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Page A26 JANUARY 2022 FUNERAL HOME & CEMETERY NEWS Se c t i on A 800-331-9093 For over thirty years Rick and Elizabeth Roberts have been supplying the funeral industry with superior quality handcrafted hardwood chapel furniture, still handcrafted by Rick & his craftsmen on a custom built to order basis. Large Baby Bier/Cremation Altar as the base of the Urn Carrier, offers multi-purpose functionality. Guaranteed 1 Unit in Stock on the 1 st of Each month! Urn Carrier Provincial Large Baby Bier/Cremation Altar RD/129 Cherry Queen Anne Formal Altar pictured with optional lighted Urn Riser Queen Anne Collection Introducing the Formal Altar Pictured with Urn Carrier and Flag/Bible Holder Visit for Web Specials! robertsanddowney.com A licensed funeral di- rector, Chandra Gerald Jennings served Cedar Crest Funeral Home in Dallas, TX for over thir- ty years. After its closing in 2005, Jennings and her husband, Pastor Dedrick Jennings, also a licensed funeral direc- tor, founded Sacred Fu- neral Home in 2006. A 1981 graduate of the Dallas institute of Funeral Ser- vice, Jennings is actively involved with numerous na- tional, state and local funeral associations. THE ULTIMATE 1000 LIFT™ & THE STEPPER Solo Transfer in the prep room and on removals Electrically lifts and lowers on stairs! PATENT PENDING SAVE YOUR BACK 1-800-628-8809 WWW .MORTUARYLIFT. COM � � � VIDEOS ON WEBSITE The 100 Black Women of Funeral Service organization recognizes the fol- lowing two funeral directors who provide an inspiring vision and strategic alignment that helps people connect their personal goals to their professional goals. They encourage the entrepreneurial spirit of creativity, empower and motivate others with a legacy of teamwork among funeral colleagues. Con- gratulations to Diane L. Gentles and Chandra Gerald Jennings . Diane L. Gentles Diane L. Gentles B rown ’ s F uneral H ome Plainfield, New Jersey A licensed New Jer- sey funeral director and embalmer since 1993, Diane L. Gentles owns and operates Brown Fu- neral Service in Plain- field, NJ, which was founded in 1922 by her father, Tyree P. Jones. A graduate of the Ameri- can Academy McAllister Institute of Funeral Ser- vice, she is a member of the Alpha Kappa Alpha So- rority, Garden State Funeral Directors Association, Na- tional Funeral Directors and Morticians Association, National Funeral Directors Association, New Jersey State Funeral Directors Association, 100 Black Wom- en of Funeral Service and the Essex, Union and West Hudson Funeral Directors Association. Chandra Gerald Jennings Chandra Gerald Jennings S acred F uneral H ome Cedar Hills, Texas creativity, entrepreneurial spirit, and teamwork. They empower and motivate others – connecting their personal goals to their professional goals – leaving a legacy of insight and professionalism. Let’s recognize their achievements! By E lleanor S tarks , cfsp Founder and Executive Director 100 B lack W omen of F uneral S ervice , I nc . P henomenal W omen in L eadershi p These women stand out ! Whether continuing their family’s legacy or taking a leap of faith into the profession, they have become leaders through hard work and dedication to the Funeral Service Industry. Asmanagers, owners, role models and mentors, each of these women have an inspiring vision, and have used their talents to help others. These leaders encourage SEND US YOUR NEWS! PO Box 5159 Youngstown, Oh 44514 1-800-321-7479 info@nomispublications.com 2022-2024 BLACK BOOK Of African American - Multicultural & - International Funeral Home Resource Guide Coming Soon!! Let’s start 2022 on the right track! Rated #1 Directory by local state district and national organizations and funeral firms. The Multicultural Resource Guide for the savvy funeral home owner/business entrepreneur and management team! Email 100bwfs@gmail.com today! Deadline for advertisement January 30, 2022 RSVP your business directory for Spring 2022. Informatize your business The Best will win a $350 .00 Gift Card or Cash Plus a Full Page write up for your business in the 2022-2024 Black Book