November 2021

Page A34 NOVEMBER 2021 FUNERAL HOME & CEMETERY NEWS Se c t i on A NFDA by the Numbers. It’s time to renew your NFDA Membership! NFDA educates. A leader in certification and training programs, NFDA has awarded 3,500 cremation certifications, 1,500 certified preplanning consultant credentials, and trains more than 3,000 people each year through a wide range of continuing education programs. Your main source for education: In addition to certification and training programs, NFDA offers the widest selection of CE and professional development options in funeral service with more than 100 opportunities each year to expand your knowledge: • Face-to-face and virtual conferences • Free webinars (some with CE for members only) • Virtual Roundtables • Online courses • Home study courses • National Emerging Leaders Program • Meet the Mentors Conference • International Convention & Expo Renewal invoices arrive in November. Renew easily online! NFDA Your Way! nfda.org/ membership 3,500 2021_NFDA Membership Campaign_NOMIS 1/3pg_Ad.indd 1 9/22/21 9:28 AM NEWS Association CONTINUED Museum Corner www. NMFH . org With 15 permanent exhibits, the museum offers an unrivaled educational and historical experience. facebook.com/ funeralmuseum @funeralmuseum twitter.com/ funeralmuseum more great exhibits: Don’t miss unique, special changing exhibits throughout the year and a bevy of family-friendly events and activities. Follow the museum on social medial or subscribe to the e-newsletter to stay current on all of our exciting happenings! Since 1992, the National Museum of Funeral History has housed the country’s largest collection of funeral service artifacts in 30,500 square feet of exhibit space. The museum features 15 per- manent exhibits on one of man’s oldest cultural customs. Explore the funeral memorabilia collection, discover the history of mourn- ing rituals, and learn about the rich heritage of funeral services. The Museum is located at 415 Barren Springs Drive, Hous- ton, Texas 77090. Visit www.nmfh.org for more details. F U N E R A L H O M E & C E M E T E R Y N E W S w w w . N o m i s P u b l i c a t i o n s . c o m Monthly Columns online at Have you heard the news? The National Museum of Funeral History has been awarded the 2021 Best Of Houston® Readers’ Choice Winner – Best Museum! It is a must-see Houston tourist attraction. National Museum of Funeral History wins Best Museum B est of H ouston ® R eaders ’ C hoice 2021 This is the second time (also in 2019) the museum has won Best Museum in Houston. Since 1992, the museum has grown over the de- cades through generous donations and acquisitions of significant items that document the history of the industry. With over 30,500 square feet of ex- hibit space today, the museum has become the larg- est educational center on funerary customs in the United States and perhaps the world. Thousands of visitors each year explore the museum’s exhibits. “Houston is home to some truly great museums with huge collections and rotating exhibits, but when it comes to showing someone Houston’s most interesting museum, it’s hard to beat the National Museum of Funeral History.” – Houston Press 2019 “Did you know that Houston is home to the largest funeral museum in the Nation? The National Museum of Funeral History blends the best parts of history and showmanship with elegant artifacts to show visitors the diverse ways people commemorate their loved ones around the world. No wonder they have been named 2021 Best Of Houston ® Readers’ Choice Winner – Best Museum!” – Houston Press 2021 “I think we have started something really special and inspiring for our industry,” said FPPS founder Michael Dixon, whose organization is dedicated to breaking down barriers around conversations about the challenges of funeral service work. “We want to change the way the funeral sector looks at mental health. We want individuals who request our help to have positive, helpful experiences so that we can retain good people in the funeral sector,” said Kim Zavrotny, FPPS program director and a funeral director at McCo- mas Funeral Home in Maryland. This conversation with Codi and any peer support meeting is open to anyone in the death care profession, in any role in the funeral home, cemetery or crematory, or at any stage in their career. Join your peers on Tuesday, November 16, 2021 at 8pm ET / 7pm CT / 5pm PT via Zoom link at www .goCANA.org/peersupport. Funeral Professionals Peer Support Group is committed to providing support, healing, education and knowledge to funeral professionals. They promote wholeness and well- ness by uniting funeral sector professionals through a Can- ada-wide network of regional organizations offering sup- port, information and resources within their community. Founded in 1913, the Cremation Association of North America (CANA) is an international organization of over 3,300 members, composed of funeral homes, cemeteries, crematories, industry suppliers, and consultants. CANA members believe that cremation is preparation for me- morialization. Codi Shewan Continued from Page A33 SEND US YOUR NEWS! PO Box 5159, Youngstown, OH 44514 1-800-321-7479 info@nomispublications.com