February 2021

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CALL FOR DETAILS: 561-602-3330 www.PremierFuneralSupply.com By E lleanor S tarks B easley , cfsp Founder and Executive Director 100 B lack W omen of F uneral S ervice , I nc . Funeral Service is a privileged calling to serve the grieving and the bereaved. For Funeral Directors, the meaning of death is service. It is our responsibility to take the mystery out of it and help those who are overwhelmed with emotions. Those in the new generation of Living Legends have lifted the spirits of millions of families through their education, training, service, professionalism and compassion. Their leadership and success have broken down barriers and made them trailblazers, mentors and role models to many funeral colleagues. As we share family heritage and achievements, we recognize that every journey is different. Most importantly, their journeys are not finished yet! Please use them as mentors, ask questions, visit with them, and share their stories with others. Congratulations to the 2021 100BWFS Living Legends of Funeral Service. The 100 Black Women of Funeral Service want to make their profession the go-to career for those who know the importance of compassion, commitment and excellence in service. Email us at 100BWFS@gmail.com. Celebrating a New Generation of L iving L egends of F uneral S ervice and their Contributions to the Industry A F uneral D irector ’ s J ourney The Making of a Legend R oss M ortuary Houston, Texas Ross Mortuary Family Unity Financial Life helps Needy Family Staff at Ross Mortuary tion, Independent Funeral Directors Association of Tex- as, National Funeral Directors and Morticians Associa- tion Inc and the 100 Black Women of Funeral Service. Congratulations to a wonderful licensed married fu- neral service couple honorees and their third-gener- ation legacy, all of whom graduated from the Com- monwealth Institute of Mortuary Science. Ross Mortuary was established in 1938 by Bur- nett and Helene Ross. Throughout the years, Ross Mortuary has served over 400 families and maintains a reputation of being family owned and operated. Owners Edward C. and Burnell Loche have operat- ed the business alongside their children, Edward C. Loche, II and Edwina Loche Barrett, both licensed third generation funeral directors. Edwards parents, Lee Edward and Opeary Mae Loche also established Loche Mortuary in Bas- trop, LA. His daughter, Edwina, a licensed insurance agent in Texas, serves as the chief financial officer alongside her brother. Burnell Elaine Ross Loche, president of Ross Mortuary and the found- er’s daughter, is a mem- ber of the Houston Funeral Directors Associa- FIRST CLASS SUBSCRIPTION FUNERAL HOME & CEMETERY NEWS Call 1-800-321-7479 CINCINNATI,OH— Unity Financial Life Insur- ance Company was able to donate to a needy fami- ly this holiday season. The home office staff collected money all year long, through a program called “Blue Jean Charity”. They used the collected funds to assist an Indiana family known to company employees. Since the company sponsored program’s inception in 2006, home office employees have helped over twenty- two families. This year’s recipients were a family that experienced a tragic house fire which destroyed the en- tire dwelling. $2,000 in funds were raised which helped purchase everyday essentials for the family such as food, clothing, and shelter. “We started the Blue Jean Charity as a fun way for home office employees to be able to wear blue jeans to work ev- ery Friday, and the last working day of each month,” said Jay Hardy, president and CEO of Unity Financial Life. Employees can wear jeans only if they donate a dollar into the Christmas holiday fund. At the end of the year the collected funds are used to help needy families. Unity Financial Life is one of the fastest growing life in- surance companies in the country. They are domiciled in Ohio and are licensed to do business in 48 states plus the District of Columbia. The company can be reached at www.uflife.com or by calling 877-523-3231. Send Us Your News! PO Box 5159, Youngstown, OH 44514 Fax 1-800-321-9040 Email info@nomispublications.com FUNERAL HOME & CEMETERY NEWS We welcome news of the industry. Send us information on your firm today! Dual Pillow Sleeves Two fluid-resistant pillow sleeves provide storage for sheets, plastic or other items. 1-800-645-8966 www.kanga-woo.com Dual Inside Pockets Two inside pockets for used gloves or any other small personal items.