October 2018

Page A2 OCTOBER 2018 FUNERAL HOME & CEMETERY NEWS S ec t i on A Published Monthly by: Nomis Publications, Inc. PO Box 5159, Youngstown, OH 44514 1-800-321-7479 FAX 1-800-321-9040 www.nomispublications.com info@nomispublications.com Subscription: United States $25.00 - Canada/Mexico $50.00 Circulation 21,000 per issue. Overseas rates available. Deadline for Press Releases: 5th of the Previous month. Advertising: Display Ad rates sent upon request. Classified and Shipping Directory rates published in each issue. All advertising must be received by the 5th of the previous month. Due to the vast amount of sources, the publisher is not responsible for the content of any news articles or advertisements. Nor is the publisher responsible for any loss of revenue by failure to insert an advertisement. 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ISSN 1944-1126 Funeral Home & Cemetery News Online at www.nomispublications.com MONTHLY FEATURES Classified Ads.............................................................................................. ..B19 Shipping Directory....................................................................................... ..B16 Calendar of Events....................................................................................... ...B2 Association News......................................................................................... .A35 Deaths.......................................................................................................... .A46 Educational News........................................................................................ .A43 Suppliers News............................................................................................ ...B1 COLUMNS: A Proactive Approach to Advance Funeral Planning by Chris Kuhnen.......... .A6 Aftercare 101 by Linda Findlay.................................................................... .A20 Embalming Tips & Tools by Matt Black........................................................ .A16 HearseHub by Mike Jamar............................................................................ ..B6 Let’s Chat by Kristan Dean. ........................................................................... .A8 Memoires des choix des Jacque by Kate Frediani-Gorman........................ .A40 Millennial Directors by Matthew Morian and Zach Carnley.......................... .A10 Museum Corner........................................................................................... .A42 Observations by Steven Palmer................................................................... .A12 Protecting Your Families and Your Business by Jim Starks......................... .A18 The Lincoln Funeral Diary by Todd Van Beck.............................................. .A22 Random Musings by Nancy Weil................................................................... .A4 NOTICE FUNERAL HOME AND CEMETERY NEWS was sent in three parts. Section A is in two parts, pages A1-A48 and pages A49-A60, and Section B, which contains the Classified Advertising consists of pages B1-B28. If you do not receive all three sections please call 1-800-321-7479 or email info@nomispublications.com. FUNERAL HOME & CEMETERY NEWS Online Directories US & International Funeral Homes • Supply Companies Cemeteries • Pet Memorialization Companies Trade Associations • Plus Much More... www.nomispublications.com Like Us On HAVE YOU SEEN THESE CHILDREN? The photographs below have been provided by the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children. Please help locate these children by posting in your lobby, office, on your bulletin board, etc. Anyone with information should immediately contact the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children at 1-800-843-5678 or (703)235-3900 BENJAMIN RIDLEY Circumstances: Benjamin’s photo is shown age-progressed to 50 years. He was last seen on July 2, 1982. Benjaminmay still be in the local area or hemay have traveled to Seattle, WA. He may use the nickname Benjie. Missing Since: 7/2/1982 Missing From: Burien, Washington Date of Birth: 4/2/1967 Age Now: 51 Yrs Sex: Male Race: White Hair: Brown Eyes: Hazel Height: 5’7” Weight: 130 lbs CAITLIN BOATNER Circumstances: Both photos are of Caitlin. She was last seen on October 6, 2017. Missing Since: 10/6/2017 Missing From: Woodstock, Georgia Date of Birth: 4/8/2001 Age Now: 17 Yrs Sex: Female Race: White Hair: Blonde Eyes: Blue Height: 5’3” Weight: 143 lbs DESIREE DELGADO-CASILLAS Circumstances: Desiree was last seen on October 22, 2017. Missing Since: 10/22/2017 Missing From: Glendale, Arizona Date of Birth: 11/23/2001 Age Now: 16 Yrs Sex: Female Race: Hispanic Hair: Lt. Brown Eyes: Brown Height: 5’3” Weight: 110 lbs Age Progression Submit your photograph or line drawing and Include: • your firm’s name, address, phone number(s) • name of contact person • a short description of your facility Send to FRONT COVER c/o Nomis Publications, Inc PO Box 5159 • Youngstown, Ohio 44514 For more information, call Kim 800-321-7479 kim@nomispublications.com www.nomispublications.com FEATURING HERE Affinity Memorial Chapel hosts a Community Tribute to Aretha Franklin Affinity Owner Lori Diaz and Mayor of Columbus, Andrew J. Ginther. public. Fans had a place and time to express their love, share their memories and to celebrate her ex- traordinary life. Continued on Page A22 COLUMBUS,OH— On August 16, 2018 the world lost another iconic figure, Aretha Franklin . She was an extraordinary legend. Her talent, her music and her legacy will def- initely live on. On August 22, Affinity Me- morial Chapel hosted a memorial tribute for Ms. Franklin, opening their doors to the