May 2023

Page A37 MAY 2023 FUNERAL HOME & CEMETERY NEWS Section A Kryptniche Krypturn Krypturn with Casket Only kryprotek.com cneal@wilbert.com 800-826-9406 Quality Products From Convert unsold crypts into profitable niches Krypturn with Kryprotek Krypturn with bag & tray Mausoleum Protection Krypr teK VISIT ICCFA BOOTH 1425 NEWS Association LINCOLNSHIRE,IL— Selected Independent Funeral Homes, the world’s oldest association of independently owned funeral homes, has announced the election of new board officers. Eric Trimble of Trimble Funeral Home & Crematory in Moline, IL will serve as the President; and John Kepner of RaymerKepner Funeral Home in Huntersville, NC will serve as Board Chair. Eric has previously served Selected as Board Chair. He expressed his delight at the opportunity to fill the role of Board President. “I feel real honored,” said Eric. “It’s a high honor to serve an organization [of the] caliber of Selected. We have a real unique organization, and we have an opportunity to serve our members [to] become the best of the best. And it’s our challenge to continue that in the future. With the support of our members and a very great Board, it’s going to be a good year.” John is proud that Selected membership has been a long-standing legacy of his family. “It feels good [to be selected as Board Chair],” said John. “It’s been in my family for over 100 years. And it’s meant a lot to us. We’ve taken a lot from Selected as far as business practices and major friendships in my life, so it feels good.” Selected’s board of directors elected the new officers at its quarterly board meeting. The officers will be officially installed during the Annual Meeting, October 10-13 at the JW Marriott Chicago in Chicago, IL. The entire Board of Directors includes President Byron Calhoun, Bedford Heights, OH, Group 2; Board Chair Al Asta, Phoenix, AZ, Group 6; President-Elect Eric Trimble, Moline, IL, Group 4; Board Chair-Elect John Kepner, Huntersville, NC, Group 3; John Keohane, Quincy, MA, Group 1; Tom Antram, Albuquerque, NM, Group 5; Barbara Risher Welch, Montebello, CA, Group 6; and Christopher Waite, Medina, OH, Group 2. Selected Independent Funeral Homes delivers innovative and pertinent resources, solutions and onSelected Independent Funeral Homes Announces Officers Eric Trimble and John Kepner going support necessary for enduring excellence to its international network of independently owned deathcare providers who aspire to be the very best in their profession. Members of Selected operate according to specific standards and best practices to provide the public with reliable, high-quality service and funeralrelated information. For more information on Selected’s programs, becoming a member of Selected Independent Funeral Homes or to locate a member, visit www.selectedfuneralhomes.org or call 800-323-4219. @Nomis.Publications Like us on Like With more than 40 years of experience, Inman Shipping Worldwide is the nation’s largest, oldest and most reliable shipping provider. We offer: • International & domestic ship-in services • Unsurpassed attention to detail • State-of-the-art tracking software • 24/7 call center staffed by Inman employees FIRST-CLASS SHIPPING SERVICE. Unmatched Expertise. Contact us to learn about our superior shipping services. (800) 321-0566 ShipInman.com ©adfinity® visit booth 803

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