Page B8 November 2022 FUNERAL HOME & CEMETERY NEWS Se c t i on B FOREST GROVE,OR— Woodfold Manufacturing is now the sole manufacturer for Hufcor designed acoustically rated Accordion Partitions. The original Hufcor manufacturing line was transferred from Hufcor’s Wisconsin plant to Woodfold’s (Forest Grove, OR) late in 2021 and Woodfold has been manufacturing the 3100 and the 4100 series of Hufcor’s Acoustical Accordion Partitions (doors) to customers’ orders since January of 2022. The Partitions have sound transmission levels (STC) of 31 and 41 respectively. The Hufcor Series 3100 and 4100 Accordion Partitions, by Woodfold, will continue to be marketed and sold through the current/existing Hufcor nationwide distributor network who work with customers, architects and contractors to ensure selection and final installation are in harmony with the aesthetics and ergonomics of any building. Woodfold has been reaching out to the architectural and contracting community to advise them of the changes and also informing of the opportunity to continue to specify and install this contemporary system of space separation. The Hufcor design is an accordion door utilizing a continuous hardwearing laminated cover along both sides to form a single continuous wall. Some of the benefits of Hufcor Design Accordion Partitions by Woodfold are the fast setup and adjustment with no floor tracks to create tripping hazards or collecting debris. Accordion partitions are a fast and economical way to divide space and with industry leading STC levels, they keep rooms separated in sight and sound at the same time. Details including product downloads can be seen at Woodfold’s website: www.woodfold.com/hufcor Hufcor Exclusively Manufactured at Woodfold Manufacturing Graystone Associates, Inc Adds New Talent speeds to all major United States metropolitan areas. “We’re proud to bring our wide selection of oversize and veteran caskets to funeral homes across the country, available in over 20 colors and sizes up to 44-inches wide,” said Scott Ginsberg, Titan Casket CEO. “Today, we enable hundreds of funeral homes to virtually expand their selection, and now we can fulfill these requests even faster.” While most knowTitan Casket as a consumer-facing brand, the company has grown quickly in 2022 by partnering with progressive funeral homes across the country, offering competitive wholesale rates, to supplement their current selection. “Our goal is not to replace your current supplier,” said Joshua Siegel, co-founder. “However, we are here to immediately expand your selection to over 1,000 caskets; we want you to be able to fulfill any client request. We are here 7 days a week for you.” Titan’s proprietary logistics and client service solutions, originally developed for the consumer market, enables the company to build and ship custom caskets to funeral homes in under 24 hours. Titan calls itself “your favorite backup casket supplier.” “Call us at 1:00pm,” continued Siegel, “and you have access to our selection at 1:01pm. Our best clients started by ordering one casket, saw our quality and service, and now have catalogs and displays in their funeral homes. We are here to co-develop the right program for you.” Founded in 2016 by funeral market disruptor Ginsberg, who was later joined by co-founders Joshua and Elizabeth Siegel, the company allows customers to buy over 1,000 models of caskets online, while having the ability to customize their casket, receive it “on demand,” and experience unmatched customer service. Titan Casket sells directly to funeral homes as well as to the public through its own website, Amazon, Walmart, Sam’s Club and Costco. Visit www.titancasket.com to learn more and follow them on Twitter, Facebook and Pinterest. Titan Casket Continued from Page B1 The Memorial Classic Reaches One Million Dollars in All-Time Donations WEBSTER,TX— Graystone Associates, Inc is pleased to announce the addition of David Speaks to the Graystone team. David, a licensed funeral director, brings a wealth of insight and experience. David comes to Graystone from the Speaks family, known for its established legacy in funeral service located in Independence, MO. Speaks Chapels is an independent, family-owned funeral firm widely regarded as a pioneer in Funeral Service. It began its relationship with Graystone in 2004, and continues as a valued client. Graystone’s areas of expertise include: professional development for all levels of staff and leadership teams; insight and directives for business operations and strategy; hiring and recruiting services; succession planning; Performance based compensation; and Client/Family feedback through a patented survey and reporting system. Much more than a “new hire,” David’s unique ability to provide experience as a Graystone trained funeral professional is of particular value, as he can relate to their situations as a peer, as well as a Graystone expert. It’s important to note that David was one of the highest performing funeral professionals in Graystone’s history, winning repeated Graystone Greats® Awards. David’s role will encompass coaching and support for all levels of staff. He will deliver on-site professional development using Graystone’s registered and trademarked proprietary systems, including Graystone’s acclaimed innovation: The Cycle of Excellence®. With entrepreneurial and operational experience, David is an outstanding relationship builder and facilitator. His high level of energy will serve Graystone clients well. David brings a passion for Graystone’s approach. He looks forward to helping independent funeral businesses grow and improve, in a continual basis, with hands-on support. Graystone Associates, Inc® is a professional development and business advisory firm specializing in the funeral service business. Their clients are among the top performing independent firms in the United States and Canada. Graystone’s learning curriculum maps to each client’s unique business strategy, and is designed to increase growth, revenue, market share, individual performance and overall work culture. All of which is tracked and measured through data analytics, based on customer satisfaction rates and financial performance. Their approach is continuous and results in sustainable change, with hands-on support and accountability to ensure client success. To learn more, contact Lisa Streiff at lisa@graystoneassociates.com or call 773-620-0786. David Speaks SCOTTSDALE,AZ—The Memorial Classic’s annual golf event brought in a total of $210,000 in donations for the 2022 year. This number officially brought their grand total of donations to over one million dollars of giving back to the funeral profession over the past 40 years. The Memorial Classic took place April 24th- 26th in Las Vegas, NV. Each year the profession’s finest fly out from across the country to participate in this two-day golf event. This year’s event had 107 participants. It’s organized by Tom Johnson, Jake Johnson, Kim Price, Bill Cutter, and the Johnson Consulting Group team in efforts to give back to educating the next generation of funeral service. The donations from this event go directly to the Funeral Service Foundation’s Academic Scholarships as well as ICCFA’s Funeral Trust Foundation. These donations serve to provide educational opportunities, scholarships, supplies and more for those entering or furthering their education in funeral service. JimPrice, Chairman of the ICCFA Educational Foundation stated, “We are very grateful for all of the support The Memorial Classic provides us. Without it, we would not be able to make education accessible to our profession’s future leaders.” “The Funeral Service Foundation is grateful for the continued generosity of Johnson Consulting Group, Tom Johnson, Jake Johnson, and all those who support the Foundation via Memorial Classic,” said Foundation executive director Lee Wiensch, CAE, CFRE. “Our Memorial Classic Academic Scholarship winners regularly say, ‘Thank you for believing in me.’ We know they will be professional trailblazers, just like those who are remembered each year at the Memorial Classic.” Tom Johnson, founder of Johnson Consulting Group, started this event 40 years ago to get friends from the profession together for a few days over golf. Now it’s one of the most successful fundraising events in the profession year after year. “It’s great to see how a group of people passionate about the future of the profession can make a difference,” says Tom, “We are always grateful for the attendees and their generosity.” Jake Johnson, CEO of Johnson Consulting Group, has watched this event grow from day one into something everyone looks forward to each year. “It’s a huge milestone for the event to reach one million dollars in donations,” says Jake, “I am proud of everyone involved who has made this happen year after year.” Since 1945, the Funeral Service Foundation has served as the profession’s philanthropic voice. As the charitable arm of the National Funeral Directors Association since 1997, the Foundation receives operational support fromNFDA and donors across the profession to help advance its mission to support funeral service in building meaningful relationships with the families and the communities it serves. The ICCFA Educational Foundation, founded in 2005, seeks to make education accessible to the future leaders of the deathcare profession. It does this by awarding scholarships to the educational programs of the International Cemetery, Cremation and Funeral Association, as well as advancing initiatives designed to promote the profession and support the individuals who answer the call of service. The ICCFA Educational Foundation is a taxexempt 501(c)(3) charity. Johnson Consulting Group is committed to providing intelligent business solutions that address succession, operational, financial, and customer service needs within funeral homes and cemeteries. JCG has been creating personalized partnerships and growing revenue with funeral and cemetery business owners, managers, and staff for over two decades with solutions including succession planning services, financial management and accounting services, and professional funeral and cemetery consulting. 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