January 2018

Page B6 JANUARY 2018 FUNERAL HOME & CEMETERY NEWS S ec t i on B By Mike Jamar I’ve always had a passions for cars, their association with unbridled freedom, and the limitless opportuni- ties for adventure they provide while on the open road. As a result, I never shy away from the opportunity for a road trip. Recently, I had a chance to go on a weekend road trip with my wife and some good friends. Our destina- tion was Hermann, Missouri, only 3-4 hours from our home in Kansas City. In case you’re not familiar with the area, which is probably most of you, the country is quite hilly and rambling, only reachable by 2 lane roads. I mention this because driving on an interstate is not a road trip. A true road trip always involves 2 lane roads, the more hills and rambles the better. Hermann is on the Missouri River and surprisingly perfect for growing grapes and is home to many excel- lent wineries. We spent our Saturday visiting them and the quaint little shops located in town. I’m not as big on these shops as my wife, but as luck would have it, there was a brewery close by, and my friend Glen and I spent our time there, while our wives Leslie and Ann explored the shops. That evening we drove to Cuba, Missouri, which is some 30 miles away from Hermann. Cuba is on histor- ic Route 66 and we had arranged to stay at the Wagon Wheel Motel. The WagonWheel is made up of a group Mike Jamar is founder and co-owner of Advanced Integration Technology. Mike has been working with computers since the early 80s and started Advanced Integration in 1994. Advanced Integration specializes in Internet inventories designed for specialty vehicles and equipment. HearseHub was created through a collaboration between Advanced Integration and Nomis Publications, and is now in its fifth year of service. HearseHub brings together funeral vehicles from a number of dealerships that specialize in high quality funeral vehicles. HearseHub offers funeral directors a large, and easy to shop inventory, of funeral vehicles. You can reach him at Mike@AITAdvantage.com . www.nomispublications.com Funeral Home & Cemetery News Contributors share insights and exchange ideas. B logs of stone cabins built in 1935. It is reported to be the old- est continuously operated motel on Route 66. The outside of the buildings retain their historical appearance, but the rooms have been nicely remodeled. If you are ever in the area, I recommend that you consider staying there. The gentleman who checked us in at the Wagon Wheel suggested we try a little bar downtown for dinner. We did and it was great. He also suggested we stop by the local VFW, just up the road from the motel. None of us gave the VFW much consideration, but as we were coming back from dinner we passed right by it, and for some reason we decided to stop. The sign outside said “Public Welcomed”, but the door was locked and we had to ring a door bell to be let in. A lady came to the door and I half way expected her to ask us for the password, but luckily she didn’t. She welcomed us in like we were regulars. We had no idea what to expect when we walked in, and there were maybe a dozen people in the bar and of course everyone turned to look at us. You can always tell when you walk into a townie bar whether you are going to be welcomed or shunned. This one was welcoming and to our surprise the guy who checked us in at the Wagon Wheel was at the jukebox selecting songs. After seeing us, he came right over and sat down, even in- sisting on buying our first round of drinks. We were only there a short time, but it was well worth the stop, and cer- tainly my favorite memory of the trip. The next morning we were headed back home, but as is so often the case, we were on the lookout for things to do along the way. We were told about a Vacuum Cleaner mu- seum in St. James, only a few miles up the road. We had to go! None of us had high expectations for this adventure, but thought it would be good for a few laughs. Much to our surprise, it was absolutely fascinating. The muse- um has hundreds of vacuum sweepers, grouped by de- cades starting in the late 1800s. We spent much more time there than expected and I would recommend it. However, when you tell anybody about the museum ex- pect to hear the well-worn pun, “Well that must have sucked.” I know this article has nothing to do with Hearses or HearseHub, but hopefully it gives you a little insight into why I work with HearseHub. I genuinely love cars of all types and the memories they bring with them! SinoSource Announces a New Stainless Steel Urn Cooperative Funeral Fund Inc Celebrates 28 Years aboard Odyssey Cruise Mopec Creates Cadaver Lifts with Adaptable and Clear Design that Exceeds Industry Standard OAK PARK,MI— Mopec’s new cadaver lift series fea- tures more versatility in de- sign and performance. Cre- ated with the consumer in mind, each lift has an ad- justable top with a simple structure, achieving a Mo- pec standard in efficiency. An enhanced mechanical system offers advanced tech- nological features that sur- pass all lifts in the industry. With a single scissor frame, the series offers a more dura- ble structure that provides a safe and balanced load. This innovative design features a removable side handle that can be placed on either side for steadier control and maneuverability. Each lift comes in a powder coated finish with stainless steel ac- cents for easy maintenance. The adjustable tops are compatible with a wide range of trays and racks, making it favorable for ex- tended use. For added con- venience each lift modi- fies to varying widths that can accommodate and sup- port most standard size body trays. All split roller (L to R) 502 CRT Lincoln Copper Tube, 502 CST Pristine Silver Tube, 502 CGT Spartan Gold Tube MILLBRAE,CA— SinoSource International has been known to provide quality products and services to funer- al homes, crematories, and cemeteries from all over the country. They have offered stainless-steel vase and cube urns for many years. To add to their collection, Sino- Source is announcing new stainless-steel tube urns—nat- urally brushed and cylindrical-shaped containers where a loved one’s cremains can be held securely without worry. With this new addition of stainless steel, these non-rust- ing and sturdy urns can do no wrong and help provide comfort and dependability for families in grief, memo- rializing their loved one with the color of their choice: a natural silver, a copper tone, or a gold tone finish. Fu- neral directors can seek this unique design as a new and sleek option for cemeteries and memorial gardens to use, such as for cremation benches or within canister holes. It is a versatile urn that’s 5.5 inches in diameter and 8.5 inches in height, which can be used for classic displaying at home as well. Each tube holds about 200 cubic inches in capacity enough to embrace a dearly beloved. Comparable to their other stainless-steel options, these new urns are also customizable, allowing engrav- ing to be added or appliqués to be placed on top. With its simple cylindrical shape, SinoSource’s stainless-steel collection now provides another elegant and fitted op- tion to choose from. Families have always hoped to cre- ate and keep a unique design that caters to their pre- cious relative or friend and this selection will definitely add to that satisfaction. Since 1994, SinoSource’s product line has evolved by responding to the needs of the families. They continu- ously keep an open mind and heart to fulfill the un- fortunate times of need for those looking to treasure someone special. For more information on SinoSource’s products, please call SinoSource customer service cen- ters, or visit www.sinosource.biz . tops have end loading ac- cess, while the roller ball lift is suitable for both end and side loading. A dual sealed deep cycle maintenance free battery supplies power to the con- trol console. With key acti- vation, the lift can power on or off and elevate over 750 pounds using the robust hy- draulic system. Available in an array of tier heights and top roller fea- tures, the lifts are suitable for funeral home and cremato- ries of all sizes and budgets. Mopec provides American- made equipment and labo- ratory products to the pa- thology, histology, necropsy, autopsy and mortuary in- dustries. Founded in 1992, Mopec solutions are among the very best as demonstrat- ed by the vast number of in- stallations in America’s top healthcare institutions and facilities. The company’s reputation, which continues to grow worldwide, is built on decades of superior cus- tomer service specializing in consultation and customiza- tion. For more information, visit www.mopec.com . MADISON,CT— Estab- lished in July of 1989, Co- operative Funeral Fund Inc (CFF) has assisted over 1,000 funeral home and cemetery clients nation- wide to manage the invest- ment, accounting, compli- ance and payout of their preneed and cemetery care funds. This year CFF Inc celebrates its 28th year anniversary servicing the death care industry. To celebrate this momen- tous occasion, CFF hosted a client appreciation recep- tion on Boston’s historic harbor aboard the Odyssey cruise line during the Bos- ton NFDA convention. “We enjoyed showing our appreciation to our member funeral directors and cemeterians, some of whom we have welcomed relatively recently to our program, and others who are considered dear friends and friendly faces who have been on board with CFF from the start. It is an honor and a privilege to serve such a terrific group,” said Mark Mannix, presi- dent and founder of CFF. “Death care is a service- based industry. Funeral directors and cemeterians must focus on genuine, sincere, and quality service to be successful in serving their communities. We like to think the level of service CFF prides itself in is seen as beneficial to our clients, as indicated by their re- warding us the opportu- nity to manage their trusts for 28 years and counting. It’s an honor to show our appreciation to our cli- ents,” added CFF’s vice president Todd Mannix. CFF has enjoyed signifi- cant growth since its incep- tion in 1989 and continues to grow and expand its ter- ritory to reach over 1,000 clients in 14 states and over half a billion dollars in as- sets under management. CFF is registered with the United States Securi- ties and Exchange Com- mission as an Investment Advisor. For more infor- mation please contact www.cffinc.com or call 800-336-1102.