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Page A38 JULY 2021 FUNERAL HOME & CEMETERY NEWS Se c t i on A Since 1992, the National Museum of Funeral History has housed the country’s largest collection of funeral service artifacts in 30,500 square feet of exhibit space. The museum features 15 permanent exhibits on one of man’s oldest cultural customs. Explore the funeral memorabilia collection, discover the history of mourning rituals, and learn about the rich heritage of funeral services. The Museum is located at 415 Barren Springs Drive, Houston, Texas 77090. Visit www.nmfh.org for more details. Charity Golf Classic N ovember 8, 2021 Support the Museum’s future by securing your 2021 Sponsorship Commitment! 2021 S ponsorship L evels Platinum Sponsor.......................$20,000 Gold Sponsor..............................$15,000 Silver Sponsor.............................$10,000 Bronze Sponsor.............................$6,000 Golf Cart Sponsor. .......................$6,000 Flag Sponsor.................................$5,000 Beverage Cart Sponsor..................$5,000 Longest Drive Sponsor..................$3,500 Closest to the Pin Sponsor............$3,500 Driving Range Sponsor.................$3,500 Team of Five.................................$2,500 Course Sponsor.............................$2,000 Friend of the Museum. .. $1,000 & under Individual Player..............................$600 Ride Along. .....................................$325 Confirm your sponsorship today and register for the tournament online at www.nmfh.org. If you are unable to register online, contact the Museum at 281-876-3063. Museum Corner www.nmfh.org With 15 permanent exhibits, the museum offers an unrivaled educational and historical experience. facebook.com/ funeralmuseum @funeralmuseum twitter.com/ funeralmuseum more great exhibits: Don’t miss unique, special changing exhibits throughout the year and a bevy of family-friendly events and activities. Follow the museum on social medial or subscribe to the e-newsletter to stay current on all of our exciting happenings! News Educational Hone Your Skills: NFDA to host Embalming and Restorative Art Seminar BROOKFIELD,WI— Embalm- ers of all skill levels are invited to learn from some of the funeral profession’s foremost experts dur- ing the National Funeral Direc- tors Association 2021 Embalming and Restorative Art Seminar, tak- ing place September 16-17 at the Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Sci- ence in Pittsburgh, PA. This semi- nar will feature live demonstrations and highlight best practices for en- suring organ and tissue donors are viewable by loved ones and friends. The dynamic and engaging NFDA Embalming and Restorative Art Seminar offers both experienced and novice embalmers an opportunity to cultivate their knowledge and tech- niques; everything they learn can be immediately applied when they re- turn to their funeral home. The seminar will be led by some of the country’s most respected au- thorities on embalming and restor- ative art and organ and tissue do- nation: Sarah Czajowski, licensed funeral director and certified tissue bank specialist from Pittsburgh, PA; T. Scott Gilligan, NFDA general counsel, Cincinnati, OH; Aman- da Marie Ellis King, licensed fu- neral director and embalmer from Springfield, MO; Cara Krepp, cer- tified tissue bank specialist from Pittsburgh, PA; and Jason Mishler, CFSP, MBIE, licensed funeral di- rector and embalmer and recon- structive specialist from Columbia City, IN. These noted experts will lead ses- sions on a variety of topics, includ- ing: the recovery process for long bones, tendons, skin, eyes, heart valves and tissue; embalming donor cases; preparing un-embalmed cas- es; color theory and the biology be- hind the application of cosmetics; and embalming risk management. Participants in past Embalming and Restorative Art Seminars have praised the program. One attendee said, “I would highly recommend this conference for any funeral direc- tor – from apprentice to 50-year li- censee – everyone will benefit from it, whether you learn a new embalm- ing/restoration tip or renew your passion for what we do for families.” Complete details about the 2021 NFDA Embalming and Restorative Art Seminar, including information on how to register, can be found on the NFDA website, www.nfda.org/ embalmingseminar. Funeral service professionals may also call NFDA at 800-228-6333 for information and to register. There are a number of hotels lo- cated near the Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science; attendees may visit www.nfda.org/embalmingsem- inar for recommendations. Keep Your Embalming Skills Sharp With NFDA Embalmers will also have a chance to refine their skills during the 2021 NFDA International Con- vention & Expo, taking place Octo- ber 17-20 in Nashville, TN. Tech- nical skills will be covered during a preconvention seminar and sever- al education sessions. Look for full details online, www.nfda.org/con- vention, when registration for the NFDA Convention opens on July 1. For some embalmers who are not yet comfortable traveling – or for whom travel does not fit with the demands of their business – NFDA offers several online learning and home study courses focused on technical skills. Courses cover a va- riety of topics and enable funeral professionals to boost their skills wherever and whenever they have Internet access. A full list of online learning and home study courses can be found on the NFDA web- site, www.nfda.org/education (se- lect the “Home Study and Online Learning Courses” button). NFDA developed a consum- er brochure, Embalming: An- swers to Your Questions. This bro- chure helps families understand the embalming process, the val- ue of viewings and visitations as part of end-of-life rituals, and an- swers common questions they may have. The brochure can be ordered through the NFDA Resource Store, www.nfda.org/store, or by calling 800-228-6332. NFDA is the world’s leading and largest funeral service association, serving more than 20,000 individ- ual members who represent nearly 11,000 funeral homes in the United States and 49 countries around the world. NFDA is the trusted leader, beacon for ethics and the strongest advocate for the profession. NFDA is headquartered in Brookfield, WI and has an office in Washington, DC. For more information, visit www.nfda.org. Announcing Dr. Wolfelt’s Fall Speaking Schedule Dr. Alan Wolfelt FORT COLLINS,CO—The Center for Loss and Life Transition has announced the locations of Dr. Alan Wol- felt’s 2021 Fall educational workshops. The content of these workshops helps participants understand their own grief, how to companion others in their grief, and the significance of how when words are inadequate have meaningful cer- emonies. Sponsors include hospices, hospitals, universities, funeral homes, and a variety of community agencies. New workshops include “Understanding Grief Overload: Prac- tices and Principles,” a crucial topic as the world continues to cope with grief overload stemming from the COV- ID-19 pandemic. Workshop locations include: September 8-9, Kansas City, KS; September 14-15, Orlan- do, FL; September 15-16, Bir- mingham, AL; September 16, Baton Rouge, LA; September 21, Fort Collins, CO; Septem- ber 27-28, St. Charles, MO; September 29-30, Albuquer- que, NM; October 12-13, Nashville, TN; October 14, Palm Harbor, FL; October 19-20, Denver, CO; November 4, Las Vegas, NV; and November 17-18, Cambridge, ON. Dr. Alan Wolfelt has been recognized as one of North America’s leading death educators and grief counselors. His books have sold more than a million copies worldwide and have been translated into many languages. He found- ed the Center for Loss and Life Transition in 1984 to of- fer education and support both to grievers and bereave- ment caregivers. He is known around the world for his compassionate messages of hope and healing as well as his companioning philosophy of grief care. Dr. Wolfelt speaks on grief-related topics, offers trainings for caregivers, and has written many bestselling books and other resources on grief for both caregivers and grieving people. S E N D U S Y O U R N EWS ! PO Box 5159, Youngstown, OH 44514 1-800-321-7479 info@nomispublications.com