January 2020

Page A21 JANUARY 2020 FUNERAL HOME & CEMETERY NEWS S ec t i on A Keith Dillon (L) of Milward Funeral Directors, Lexington, KY pictured with John Muster while taking delivery of his new Cadillac Kensington Hearse built by Federal Coach and sold by Muster Coaches. milward Funeral directors Muster Coaches 1-800-274-3619 Calhoun, KY 1-800-366-2099 pacifictradition@aol.com Request a Brochure Hand CarvedMahogany Urns By E lleanor S tarks B easley , CFSP Founder and Executive Director 2019 A wards of E xcellence 100 B lack W omen of F uneral S ervice , I nc . A new generation of women are rising to the challenge of a meaningful and rewarding profession in funeral service. Many have come from other successful careers, bringing that education and experience into another great industry, doing what they love. They have changed the face of a once dreary profession in the 21st century. To these women in funeral service we say thank you for thinking outside the box. We have not only added stiletto heels to the professional dress code, but also a savvy attitude, unmatched work ethic and a compassionate commitment to service and excellence. If you don’t have a woman in a key position on your staff, you are missing a phenomenal opportunity. Some may call it hiring diversity but I call it a smart move, taking your business to another level. If you don’t know where to look, nearby mortuary schools will be glad to assist you. The 100BWFS is always available to help you find what you are searching for. Email us at Hundredbwfs@aol.com. We want to make the funeral service profession the go-to career for those who know the importance of performance, compassion, commitment and excellence in service. 2019 A wards of E xcellence A licensed funeral direc- tor and mortician, Rachel Arrington is the own- er and president of Ar- rington Funeral Home, which she established in 1990. She received her degree in mortuary sci- ence from the Jefferson State Junior College and is a member of its advi- sory board of the funeral service education depart- ment as well as the Cor- oner’s Medical Examiners Commission. A member Rachel Arrington Christal M. Whitfield R achel A rrington and D r . C hristal M. W hitfield Birmingham, Alabama 2019-2020 M ulticultural F uneral H ome of the Y ear of the Alabama Funeral Directors and Morticians As- sociation and the National Funeral Directors and Mor- ticians Association, she served as the first female presi- dent of the Alabama Board of Funeral Service. Arrington strives to offer professional and compas- sionate guidance in someone’s time of sorrow and be- lieves that a funeral is a time to honor the life of the deceased and celebrate the heritage of their family. She states that a person should, “strive every day to do some good, have a purpose for living and make a difference in ev- erything you do.” Dr. Christal M. Whit- field serves as the lead funeral director at Ar- rington Funeral Home. Dr. Whitfield, who lives by the motto “we are bet- ter together,” is the new- ly elected president of the Alabama Funeral Di- rectors and Morticians As- sociation . She believes that only with hard work, de- termination, and open communication can anyone succeed in their goals. She is a role model and leader with high standards, principles, exhibits integrity and excellence. The 100 Black Women of Funeral Ser- vice congratulates her on all her success and is certain that the AFDMA will be a great success as they wel- come its newest female president. L i k e Us On Facebook!