Page A33 MAY 2022 FUNERAL HOME & CEMETERY NEWS Se c t i on A Time may be only a moment so keep a memory Necklace Urn Pendants for an Everlasting Keepsake. Urns hold a portion of the cremains. Sterling Silver and Gold pieces in stock. orders or catalog: www.cremationkeepsakes.com cremationkeepsakes@comcast.net 877-303-3144 CREMATION KEEPSAKES July 22–27, 2022 Emory Conference Center Hotel Atlanta, Georgia iccfa.com/university ICCFA University is a one of a kind educational event that blends practical classroom learning with continuous idea sharing. Choose from one of eight colleges taught by experts within deathcare, then spend a week learning and networking with fellow students. Experience the U for yourself by registering today! EXPERIENCE ICCFA FOR YOURSELF! POST-CONVENTION HIGHLIGHTS and crematories. In addition, attendees previewed a comprehensive demonstration of Batesville Connect, a new digital platform unlike anything else in the industry. A longstanding advocate for professional development, Batesville sponsored four educational sessions: “Defining Leadership in the Workplace” by Don Winsett, Davey Resource Group/Davey Tree Expert Co.; “Overcoming the Staffing Challenges of the 21st Century in a PostPandemic World” by Bob Heidlage, Global Recruiters of Batesville; “Next of Kin Scenarios” by Mike Elliott, Carriage Services; and “Top Tips for Navigating OSHA Compliance” by Dennis Madison, Forest Lawn Memorial Parks & Mortuaries. Batesville (www.Batesville.com), a wholly owned subsidiary of Hillenbrand, Inc. (NYSE:HI), is a recognized Batesville Delivers Flexibility and Value for Funeral Professionals and Families at ICCFA nual Convention and Exposition, March 22 – 24. The company showcased a variety of new products, memorialization offerings and technology solutions, including an exclusive Family Choices® digital personalization feature for online obituaries, and preview Batesville Connect™, an advanced digital platform that gives funeral directors better access to information and more control of their Batesville account. “There was tremendous excitement about this year’s live convention – from the breadth of new offerings to the quality of educational content – there was truly something for all attendees,” said Jenn Parvin, vice president of marketing and technology at Batesville. Flexibility and value are increasingly important in today’s funeral products, and Batesville is delivering both in a variety of ways, with contemporary metal and wood casket finishes, unique Family Choices personalization features and flexible interior designs that adapt to different style preferences. These elements were reflected in the products displayed in the Batesville booth, highlighted by the OC1 Finch and the Dryden Brown. The OC1 Finch 18-gauge steel has Family Choices personalization with a LifeView® panel and LifeStories® display medallion, a dual overlay and classic basketweave interior fabric. The Dryden Brown select veneer has a cremation-friendly liner and adjustable wood bed and mattress that are suitable for burial or cremation, with LifeSymbols® designs or display medallions and a plank-top design. The company also presented a new line of affordable NewPointe® hardboard cremation containers that feature a full 24” interior width and a stylish wood finish, combining functionality with modern aesthetics. “Technology is a key enabler and Batesville is continuing to add new digital capabilities and solutions to help funeral directors and families create meaningful funeral experiences,” said Parvin. With its latest innovation, Batesville website customers have access to the full library of Family Choices medallion and corner designs for use in online obituaries, providing consistency and continuity through every element of the service. A trusted technology partner to thousands of funeral homes, Batesville websites are built to meet the unique needs of every firm, with visualB AT E S V I L L E , I N— Batesville welcomed funeral and cemetery professionals back to Las Vegas for the 2022 ICCFA Anly engaging designs, flexible content management, revenue-generating e-commerce solutions, and integrations with industry leaders. ICCFA attendees received a hands-on demonstration of Batesville websites and leading MIS enterprise management software for funeral homes, cemeteries leader in the death care industry in North America, offering a comprehensive portfolio of burial and cremation products, memorialization options and innovative technology solutions. For more than 125 years, Batesville has supported licensed funeral professionals in helping families honor the lives of those they love.® A history of manufacturing excellence, product innovation, superior customer service and reliable delivery helped Batesville become – and remain – a market leader.
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