August 2020

Page A34 AUGUST 2020 FUNERAL HOME & CEMETERY NEWS S ec t i on A Museum Corner Hello sponsors, players, and supporters of the National Museum of Funeral History, The 26th Annual Charity Golf Classic , that was originally scheduled for June 1, 2020, will now take place on Mon- day, November 9, 2020 at the Kingwood Country Club, in King- wood, Texas. We invite you to attend this five-man scramble tournament, which is an excellent opportunity to network with business executives and funeral industry professionals from across the country, as well as sup- port the museum. The Museum Staff and Golf Committee are continuing with all plans and preparations. We are asking for your support now more than ever. This fun- draising event is vital to the sustainment and future growth of the museum. The staff and Board of Directors are grateful for your sup- port each year! We will continue to monitor the spread of the novel coronavi- rus (COVID-19) and will follow recommendations from the Har- ris County Health Care Agency, the Texas Department of Public Health and the CDC. If the circumstances change with this unprecedented global public health issue and it is determined that we are unable to host the event this year, we will evaluate ALL options for our registrants and spon- sors so that everyone can choose the option that works best for them. Our great community has always been committed to health and wellness and together, we will get through this. Thank you for your patience, understanding and continued support. –Genevieve Keeney, Board of Directors, Golf Committee, and the Staff of the Museum The National Museum of Funeral History located in Houston, Texas, houses the country’s largest collection of funeral service artifacts and features renowned exhibits on one of man’s oldest cultural customs. It belongs to YOU and everyone in the funeral industry. Visitors can discover the mourning rituals of ancient civilizations, see up-close authentic items used in the funerals of U.S. Presidents and Popes and explore the rich heritage of the industry that cares for the dead. The Museum is located at 415 Barren Springs Drive, Houston, Texas 77090. Visit www.nmfh.org for more details. FUNERAL HOME & CEMETERY NEWS www.nomispublications.com Monthly Columns online at Support the museum’s future by securing your 2020 sponsorship commitment! N ational M useum of F uneral H istory C harity G olf C lassic to be held N ovember 9, 2020 Sponsorship opportunities are avail- able. We invite you to join us at the Sponsor Appreciation Night on Sun- day, November 8 from 5-7 p.m. at the National Museum of Funeral His- tory complex. At the event, light hors d’oeuvres and complimentary cocktails will be served among the museum’s 15 permanent exhibits that includes the new George H.W. Bush Memorial Ex- hibit. Guests will have the opportunity to check-in early for the tournament, bid on the silent auction items, and purchase raffle and mulligan tickets. Honoring the compassion and dedi- cation of the funeral industry has been the Museum’s mission since it began in 1992. Today, the Museum houses the nation’s largest collection of funeral ar- tifacts and continues to enlighten visitors about the rich history of funeral service. 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. News Association ContinueD CFDA Issues Statement regarding Executive Board Alexander J. Scott WETHERSFIELD,CT— We are tremendously saddened by the unexpected death of our friend and fellow fu- neral director, Alexander J. Scott, CFSP, CPC, CCSP, the beloved 2020 President of the Connecticut Funer- al Directors Association (CFDA). Alex died on the morning of June 29th. CFDA’s Immediate Past President Edward F. Sheehy , Jr., a Shelton funeral director, will fulfill the remain- der of his friend’s one-year term as President through December 31, 2020. Alex was a vibrant mem- ber of our profession and our association, whose compassion and sense of humor endeared him to his peers. He enjoyed 25 years in funeral ser- vice and funeral home management in Conn., Mass., and New York. As a licensed funeral director/ embalmer and the Direc- Alex’s caring nature and professionalism were especial- ly evident over the past few months during the Coro- navirus. He tirelessly served the families and friends of those who tragically lost their lives while, on behalf of CFDA, worked with Connecticut media, helping them to educate about the limitations of funeral service dur- ing the pandemic, while still providing meaningful send-offs for the deceased. As the 2020 CFDA President, Alex chose the theme of A Legacy of Care…Every Family, Every Time. “Each day, we are faced with helping people in our communi- ty through what is conceivably the worst days of their lives,” he said at his inauguration last December. “We care for their spouses, parents, grandparents, aunts, un- cles, godparents, siblings and, sadly, their children when tragedy strikes. This is our legacy and our welcomed, privileged duty. Let us be forever mindful of what an honor it is be chosen as the provider for our neighbors in such a difficult time.” Alex, be assured that your brothers and sisters in funeral service honor you and will continue your legacy. The CFDA is comprised of funeral directors at more than 220 funeral homes. Founded in 1889 CFDA is committed to the promotion and advocacy of high ethi- cal standards in funeral service. This includes the develop- ment and presentation of ongoing professional training opportunities for practitioners and educational programs for association members and the public. tor of Community Outreach at Duksa Family Funer- al Homes for the past 15 years, he touched the lives of so many people at its Newington Memorial Funeral Home and Fisette-Batzner Funeral Home in Newing- ton, and at Burritt Hill Funeral Home in New Britain. COVID-19 Restrictions Force Funeral Directors to Adapt Sociology. State-level deaths by method of disposition data were collected from state vital statis- tics departments or similar state regulatory agencies for the years 2002-18. Other findings present- ed in the report are from proprie- tary NFDA research studies, such as the 2020 NFDA Consumer Awareness and Preferences Study. NFDA is the world’s leading and largest funeral service associ- ation, serving more than 20,000 individual members who repre- sent nearly 11,000 funeral homes in the United States and 49 coun- tries around the world. NFDA is the trusted leader, beacon for ethics and the strongest advo- cate for the profession. NFDA is headquartered in Brookfield, WI and has an office in Washing- ton, DC. For more information, contact 800-228-6332 or visit www.nfda.org. Continued from Page A32