August 2019

Page A36 AUGUST 2019 FUNERAL HOME & CEMETERY NEWS S ec t i on A Time may be only a moment so keep a memory Necklace Urn Pendants for an Everlasting Keepsake. Urns hold a portion of the cremains. Sterling Silver and Gold pieces in stock. orders or catalog : www.cremationkeepsakes.com cremationkeepsakes@comcast.net 877-303-3144 CREMATION KEEPSAKES ® “The Original Casket & Vault Combo” www.mccordcasketsandvaults.com • Email: mccordcasketsandvaults@yahoo.com PO Box 646, Bowling Green OH 43402 Independent & Family Owned Since 1945 Order direct at: 1-800-782-8249 Free UPS Ground Shipping 1' $140 2' $290 3' $350 4' $460 (Memories of Jack’s Recipes) Original Recipes from Dottie and Jack Frediani Shared by Kate Frediani-Gorman Cremation Products Inc. 800-837-0701 www.cremationproductsinc.com MINESTRONE SOUP FOR A CROWD In a big pot, put: 2 pounds cubed beef 1 large can tomato sauce 1 Tbs parsley 2 Bay leaves 2 cloves garlic, chopped 2 cup chopped celery 2 large cans beef broth 1 large can chopped tomatoes 1 large can kidney beans, drained 1 medium can green beans, drained 2 cups chopped onions 2 cups chopped carrots Cook on medium heat 2 hours, then add a 12-ounce package of macaroni. Simmer until noodles are tender. Remove bay leaves. Serve with French bread and…enjoy! SPAGHETTI SQUASH WITH TOMATOES 1 medium spaghetti squash 2 Tbs water ½ cup green onions, sliced ½ cup red or green pepper, chopped 2 large tomatoes, chopped 2 Tbs minced parsley ¾ tsp dill weed ½ tsp salt 2 tsp minced fresh basil 2 Tbs grated parmesan Cut squash in half lengthwise; discard seeds. Put cut side down in baking dish. Add hot water ½” deep. Cover and bake at 350º for 30-40 minutes, until tender. In a skillet, heat water; add pepper and onions. Cook and stir for 2 mins; stir in to- matoes, parsley, dill, basil and salt. Bring to boil, reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 5 minutes until tender. When squash is cool, scoop our pulp separating strands with a fork; place in large bowl. Add tomato mixture and toss to combine. Memoires des choix des Jacque Good Eating! 2019 NFDA International Convention & Expo: Relive the Past, Explore the Present, Focus on Your Future BROOKFIELD,WI— The National Funeral Directors As- sociation (NFDA) International Convention and Expo, taking place October 27-30 in Chicago, IL will offer fu- neral professionals an opportunity to get their future in focus, while reliving the past and exploring the present, through unequalled opportunities for learning, network- ing and discovering new products and services. Seth Godin, bestselling author, teacher, entrepreneur and founder of altmba.com, will give the opening keynote ad- dress on Monday, October 28. Anyone with a Smartphone knows how much the world has changed and how fast it continues to change. Attention is precious, yet the noise around us continues to increase. Godin will take attendees on a fast-moving tour of how the new economy offers each attendee a priceless opportunity to tell stories that resonate and to ultimately earn the trust of those they seek to serve. Closing out the convention on Wednesday, October 30 is keynote speaker Ethan Morse, a filmmaker, United States Army veteran and Tomb Guard Sentinel, who will give attendees a behind-the-scenes look at the making of the documentary series Honor Guard. Narrated by Academy Award-nominated actor Sam Elliot, the series showcases the inspiring dedication that members of the third United States Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard) unceasingly exhibit to pay their respects to those who gave all. Filmed throughout our nation’s scenic capital region, this documentary high- lights the mission, training, history and impact of the sol- diers in The Old Guard, the oldest and most prestigious ac- tive-duty infantry unit in the United States Army. Following Wednesday’s General Session, attendees can enjoy a special pre-screening of Honor Guard, which is slated to be released in November. Unrivaled Education Sessions Tackle Critical Issues No matter what profession an individual works in, ed- ucation doesn’t stop once school is over, and funeral ser- vice is no exception. Ongoing education and professional development can help funeral professionals better under- stand the evolving needs of families and deliver excep- tional funerals and memorial services. Forty engaging workshops will address technical skills; business management; the value of ceremony; marketing and community outreach; grief and bereavement; and more. Sessions include: Preconvention Seminars: (additional fee) NFDA Arranger Training Seminar, NFDA Cremation Cer- tification Program, NFDA Certified Preplanning Con- sultant Seminar, Certified Celebrant Training (hosted by NFDA and presented by InSight Institute ), and Embalming and Reconstructive Techniques for Trauma, including Or- gan andTissue Cases presented by Vernie Fountain; Recon- structive Techniques for Severe Trauma presented by Jason Mishler; Grieving Dads: To the Brink and Back presented by Kelly Farley; What Consumers Expect From You Right Now presented by Georganne Bender and Richard Kizer; Traveling theWorld: Funerals, Past and Present presented by Caitlin Doughty; Planning Your Exit Strategy presented by Tim Hermann, Jake Johnson and Alan Creedy; Defusing Conflict in the Arrangement Room: Strategies from Family Therapists presented by Jason Troyer; It’s Not “Just a Cre- mation!” presented by Adam Sanden; and much more Innovation Flourishes in the Expo Hall The NFDA Convention features the world’s largest fu- neral service trade show, offering the newest and most exciting products, services and innovations from around the world. Many exhibitors plan to introduce inventive products and services during the convention. The Expo Hall will be open October 28 and 29 from noon to 5 p.m.; and October 30 from 9 a.m. to noon. Experience intimate, 20-minute speaker-led sessions in a relaxed atmosphere in the NFDA Tailgate Exchange area. NFDA Tailgate Exchange sessions will take place during Expo Hall hours. In the new Salute to Service Pavilion, attendees can meet with representatives dedicated to serving and honoring the nation’s veterans and fallen heroes, including representa- tives from each branch of the United States military, who will share a variety of information about the funeral ben- efits to which service members are entitled (and how fami- lies can access them), burials at sea and more. Attendees won’t want to miss special NFDA booths in the Expo Hall where they can learn about the associa- tion’s advocacy efforts in Washington, DC; the Pursuit of Excellence Award Program; Endorsed Providers that can save members time and money; and how they can stay in- formed with NFDA publications. NFDA is giving attendees a chance to win phenomenal prizes during the Great Big Giveaway on October 30. On Wednesday morning during Expo Hall hours, NFDA’s valued sponsors will hand out tickets for a chance to win a variety of fabulous prizes, including the grand prize of Continued on Page A38 News Association ContinueD