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Page A45 JUNE 2017 FUNERAL HOME & CEMETERY NEWS S ec t i on A
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Academy Grows in the
Spring with New CFSPs
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BUCHANAN,GA— Spring time has brought growth to the
Academy of Professional Funeral Service Practice. Over the
years the Academy has recognized hundreds of funeral directors
who have completed the requirements for the CFSP (Certified
Funeral Service Practitioner) designation, the highest industry-
recognized mark of dedication to life-long learning.
The Academy has awarded 15 of its members with the pres-
tigious CFSP designation. APFSP wants to congratulate the
following funeral professionals who have recently complet-
ed this milestone: James Brady, Richboro, PA; Brevin Clif-
ford, Kennewick, WA; Larry Corey, North Chesterfield,
VA; Brian Daves, West Monroe, LA; Stephen Dawson,
Franklin Park, IL; Constance Engelking, Nacogdoches,
TX; William Hightower, Bremen, GA; Buffy Johnston,
Mobile, AL; Carrie McGhee, Winona, MN; Arthur Pecht,
Edison, NJ; James Rawlings, Beaumont, TX; Evelyn Sy-
rie, Lafayette, LA; Ryan Tucker, Denver, IA; Stacey Vallar-
ta, Palos Heights, IL; and AndrewYaggie, Fergus Falls, MN.
These Academy members join the 1712 current CFSP
designees who have voluntarily committed to going above
and beyond the continuing education hours required by
most of their licensing boards. The CFSP designation is
awarded after a member accumulates 180 hours of ap-
proved activities. Once members reach the required hours,
they must continue to complete a minimum of 20 hours
per year to maintain their designation. This commitment
to continuing education and community service not only
sets them apart in the funeral profession, but also shows
the families they serve that they have the desire and passion
to surpass the hours required to remain licensed.
The Academy has also added 62 new active members since
the beginning of the year that’s looking to grow profession-
ally. For more information about the Academy of Profes-
sional Funeral Service Practice or the CFSP designation,
visit or contact Patty S. Hutcheson, CFSP,
executive director, toll free at 866-431-CFSP, (2377).