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Page A34 MARCH 2021 FUNERAL HOME & CEMETERY NEWS Se c t i on A Funeral Directors Research,Inc. AMRA INSTRUMENT, LLC 623 N. Tower (P.O. Box 359) Centralia, WA 98531 “the shorter the supply line the better off you are” WEB DIRECT GIFT & PRICING TM ® www.amrainstruments.com www.preproomdirect.com Bay Memorials 321 S. 15 th St. • Escanaba, MI 49829 • (906) 786-2609 • Fax (906) 786-2692 Zerbel’s www.baymemorialsbabycaskets.com infant Cremation containers Available in 10”, 20”, 30” Flannel Lined Unisex Juvenile Pattern White Corrugated Cardboard Beginning at $20.00 Appropriate For Viewing News Educational Since 1992, the National Museum of Funeral History has housed the country’s larg - est collection of funeral service artifacts in 30,500 square feet of exhibit space. The museum features 16 permanent exhibits on one of man’s oldest cultural customs. Explore the funeral memorabilia collection, discover the history of mourning rituals, and learn about the rich heritage of funeral services. The Museum is located at 415 Barren Springs Drive, Houston, Texas 77090. Visit www.nmfh.org for more details. Museum Corner Hello sponsors, players, and supporters of the National Museum of Funeral History, The 27th Annual National Museum of Fu- neral History Charity Golf Classic will be held on Monday, November 8, 2021 at the Kingwood Country Club, in Kingwood, Texas. This event is a fun-filled fundraiser created to support the museum and its mis- sion, enlighten visitors about one of man’s oldest cultural rituals and celebrate the rich history of funeral service. The tournament brings together business executives and fu- neral industry professionals from across the country, who take to the greens to raise funds that ensure the growth and preserva- tion of the museum and its programs. We are asking for your support now more than ever. This fundraising event is vital to the sustainment and future growth of the museum. The Board of Directors and staff are grateful for your support each year! Genevieve Keeney, Board of Directors, Golf Committee, and the Staff of the Museum Charity Golf Classic N ovember 8, 2021 Support the Museum’s future by securing your 2021 Sponsorship Commitment! 2021 S ponsorship L evels Platinum Sponsor.......................$20,000 Gold Sponsor..............................$15,000 Silver Sponsor.............................$10,000 Bronze Sponsor.............................$6,000 Golf Cart Sponsor. .......................$6,000 Flag Sponsor.................................$5,000 Beverage Cart Sponsor..................$5,000 Longest Drive Sponsor..................$3,500 Closest to the Pin Sponsor............$3,500 Driving Range Sponsor.................$3,500 Team of Five.................................$2,500 Course Sponsor.............................$2,000 Friend of the Museum. .. $1,000 & under Individual Player..............................$600 Ride Along. .....................................$325 Confirm your sponsorship today and register for the tournament online at www.nmfh.org. If you are unable to register online, contact the Museum at 281-876-3063. NFDA Launches Online Version of the Profession’s Leading Cremation Certification Course Selected Educational Trust Announces Second-Career Scholarship Recipients Melissa Ann Taylor Josie Toller LINCOLNSHIRE,IL— The board of trustees of the Selected Education- al Trust is proud to an- nounce the recipients of the Selected Education- al Trust 2020 Fall Cycle Second-Career Scholar- ship Program sponsored by Ring Ring Market- ing. And the winners are: Melissa Ann Taylor at- tending Northeast Texas Community College; and Josie Toller attending Cincinnati College of Mor- tuary Science. “It is the greatest fulfill- ment of the Trust’s mis- sion, when we can con- tinue to provide financial support in the form of educational scholarships to such deserving young professionals.” said Bea Pedersen, executive di- Continued on Page A35 Continued on Page A36 rector of the Selected Educational Trust. Each award recipient receives $1,500 towards their mortuary science tuition and fees. “We also want to thank Welton Hong of Ring Ring Marketing for sponsoring our scholar- ship program for the first- time this year,” contin- ued Pedersen. “Without their support, these schol- arships would not have been possible.” When asked what this scholarship meant to her, Melissa Ann Taylor re- sponded, “I was very hap- py and appreciative to learn that I was a recipi- ent of your scholarship. Upon graduating, I plan on going to work at a lo- cal funeral home but hope Mike Nicodemus BROOKFIELD,WI—The National Funeral Directors Association (NFDA) Cremation Certification Program has quickly become the profession’s gold standard and now, with a new online option, funeral professionals can earn cer- tification at their own pace, saving time and travel expenses. The online version of the NFDA Cremation Certifica- tion course is based on the same robust content as the in- person program and includes the Cremation Standards for Funeral Service Profession- als manual. Course modules are engaging and interactive, featuring multiple nation- ally-renowned experts, in- cluding the highly-respected Mike Nicodemus, NFDA’s vice president of cremation services, who has decades of experience training funeral professionals on cremation. Learners can access course modules any time, day or night, from their home or office. Upon completing the online course and passing the certification exam, par- ticipants will earn the same designation as those taking the in-person or virtual course. NFDA offers two desig- nations, depending on an individual’s role in the funeral home or crematory: the CCSP (Certified Cremation Ser- vices Provider) designation for funeral directors and staff that offer cremation services through a use of a third-party crematory and the CCO (Certified Crematory Operator) designation for crematory owners and operators. With cremation litigation on the rise and the rate of cre- mation expected to reach 78 percent by 2040, it’s never been more important for funeral professionals to adhere to the highest safety, professional and ethical standards as they provide cremation services to families. “If a funeral professional provides cremation services to fam- ilies, the NFDA Cremation Certification Program is neces- www.nomispublications.com News Funeral Home & Cemetery online Scan QR for our website 1-888-792-9315 • mymortuarycooler.com Mortuary Coolers starting at $4,299 Beat the price increase increase coming March 2021