October 2017

NEWS OCTOBER 2017 Fam i l y Own e d a n d Ope r a t ed S i nce 1974 FUNERAL HOME & CEMETERY P O B o x 5 1 5 9 Yo u n g s t o w n O H 4 4 5 1 4 1 - 8 0 0 - 3 2 1 - 7 4 7 9 O n l i n e a t www . n o m i s p u b l i c a t i o n s . c o m P r e v i o u s l y P u b l i s h e d a s t h e Y B N e w s • S t i l l t h e P l a c e f o r Yo u r N e w s ! Classified Ads Shipping Directory Index of Advertisers Come see us in Booths 2848, 2953, and 3172 to learn HOW to achieve the WOW ! Promo Code: 8936 Divine Mortuary Services Lithonia, Georgia N omis P ublications , I nc . proudly announces the 2018 F eatured F irm … LITHONIA,GA— Following her 1979 graduation from Hunter College, Regina Mc- Donald began a career on Wall Street. She earned her brokerage certificate from the American Institute of Banking and had a successful career that lasted from 1988 to 1999 with Wachovia Bank of Georgia. In 1995 Mrs. McDonald suffered the devastating loss of her un- cle. After a very unpleasant experience while making the final arrangements she decided to embark on a journey to make a difference in the world of funeral service. In 1997 Regina enrolled at Gupton-Jones College of Fu- neral Service beginning her quest to help the experience for families losing a loved one. She earned her Associ- ate of Science with Honors and became Board Certified in Funeral Services & Embalming in 1999 through the Continued on Page A16 Thanks to those who submitted their firm for consideration as the 2018 directory feature firm. For information on how your firm can be featured turn to page A2. LOOK FOR THE NFDA CONVENTION LOGO THROUGHOUT THIS ISSUE 2017 CONVENTION PREVIEW BOSTON October 29 – NOVEMBER 1 EXHIBIT HALL LAYOUT PAGE A56 Visit Booth 3042 Hurricanes Harvey & Irma have affected many funeral homes and cemeteries in their paths. Learn how you can help – or get assistance – by visiting http://www.nfda.org/news/in-the-news/ nfda-news/id/2594/2017-hurricane- season-information-resources Funeral Nation TV has established a fund at https://www.tmcfunding.com/harvey See Page A2