January 2022

Page A31 JANUARY 2022 FUNERAL HOME & CEMETERY NEWS Se c t i on A NEW! NFDA Cremation Success Seminar A Virtual Event - February 15-16, 2022 • Informative • Inspirational • Impactful Join NFDA for our very first virtual Cremation Success Seminar that promises to cover it all. You’ll come away with the latest information on cremation liability, online arrangements, marketing, competing with low-cost providers, and more! While the virtual platform doesn’t include the warm weather and sunshine this year, you can still count on informative, inspirational, and impactful learning, plus a few surprises. Registration opens January 14, 2022. Visit nfda.org/cremationconference • Making a low-cost cremation option profitable • Differentiating your cremation business • Liability and protecting your business • Cremation arrangements • Cremation innovation showcase 2022_Virtual Cremation Conference_NOMIS_HalflPg Ad .indd 1 12/7/21 10:39 AM www. vischerfuneralsupplies.com O n -L ine A ssOciAte D egree i n F unerAL s ervice 1616 Church Street | Nashville, TN 37203 615-327-3927 | www.guptoncollege.edu For information concerning cost and program call 615-327-3927, go to our website at guptoncollege.edu or email admissions@guptoncollege.edu. If you are interested in becoming a licensed funeral professional, John A. Gupton College can help you get there. The Associate Degree in Funeral Service is an accredited program. Our online program is flexible, career-focused and may be completed in 12 or 16 months. Financial Aid is available. NEWS Association CONTINUED NFDA Partners with Two New Endorsed Providers press_releases@nomispublications.com www. nomi s pub l i c a t i ons . com Send Us Your News! BROOKFIELD,WI— The National Funeral Directors Association (NFDA) has partnered with two new endorsed providers, Heartland Payroll Process- ing and Mercer Health & Benefits LLC, to offer NFDA health plans and to help members manage their business and payroll more efficiently. For some funeral home owners and managers, processing payroll can be time-consuming and complex. Heart- land Payroll Processing, formerly known as TSYS , has been a valued endorsed pro- vider partner for merchant processing for more than eight years, helping hundreds of NFDA members save time and money. “We are excited to expand our endorsed provider relationship with Heartland and offer this new service to members,” said NFDA Senior Vice President of Mem- bership Anna Bernfeld, CAE. “Heart- land Payroll Processing will significantly reduce the time spent on payroll so you can focus on serving families and grow- ing your business.” Heartland Payroll Processing is a flex- ible and easy-to-use payroll solution that accommodates all of a funeral home’s payroll needs, avoids errors and eliminates confusion. Whether a fu- neral home has one employee or 100, Heartland Payroll Processing eliminates guesswork so owners and managers can quickly and confidently submit payroll and payroll taxes on time from any in- ternet-enabled device. With this new partnership, NFDA members will have access to payroll spe- cialists who understand the funeral ser- vice profession and what is needed for a successful payroll experience. Heartland is committed to helping NFDA mem- bers build greater efficiency in their op- erations while saving valuable time. Heartland’s services include: Clear, straightforward payroll pricing – no hid- den fees or surprises; Payroll tax man- agement with a wide variety of report- ing capabilities; Scalable solutions – the product will grow with your business; In- tegration with point of sale, 401 thou- sand, general ledger and workers’ com- pensation; and On-demand access to payroll professionals who can provide state- and/or industry-specific labor laws, customizable documents and more. Affordable Health Insurance Quality, affordable health insurance is a sought-after benefit by employees. To help funeral home owners ensure they are offering the best possible insurance to retain and attract employees, NFDA has partnered with Mercer Health & Benefits LLC, which offers access to medical, dental, vision and life insur- ance plans that are compliant with the requirements of the Affordable Care Act. Mercer understands the unique health- care needs of small to medium-sized companies an d is committed to their suc- Continued on page A33