October 2018

Page A58 OCTOBER 2018 FUNERAL HOME & CEMETERY NEWS S ec t i on A Understanding the important role funerals and memorialization play in the lives of youth Resources are available in English and Spanish to help you create meaningful and healing memorialization experiences for families and communities. Learn more at FuneralServiceFoundation.org E-BOOK AND VIDEO FREE to share on your website DOWNLOAD embed code online 12-PAGE BOOKLET REQUEST complimentary copies online CUSTOMIZE and purchase with your logo 2018 CONVENTION PREVIEW Monday IS “THINK PINK” DAY Monday, October 15 is “Think Pink” Day for Breast Cancer Awareness. Get your pink badge ribbon and wear pink to show your support! A lot of networking happens during workshops and in the Expo Hall, but NFDA’s exclusive social events will give attendees an opportunity to cement new friendships and renew old ones. Special events, planned exclusively for NFDA Convention attendees, will show why Salt Lake City is one of this country’s hidden gems. NFDA is rolling out the red carpet to kick off the 2018 NFDA Convention. Reconnect with old friends (and make a few new ones) during the Welcome Party inspired by the Remembering a Life Film Contest. On Sunday, Octo- ber 14, enjoy great entertainment, light hors d’oeurves and a cash bar (included with registration). Attendees won’t want to miss their chance to help others. During the an- nual Habitat for Humanity project on Saturday, October 13, attendees will improve a Salt Lake City communi- ty and make home ownership a reality for a local family by volunteering for Salt Lake Valley Habitat for Humani- ty (there is no fee to participate but at- tendees must sign-up in advance). The Bow Tie Classic, benefiting the Funeral Service Foundation, will take place Sunday, October 14 at Mountain Dell Golf Course. Held this year in memory of the past Foundation Trust- ee Bob Biggins, this lively and welcom- ing golf outing advances the Founda- tion’s mission to support funeral service in building meaningful relationships with the families and communities it serves (registration required). Celebrate the shining stars of funer- al service during the All-Star Recogni- tion Ceremony on Monday, October 15. NFDA will recognize funeral pro- fessionals who are NFDA Certified Cre- matory Operators, NFDA Certified Preplanning Consultants; recipients of Creating Lifelong Memories in the Beehive State the NFDA International Professional Achievement Certificate; recipients of a Funeral Service Founda- tion award or scholarship; and APFSP Certified Fu- neral Service Practitio- ners. NFDA will also cel- ebrate funeral homes that have earned an NFDA Green Funeral Practice Certificate or a 2018 NFDA Pursuit of Excel- lence Award. The power of music is undeniable. It can invoke the deepest feelings or in- stantly whisk you away to the fondest moments of the past preserved in sweet memories of the people and places that mean the most. Attendees will want to make time to attend the Service of Re- membrance, taking place on Tuesday, October 16, during which NFDA will explore the importance of music at funerals and honor the memory of fu- neral service family mem- bers who have died dur- ing the last year. Pop. Rock. Hip hop. Country. No matter what attendees’ taste in music, they’re sure to have a blast during the Funeral Direc- tors Under 40 at Keys on Main on Tuesday, Octo- ber 17 (ticket required). Get ready to celebrate Oktoberfest the NFDA way at Snowbird Resort. After grabbing a stein of frosty ale (or wine or soda) attendees will get their fill from the authen- tic, German-inspired din- ner buffet. Live entertain- ment – including a polka music – and fun activi- ties await attendees at this premier resort nestled in breathtaking scenery that can only be experienced in Utah (ticket required).