December 2021

Page A33 DECEMBER 2021 FUNERAL HOME & CEMETERY NEWS Se c t i on A www.ChildrenGrieve.org Visit our website to access dedicated resources to support children that are grieving and connect to local support.  Working to ensure no child grieves alone. 3” HEARSE NAMEPLATES 1-8 spaces $80.50 per nameplate 9-13 spaces $92.50 per nameplate 14-15 spaces $109.00 per nameplate 16-18 spaces $119.00 per nameplate Many Letter Styles and Sizes Available DEDUCT $10.00 each for Satin Aluminum Finish New Embalming: History, Theory, and Practice Coming Soon NEWS Educational NEW YORK,NY— McGraw Hill Pub- lishers has announced the forthcoming publication of the comprehensive and thoroughly updated sixth edition of Em- balming: History, Theory, and Practice by Sharon L. Gee-Mascarello. Sponsored by the American Board of Funeral Service Ed- ucation, this is the most complete and up- to-date reference on the art and science of embalming for students and practitioners. This new edition of the trusted classic, avail- able in March 2022, includes a foreword by Robert G. Mayer, and covers the long his- Preneed program not available in all states. PM3338 THE OF BOTH WORLDS INTRODUCING the InTrust Preneed product suite. For the first time in preneed funding solutions, you can have the security of insurance and the higher return potential of a trust. It’s all in one program, along with robust marketing services to help grow your business. Not a bad way to start the new year. Happy holidays! PhysiciansMutual.com/preneed 800.974.1802 Annual Meeting of The Conference to be held in Houston Sharon L. Gee-Mascarello FAYETTEVILLE,AR— The In- ternational Conference of Funer- al Service Examining Boards (The Conference) will hold its Annual Meeting, February 23-24, 2022 in Houston, TX at the Hyatt Regen- cy Galleria. The 118th gathering of The Conference will allow regulators and other funeral service profession- als to reconnect in-person and dis- cuss challenges as the transition to the “new normal” begins. Respect of human remains in regu- lation, top regulatory cases, National Board Exam updates, and interactive forums are all on the agenda this year, as well as a tour of the National Mu- seum of Funeral History. Adminis- trators from North America will have the opportunity to dive into trending topics while other attendees will learn about the upcoming Job Task Analy- sis survey and exam blueprint process. An attendee favorite, Board Member Training with Dale Atkinson, will be offered on Tuesday, February 22. Dedicated to the goal of full partici- pation in the Annual Meeting of the Delegate Assembly, The Conference Board of Directors was pleased to an- nounce a travel grant will be award- ed to each member board to send one qualified delegate to the meeting. This opportunity will allow the Confer- ence community to reconvene in-per- son as they address the current regula- tory environment and the challenges in fulfilling public protection man- dates. All delegate grant submissions are due by January 15, 2022. Located next to the Houston Gal- leria in uptown Houston, the Hyatt Regency is steps from the city’s most exceptional shopping, dining, and entertainment. Attendees may sub- mit their registration form, book ho- tel reservations, and view the Justifica- tion Toolkit by clicking “Events” on The Conference website. Please note a separate virtual meeting will be of- fered in March open to all Confer- ence members and other funeral ser- vice professionals. The International Conference of Funeral Service Examining Boards is headquartered in Fayetteville, AR. Founded in 1904, the membership of The Conference is composed of funeral service licensing boards and regulatory agencies throughout the United States and Canada. For more information on The Conference, visit www.theconferenceline.org. tory of embalming, explains embalming the- ory, describes present practice, including the latest trends regarding decedent care, and de- livers the most current information on the art and science of embalming. Special attention has been given to the cre- ation of a safe working environment, from the standpoint of ergonomics, personal hygiene, to the use of personal protective equipment (PPE). Expanded technical areas of the book will assist readers in the prepara- tion of the bo dy for viewing without using Continued on page A34