bank’s Specialty seven years. Barrie’s unique liver an intelligent response when con- mation with Confidence does not man- Finance Group where he skill set and experience will sumers ask why a funeral firm’s price for date cremation procedures, but assists specializes in the funeral be instrumental in the de- minimal cremation is so much higher each firm to verbalize their own existing car market. sign and implementation than the advertised price from compet- procedures into wording consumers can David graduated from Christine O’Rourke of Messenger’s ecommerce itors? When consumers think a funer- appreciate. Miami University with initiatives. al firm’s cremation prices are too high, The ten step procedure communicates a B.S. degree in Busi- Kevin Tkacz joins Messenger as vice president of op- they are inclined to also assume prices that funeral firms will treat their loved ness. He is active in the erations. Kevin brings a wealth of industrial knowledge for traditional services, cremation me- one with respect and dignity; each firm community and volun- and experience to the Messenger team. Kevin graduated morial services, urns, and caskets are will abide to a system of checks and bal- teers with the Leukemia from Purdue University with a B.S. in Organizational also too high. So, being able to provide ances to assure professional services; and & Lymphoma Society of Leadership and received an MBA from Indiana Institute an explanation for cremation prices has the Cremation with Confidence firm of- Cincinnati. of Technology in Business Administration. Before join- greater implications than simply com- fers each family the opportunity to cel- 1st Source Corpora- ing Messenger, most of his career was spent in the auto- peting for a single case, it is a matter of ebrate their loved ones life with funeral tion, parent company motive industry in various capacities including business maintaining credibility with the public. or memorial services. of 1st Source Bank, has planning, quality management, project management and Cremation with Confidence™ is a A few benefits of licensure include ex- assets of $4.31 billion plant management. He is certifi ed in lean manufacturing marketing concept originated by Blair clusive rights to the trade mark protect- and is the largest locally and six sigma methodologies. In his new role, Kevin will Nelsen, owner of the Nelsen Funeral ed Cremation with Confidence within controlled financial in- be responsible for integrating the company’s operations to Homes & Crematory in Richmond, a designated geographic area, such as a stitution headquartered support the achievement of Messenger’s transformational VA. Blair coined and trademarked the county or trade area; custom brochures in the northern Indiana- growth goals. phrase, “Cremation with Confidence” that presents the firm’s ten step crema- southwestern Michigan Christine O’Rourke joins Messenger with twenty four to educate Richmond families on dig- tion procedure; personalized newspaper area. The Corporation in- years experience in marketing and advertising. Christine nified cremation services. The concept advertisement and press release; banners cludes seventy five bank- holds a B.A. from Indiana University in Journalism. In her was so successful that Nelsen formed a for the funeral home web site; and a ing centers in seventeen role as marketing manager, she will identify new market new business with MKJ Marketing to DVD based training program that dem- counties, twenty two 1st needs and growth opportunities, as well as, develop mar- create a national network of leading fu- onstrates how to use Cremation with Source Bank specialty fi- keting strategies to emphasize the company’s overall brand neral homes. Confidence. In the past year, over nance group locations na- and mission. Unlike traditional burial services, pric- 120 funeral facilities nationally have tionwide, eight trust and affiliated with Cremation with Con- wealth management loca- Referring to the position announcements, Kevin Keane, ing for cremation can vary greatly within a community, particularly where there are fidence and this number continues to tions and seven 1st Source Messenger’s president, commented “as we lead our company minimal service cremation providers with grow on a weekly basis. To see the names insurance offices. and industry into the future and help our clients achieve greater prices thousands of dollars lower than tra- of the affiliated firms, visit www.Crema- 1st Source common success, we are pleased to announce the addition of these key ditional funeral homes. Advertising from tionWithConfidence.com. As the con- stock is traded on the positions.” Bob Hoaglund, vice president of sales and mar- these lower priced alternatives confuses sumer learns that all cremation providers NASDAQ Global Select keting at Messenger added, “Messenger is thrilled to add such consumers, and can make funeral home cre- are not the same, they will come to ap- Market under “SRCE” experienced professionals to our growing organization.” mation fees seem unreasonably high, which preciate the importance of the Crema- and appears in the Na- Messenger, headquartered in Auburn, IN, has been in busi- can cause consumers to question the fi rm’s tion with Confidence guarantee. Please tional Market System ta- ness since 1913 and has grown to be the most innovative man- pricing integrity, not just with cremation, call MKJ Marketing at 888-655-1566 bles in many daily news- ufacturer of funeral stationery products in North America. but also for all funeral home services. for further information. papers under the code Among a long list of their innovations include an extensive name “1st Src.” Since line of funeral stationery products featuring the art of Th omas 1863, 1st Source has been Kinkade, known as the “Painter of Light.” Messenger also in- committed to the success troduced the industry to the Box Set for merchandising and the SEND US YOUR NEWS of the communities it Stationery Builder Software, a simple-to-use tool for printing PO Box 5159, Youngstown, OH 44514 serves. For more informa- Messenger stationery products. For more information please Fax (800)321-9040 [email protected] tion, visit www.1stsource. visit www.messengerstationery.com or call 1-800-827-5151. com. JANUARY 2012 FUNERAL HOME & CEMETERY NEWS Section B Page B9 Accubuilt Awards Top Dealers at National Sales Meeting Continued fr om Page B1

The 2011 Top Volume Dealer award was presented to Specialty Hearse and Ambulance Sales Corporation Th e dealer awards are separated into three unique cat- egories: Dealer of the Year; Top Volume Dealer; and Top Performer in Commercial Glass. The 2011 Dealer of the Year award was presented to Vaughan The 2011 Top Performers in Commercial Class award was pre- Th e award for the 2011 Dealer of the Year was presented Specialty Auto sented to Ambulance and Coach Sales to Vaughan Specialty Auto from Alvarado, TX. Criteria for this award include overall market performance, sales year as a part of Accubuilt’s Circle of Excellence program. Conaway of Conaway Enterprises; 7th Time Winners: performance and salesperson hiring and retention. Established more than a decade ago, the Circle of Excel- Joe Vasta of Specialty Hearse & Ambulance and Chak Th e 2011 Top Volume award went to Specialty Hearse lence program honors those dealers who sell twenty or Morcos of Douglas Distributors; 8th Time Winners: Ellis and Ambulance Sales Corporation from Plainview, NY more vehicles in a one-year period. Galyon and Wayne Justice both of Ambulance & Coach for their sales volume achievements. Hurst expressed his feelings about the accomplishments Sales and Dick Conaway of Conaway Enterprises; 9th Th e 2011 Top Performer in Commercial Glass category of the winning dealers. “We are extremely pleased with the Time Winner: Michael Parks of Parks Superior Sales; was won by Ambulance and Coach Sales from Nashville, number of dealers that received the Circle of Excellence 10th Time Winner: Robert Durant of Heritage Coach; TN, selling the most commercial glass of all dealers with award this year and would like to personally thank each and 11th Time Winners: Scott O’Neill and Jim O’Neill their one-of-a-kind hearse application. of them for their hard work and dedication.” Hurst both of Specialty Hearse & Ambulance and Jerry Small “We are very proud of the three dealers receiving these and Bob Messing, VP of Sales and Marketing for Accu- of Bill Black Cadillac. awards and would like to personally thank them for their built, recognized the Circle of Excellence winners. Many Accubuilt’s manufacturing facility is located in Lima, OH hard work and dedication this past year,” commented Na- of the dealers were repeat and consecutive year winners. and the company’s specialty vehicle off erings are certifi ed than Hurst, Accubuilt’s Executive Vice-President of Com- 1st Time Winners: David Stultz of Midwest Coach and and approved by the Lincoln Quality Vehicle Modifi er mercial Operations. David Priest of Heritage Coach; 3rd Time Winner: Deb- program. For more information on Accubuilt, Inc. and Additionally, a group of fi fteen dealers were recognized bie Conaway of Conaway Enterprises; 5th Time Winners: its extensive vehicle off erings, please visit www.accubuilt. for their outstanding sales performance during the past Anna Vaughan Lax of Vaughan Specialty Auto and Ric com. “Cake Boss” helps Matthews and Pontone AmpliVox’s New Pinnacle Podium Elevates Style and Family Celebrate 80 Function Design Years in the Casket Business Continued fr om Page B1 NORTHBROOK,IL— AmpliVox Sound Systems has an- Th e SN3250: Elegant Pinnacle style in a non-sound op- nounced an upscale redesign to its popular line of Pin- tion; the ST3250: A sound-ready Pinnacle lectern includ- City Hall Bake Shop in Hoboken, NJ is one of the nacle Multimedia Lecterns. Always a fi rst choice for its ing an XLR cable and output for connectivity with exter- most successful cake artists in the United States. His versatility and effi ciency, the new Pinnacle adds a sophis- nal sound systems; a dashboard with a LED light and a TLC network show “Cake Boss” is viewed by millions ticated style to make any presentation more professional digital clock; a sensitive 19” dynamic gooseneck mic that across the country. and appealing. Th is hard- becomes “hot’ when XLR Matthews hosted a customer appreciation dinner and shell polyurethane lectern cables are connected to the party at il Mulino restaurant for well over one-hundred offers elegant aesthetics house system; and a four- New York and New Jersey funeral home customers. with unbeatable durability outlet AC power strip; and The party was held to express gratitude to customers and performance, at a frac- the SW3250: All the fea- and celebrate the Pontone family’s 80 years of dedicat- tion of the cost of all-wood tures of the ST3250, plus ed service to the funeral profession. Following dinner, podiums. a complete wireless sound an elaborate sculpture-like cake was unveiled by the Clean, streamlined design system including a 50-watt Cake Boss, intricately detailed to depict the Pontone’s elements make the new Pin- amp, two Jensen speakers, original South Brooklyn Casket Company office and nacle an elegant choice for and a wireless mic of the casket warehouse. Every detail of the Union Street ad- any business, hospitality, customer’s choice (lapel, dress was painstakingly captured, from the weathered education, or religious set- headset, collar or handheld) bricks to the wood grain of caskets sitting atop a de- ting, while discreet conve- in addition to the dynamic livery truck. The base of the cake featured a series of nience features keep pre- sensitive built-in mic. photos adorning its perimeter, showing members of sentations fl owing smooth- The Pinnacle’s versatil- the storied Pontone family past and present. During ly. Attractive divided front ity extends to a wide range the party, sales manager, Michael Pontone delivered panels are available in four of customization options. a speech that thanked customers for their support and classic wood fi nishes, com- Th e shell can be fabricated renewed the pledge that both Matthews and the Pon- plementing the black poly- in almost any color by re- tone family are dedicated to helping funeral directors urethane shell. A top grill quest, and is also off ered succeed and grow their business for many years to cover camouflages a flat with customized colors come. reading shelf with room and front panel logos for Following the party, vice president and general man- for notes or a laptop, while colleges, military organi- ager, Andrew Pontone commented, “The cake was an a deep interior shelf sup- zations, corporations, and absolute work of art, and beautifully honored the his- ports multimedia devices, golf courses. Th e Pinnacle tory of the Pontone family business.” Sales manager, water, and supplies. The Pro Starters lectern, for ex- Steven Pontone added, “Hearing the wonderful feed- plastic construction of the ample, comes in traditional back from customers means a lot to my family, and Pinnacle adds to its versatil- golf tournament green and reinforces the fact that 80 years later, Matthews con- ity, thanks to its lightweight The Pinnacle includes specialized design tinues to uphold the high ideals on which our family and virtually indestructible shell. Th e weatherproof and features to support event management. Th ese customized business began.” water-resistant shell even fl oats, as AmpliVox employ- podiums are standout pieces that will be valuable long- The Matthews International Casket Division is a lead- ees verifi ed. Th e tailored bottom edge conceals industrial term assets for any institution. ing United States-based manufacturer of caskets and strength “tilt-n-turn” locking casters for quick and easy Th e new Pinnacle Multimedia Lectern line sets a new other funeral service products. The Division produces mobility, aided by easy-grip pocket handles. In keeping standard for professional style with unbeatable versatil- a wide variety of high-quality wood and metal caskets with AmpliVox’s commitment to proactive environmental ity and value. To learn more about the Pinnacle line or and offers urns, showroom display systems, IMS man- practices, the Pinnacle is manufactured entirely in the US other fi ne AmpliVox Sound System products, visit www. agement software and an innovative consumer-based with plastic components coming from primarily recycled ampli.com. Whether you are in a small meeting room of marketing program known as The Remembrance Pro- sources. 30 people or a large 20,000 square foot auditorium of up cess. For more information regarding Matthews’s prod- Th e Pinnacle is available in three versions for a custom- to 10,000 people, AmpliVox ® Sound Systems’ extensive ucts, contact your local Matthews sales representative, ized consumer choice. All are covered by AmpliVox’s in- range of superior quality, simple to operate and reliable call 800-223-4964 or visit www.matw.com. dustry-leading 12 year warranty on the shell, six years on electronics will provide maximum satisfaction and ensure the electronics. a crystal clear message. www.nomispublications.com Page B10 FUNERAL HOME & CEMETERY NEWS Section B JANUARY 2012 U.S. Cremation Equipment Introduces New High NorthStar Memorial Volume Cremator Group Chooses eBridge ALTAMONTE SPRINGS,FL— Following on the heels of the TAMPA,FL— NorthStar Me- enhance our ability to provide outstanding success of U.S. Cremation Equipment’s “Clas- morial Group has chosen better customer service and sic” cremator, it is now proud to introduce the “Classic XL” Tampa-based eBridge to meet regulatory reporting re- cremator. As the nation’s fastest growing manufacturer of hu- provide hosted document quirements,” Page said. “No man cremators, U.S. Cremation Equipment’s standard size management solutions to its longer will we have to wait for “Classic” cremator has quickly become the most popular high network of thirty fi ve funeral a fi le to be copied, mailed, and performance cremator on the market. homes, cemeteries, and cre- delivered before research can As all of U.S. Cremation Equipment’s cremators are manu- matories in California, Flori- be performed.” factured in the USA, the “Classic XL” has been developed for da, Illinois, Ohio, Oklahoma, eBridge was founded ten high volume operations that demand even higher production Tennessee, and Washington. years ago, and has been grow- machines. It can be operated continuously over a twenty four Deb Gilmore, NorthStar’s ing in the death care industry hour period with no cool-down required between cycles and director of company admin- since 2009. accommodates oversized cases in excess of 1,000 lbs. Th e “Clas- istration, said the group had “By talking and meeting sic XL” can cremate up to ten cases in a twelve hour work day. been researching document with those in the industry, we Other features include a cremation chamber that accepts cas- management options when identifi ed that death care pro- kets and containers up to 52” wide; over fi re air ports have been they received a recommen- fessionals could benefi t from added for improved performance; a PLC Control System with dation from a member of the eBridge’s centralized, online 15” touch screen interface; opacity monitoring and control Florida Cemetery, Cremation, document management so- system. Also available are a Continuous Emission Monitor- and Funeral Association (FC- lution,” said eBridge CEO, ing (CEM) System, data logger and acquisition system. Op- CFA), who was already using Leslie Haywood. “With fu- tional features include an oxygen monitoring system, remote the document management neral homes and cemeteries monitoring and diagnostics, and a mobile automatic insertion services provider. required to keep documents machine. “Our business is very record- for the life of the business– For more information, please visit www.uscremationequip- intensive, and we are required sometimes upwards of 100 ment.com or call 321-282-7357. The Classic XL Cremator to retain many records indefi - years– it’s essential that they nitely,” Gilmore said. “Paper keep their documents in good deteriorates over time, and working order. We’re thrilled Johnson Consulting Group Affi liates with Todd valuable space in our build- that NorthStar has found ings becomes fi lled with ex- our solution to be a good fi t, Lumbard pensive, fi re-proof cabinets. and look forward to serving PHOENIX,AZ— Jake Johnson has announced an affi liation Directors of America, a fi ducial company providing business eBridge allows us to safely their member organizations.” with Todd Lumbard to further expand Johnson Consulting valuation, merger and acquisition services to Federated mem- and permanently store our Headquartered in Tampa, Group (JCG) services throughout Canada. Johnson Consult- ber fi rms. records, easily access them FL, eBridge is a leading web- ing Group is the death care industry’s premier consulting fi rm Federated is the funeral industry’s largest comprehensive ac- from any web-enabled device, based document manage- in areas of mergers and acquisition, accounting, management counting and business consulting fi rm with a client base of and utilize the freed-up space ment innovator providing consulting, customer satisfaction surveys and business valu- 1,300 funeral homes in forty fi ve states. By creating an affi li- in our facilities for improved imaging, storage and retrieval ations. Th e company has grown over the past fi fteen years ation with Johnson Consulting Group, Federated clients will customer service.” services for businesses nation- through affi liations with some of the death care industry’s have access to the most comprehensive business valuation, NorthStar’s chief informa- wide. Clients maximize effi - leading consultants, including: Tom Johnson, Bill Cutter, merger and acquisition group in the death care industry. Ac- tion officer, Robert Page, ciency while ensuring com- Ken Knauss, Rich Sells, Robert Horn, Dale Espich, Greg cording to Jake Johnson, “our volume and expertise in merg- said the group and its network pliance with state and federal Hilgendorf, Brooks Cowles, Al Asta, and Charles Merrick. ers and acquisition provides a solid foundation for providing of death care providers have records retention mandates, JCG is proud to have served a number of Canadian fi rms, the market value support necessary for credible funeral home found eBridge easy to imple- consumer privacy regulations and has made a commitment to elevate the standard of ser- valuations.” ment and use. and various corporate disaster vices in Canada by affi liating with Todd Lumbard, who will According to Johnson, “at JCG, through our successful buy- “Removing files from a recovery and business con- work exclusively with Canadian fi rms. Th ese consulting ser- ing and selling engagements, we can provide the largest data- physical locale and making tinuity operational policies. vices will include the areas of brokering, business valuations, base of comparable funeral home value market data. When them available to authorized For more information, visit fi nancial accounting, management consulting, customer sat- we tap into that data for our business valuation projects, we users on the web will greatly www.eBridge.com. isfaction survey programs, and loan sourcing. can say with confi dence that our valuation summaries repre- Lumbard’s experience in the funeral service includes being a sent the best determination of market value available in the current owner of funeral homes, crematories and a cemetery business.” Federated Funeral located in Manitoba and Saskatchewan and serves as past presi- Directors Association mem- SVG Reveals Concept Cars in Chicago dent of the Selected Independent Funeral Homes (SIFH). Todd bers are welcome to con- is also currently involved with the Funeral and Cremation Ser- tact Johnson Consulting vices Council of Saskatchewan and is a licensed funeral director at 888-250-7747 or Feder- and embalmer. Prior to entering the funeral service, Todd pur- ated Funeral Directors of sued a career as a professional athlete as a hockey goaltender, America at 800-877-8832. culminating his career with the New York Islanders. For additional information “With SIFH, Todd developed an international perspective of about the Johnson Consult- funeral service having worked with funeral businesses through- ing Group’s services in the out the free world. Th is perspective will serve him well as he US and Canada visit www. works with JCG’s Canadian clientele,” said Jake Johnson. johnsonconsulting.com, call Todd Lumbard stated “I am excited about the opportunity 888-250-7747 or 480-556- to bring the expertise of Johnson Consulting Group combined 8500. For Todd Lumbard with my knowledge of Canadian operations to funeral direc- you may email tlumbard@ tors and cemeterians throughout Canada.” johnsonconsulting.com or JCG has also announced an alliance with Federated Funeral call 306-501-8920. The E-Class Mercedes-Benz Coach and Limousine AMELIA,OH— During the 2011 NFDA/ hicles, and to gain valuable market feedback.” Astral Fills Void in Central Georgia CANA International Convention and Expo SVG will be accepting orders for the Mer- in Chicago, IL company representatives from cedes-Benz coach and limousine in the fi rst LYNN,IN— Due to the in- the Specialty Vehicle Group (SVG) unveiled quarter of 2012, with anticipated deliveries creased demand for Astral a concept coach and limousine built on the commencing late in the second quarter. Both caskets in the south, Astral Mercedes-Benz E-Class chassis. For the past vehicles will utilize the E-Class platform, with recently expanded their distri- 12 months SVG, the parent company and the funeral coach being manufactured on the bution with the opening of a builder of both Eagle and Federal profes- all-wheel-drive E-350 wagon, and the lim- new warehouse in Kennesaw, sional vehicles, has been exploring the oppor- ousine on the rear-wheel-drive E-350 sedan. GA. In this economy, most tunity of off ering an exclusive set of premium Both models feature a 44-inch wheelbase ex- funeral homes are searching funeral vehicles to the market. SVG selected tension, and are powered by a 3.5-liter V-6, for ways to keep their costs this year’s NFDA convention to showcase gasoline engine, with 302-hp at 6,500-rpm. down and this expansion will their concepts, and the response was over- Specialty Vehicle Group (SVG) cooperated allow funeral directors in the whelmingly positive. with BINZ of Germany for technology and Atlanta area to off er families “Our research and experience has lead us engineering regarding the Mercedes-Benz high quality, American-made to believe that there is an unfulfi lled need in chassis. BINZ is the European market lead- caskets at a very aff ordable the North American marketplace for a high er and has been a Mercedes converter for 75 price. Atlanta will be another Nathan Helm and Emma Markley quality, limited edition funeral coach and six- years, producing extended wheelbases on the location where Astral chal- the opportunities that exist. will be the sales representa- door limousine built on an exclusive, luxury Mercedes E-Class. lenges the status quo for cas- With the products and level tives serving funeral directors brand chassis,” said company president, Tim SVG is the parent company of the Eagle ket pricing. CEO and chair- of service that we provide, in the Atlanta area. 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