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Timberland
introduces Golden
Retriever Urn
Frigid Fluid Earns
Illinois Export
Award
Bogati Urn offers Trivia-
based Discounts for
Service Providers
Funeral Directors
Life Recognized
as a 2017 Best
Workplace in Texas
ABILENE, TX— Funeral Directors Life was recently recog-
nized by Fortune magazine and Great Place to Work® as one
of the Best Workplaces in Texas for 2017, ranked at number
6 overall in the state.
The Best Workplaces in Texas rankings are based on feed-
back from more than 100,000 employees at Great Place to
Work–Certified™ organizations with locations in Texas, in-
cluding several national and multi-national companies.
“We are honored to be recognized as one of the top com-
panies in the state by Fortune magazine and Great Place to
Work,” said Kris Seale, Funeral Directors Life president and
CEO. “We try to create a culture that allows each person to
grow and achieve their personal best. This isn’t just a job—it’s
a way of life. We are continually growing and developing per-
sonally, professionally, and spiritually as a community. I think
our employees really respond to that vision. They are what
truly make this a great place to work.”
In the survey, employees expressed their appreciation for Fu-
neral Directors Life’s unique culture and work environment.
99 percent of employees stated that people at the company
care about each other and celebrate special events regularly.
100 percent of employees agreed that the company facilities
contribute to a good working environment.
Employees enjoy several unique perks, including an on-site
clinic and an on-site fitness center, prayer team, mentorship pro-
grams, employee recognition programs, volunteer opportuni-
ties, and personal development programs such as book studies.
In 2017, the company is also offering a sabbatical program that
allows the employee to take a paid 30-day sabbatical to rest, gain
perspective, and participate in a service project or mission trip.
“Being awarded a place on this list indicates the company has
distinguished itself from peers by creating a Great Place toWork
For All™,” Great Place to Work published on their website re-
garding the list. “Rankings reward organizations where not only
the majority of their employees experience a great place to work,
but these experiences are highly consistent, regardless of gender,
race/ethnicity, job role or other personal characteristics.”
Funeral Directors Life specializes in the sale of prepaid fu-
neral insurance policies and annuities. Their mission is “to be
known as the best, most-respected provider of service to the
funeral industry.” For more information about Funeral Direc-
tors Life, visit .
EAGAN,MN— Timber-
land Urns has introduced
the Golden Retriever Dog
Memorial Urn as a new ad-
dition to their Dog Urns by
Individual Breed line. With
this Golden Retriever Dog
Urn customers can use their
dog’s existing name tag to
truly customize their urn
and commemorate their
beloved companion forever.
If the original tag is no lon-
ger available, it can be eas-
ily replaced or purchased at
a pet store.
This Urn is just as versatile
as it is beautiful. It is suit-
able for a Setter, Spaniel or
a similar looking dog breed
as well. The urn is cast of
polymer resin/bronze pow-
der mixture and hand fin-
ished with bronze patina. It
measures 10.5” long by 9”
wide by 4” high and has a
capacity of 110 cubic inch-
es. For more information,
call 651-688-0875 or visit
(L to R) Lt. Governor Evelyn Sanguinetti; European Sales and
Relationship Manager for Frigid Fluid Bob Pine; Frigid Fluid
President Brian Yeazel; CEO of Intersect Illinois Jim Schultz;
Assistant Director of the Illinois Department of Commerce &
Economic Opportunity Brittany Ladd
CHICAGO,IL— Illinois Lt.
Governor Evelyn Sangui-
netti and the Illinois Depart-
ment of Commerce & Ex-
port Opportunity (DCEO)
presented Frigid Fluid with
one of the 2016 Governor’s
Export Awards at a recep-
tion held on December 6th
at the Union League Club
of Chicago. This award is Il-
linois’ highest recognition of
export achievement honoring
Illinois companies that have
achieved excellence in export-
ing, as well as organizations
that provide export assistance.
“Our state takes great pride
in its exports, and through
this event we recognize busi-
nesses and organizations
that succeed in international
trading and exporting,” said
Sanguinetti. Acting director
of DCEO, Sean McCarthy,
added: “Each of these re-
cipients has demonstrated a
true gift for expanding across
markets and showing off Illi-
nois around the globe.”
When asked about the Ex-
port Continuing Excellence
award, relationship manager,
Robert M. Pine, stated that
“Frigid Fluid recognized,
and is responding to, the in-
creasing economic strength
and consumer demand in
Latin America and Africa,
in addition to expanding
its base in Canada, Europe,
Australia and New Zealand.”
Brian Yeazel, president
and fifth generation own-
er of Frigid Fluid added,
“This is another proud mile-
stone for our family compa-
ny, founded in 1892. It fits
nicely with our history of in-
novations, including the in-
vention of the casket lower-
ing device 100 years ago, our
unique Silitech line of em-
balming fluids, and over 35
years of exporting American
made products.”
SARASOTA,FL— True or False: All U.S. death and crema-
tion figures are based on the state where they occurred,
regardless of residency?
Bogati Urn Company, is using trivia questions like this
in an effort to lighten things up for – and offer discounts
to – its industry partners.
Each Friday, funeral homes and cremation service pro-
viders can visit
trivia/ to answer a new trivia question pertaining to the
funeral and cremation industry. Those answering correct-
ly will earn 10 to 15 percent off their next purchase on
the Bogati website. The discount is available until the fol-
lowing Friday when a new trivia question is asked.
Test runs of the trivia-style offer have proven very suc-
cessful. In fact, dozens of answers were submitted in the
first hour of the first question asked during the busy holi-
day season. Initial reactions have also been very positive.
“We’ve had some great feedback from customers who’ve
called saying they love what we’re doing with the website,
making it fun and interactive,” said Andrea Bogard LeB-
lanc, owner of Bogati Urn Company. “In a historically
print-driven industry, we see this as progress. We’re ex-
cited to be part of that while building relationships with
our industry partners at the same time.”
Founded in 2004, Bogati Urn Company offers funeral
homes and crematories unparalleled service and wholesale
pricing on an equally unparalleled variety of urns, scattering
tubes and related products. Its original lead crystal line has
expanded to feature a diverse and hand-selected product line
from trusted manufacturers and skilled artisans worldwide.
Its inventory now includes hundreds of memorial urns for
adults, children and pets in varying materials, including
glass, marble, wood, porcelain, brass and metal. Custom op-
tions are also available. For more information on Bogati Urn
Company, please visit .
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