October 2021

Page B9 OCTOBER 2021 FUNERAL HOME & CEMETERY NEWS Se c t i on B Kleis joins The Dodge Company Sales Team John “Jack” Kleis BILLERICA,MA— The Dodge Company has an- nounced the addition of long-time Dodge employ- ee John “Jack” Kleis to its team of sales representa- tives. Since joining Dodge in 2001, Jack has served in a variety of capacities with- in the company. He con- tributed to the Research and Development Depart- ment, managed the non- stock Dropship and Engrav- ing Departments as well as manning the Dodge Tech- nical Support Line. Jack will cover the territories previ- ously held by Fran Murphy who retired August 1st and Dennis Daulton who will retire January 1, 2022. Tim Collison, Dodge’s Chief Operating Officer, said “I have known and worked with Jack since he began his career with Dodge. I know he will put the same energy and deter- mination into his new po- sition as he has since the first time he walked in the door at the Cambridge of- fice. His experience with Dodge will serve his cus- tomers well.” From its modest begin- nings over a century ago as a small manufacturer in Boston, Dodge Company has grown into the world’s leading supplier of embalm- ing chemicals. Along the way, Dodge has constantly added to its catalog, so that now they offer virtually ev- ery supply and tool needed by morticians and funeral homes. Learn more at www. dodgeco.com or stop by NFDA booth 1442. AUSTIN,TX— CareFlash continues to diversify its partner base beyond healthcare, senior-care, re- habilitation, prosthetic and hospice organizations - announcing new partnerships throughout the fu- neral industry with: Chicago Jewish Funerals, Butler Funeral Homes, Hillcrest Mortuary, Do- nelson Funeral Chapel, Restlawn Funeral Home, Care Cremation, Memory Gardens and Clear- stone Memorial Partners. The partnerships empower these funeral organiza- tions to offer CareFlash’s signature platform, The Car- eopolis, A Metropolis of Love and Empathy. This is an online caring community, created and operated by a family and invited loved ones. Each Careopolis con- tains integrated components and content that enhance the quality and durability in how loved ones engage throughout healing or aging journeys; chronic or cog- CareFlash Empowers Funeral Homes with Empathy & Nostalgia, Celebrating a Memory nitive illness; or in celebrating a loved one’s memory. Each Careop- olis contains: an interactive story- telling tool, collaboration calendar, photo/video-sharing capabilities, blog, 3-D medical animations and much more. “I launchedCareFlash in 2005 af- ter a lengthy caretaking experience surrounding a loved one whose ill- ness resulted in their passing. Car- ing for them required nonstop attention, family updates and or- ganizing support. Loved ones want to engage but don’t know how. Families crave socialization but are lukewarm about all the repet- itive well-wishes and sympathies. Friends keep asking ‘How can we help?’, but engagement remains consistently thin. The uncertain- ty between doctor appointments crushes your optimism and resil- ience. Caretakers need respite but grow weary anticipating it. Much of this carries over, even long after having lost a loved one. CareFlash was created to strengthen engage- ment and empower caretakers and loved ones throughout life’s most challenging journeys,” says Care- Flash founder, Jay Drayer. Adds David Jacobson , found- er, Chicago Jewish Funerals, “This partnership with CareFlash ad- vances our mission and core val- ues. Our profession tends to be high-touch and low-tech and we value CareFlash’s ability to enhance the quality and durability in how loved ones engage - strengthening togetherness and peace-of-mind.” Chris Butler, CEO, But- ler Funeral Homes says, “Care- Flash exemplifies our longstand- ing commitment to innovation. Strengthening togetherness is critical as families navigate los- ing a loved one and celebrat- ing their memory. Quality family care comes first at Butler Funeral Homes and this collaboration fur- ther elevates that commitment.” “In these times of social sepa- ration and challenges traveling and connecting, it is increasingly difficult to engage around loved ones who are ill, aging or griev- ing. The Careopolis extends the priority that our team places on fostering togetherness and peace- of-mind. Loved ones can engage from wherever they are - leveraging connectedness, empathy and nostalgia to enhance outcomes,” added JC Aubry, Regional Vice President, Restlawn Mem- ory Gardens & Funeral Home. “We have worked with CareFlash since May 2021 and been pleasantly surprised by the growing numbers of families adopting and using the Careop- olis tool. Seeing the impressive growth of families and communities using it, we know people find this helpful and even needed,” says Bill Jaehnig, Partner, Memory Gardens Memorial Park & Mortuary. Now into its 17th year, CareFlash has built a long- standing reputation for empowering hundreds of or- ganizations who value the importance of enhancing quality-of-life and peace-of-mind. CareFlash’s part- ner organizations range broadly throughout the acute, post-acute, chronic, cognitive, behavioral, prosthet- ic, hospice/palliative, senior living, payer, home care, faith-based and now funeral industries. For more in- formation visit https://careflash.com . The DD2000-XLC incorporates the capability to secure a standard and oversized cot side-by-side. The system allows four cremation containers, four cots, two air trays, or two caskets to be transported safely by one person. The powered upper deck with safety latch raises and lowers within seconds and can be easily installed inside a full-size cargo van. Robust features like an aluminum deck and steel frame help create the most reliable and durable deck system in the industry. DOUBLE DECK TRANSPORT EQUIPMENT DD2000-XLC REGISTRATION OPEN NOWATCFSAA.org/2022 CFSAAnnual Conference &Trade Show Join us IN-PERSON in Indianapolis April 25 - 26 to network with decision makers, evaluate new product offerings and gain industry insight