December 2020

Page A2 DECEMBER 2020 FUNERAL HOME & CEMETERY NEWS Se c t i on A Published Monthly by: Nomis Publications, Inc. PO Box 5159, Youngstown, OH 44514 1-800-321-7479 FAX 1-800-321-9040 www.nomispublications.com info@nomispublications.com Subscription: United States $25.00 - Canada/Mexico $50.00 Circulation 21,000 per issue. Overseas rates available. Deadline for Press Releases: 5th of the Previous month. Advertising: Display Ad rates sent upon request. Classified and Shipping Directory rates published in each issue. All advertising must be received by the 5th of the previous month. Due to the vast amount of sources, the publisher is not responsible for the content of any news articles or advertisements. Nor is the publisher responsible for any loss of revenue by failure to insert an advertisement. 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B1 COLUMNS: Aftercare by Linda Findlay............................................................................. .A8 Embalming 101 by Wally Hooker................................................................. .A16 Facebook Made Easy by Jason Troyer PhD................................................ .A10 The Foundations of Success for Funeral Directors by Mark Bowser........... .A18 HearseHub by Mike Jamar............................................................................. .B6 Memoires des choix des Jacque by Kate Frediani-Gorman........................ .A32 Museum Corner........................................................................................... .A34 Observations by Steven Palmer................................................................... .A12 There’s More To It...Advance Funeral Planning by Chris Kuhnen. ................ .A6 Random Musings by Nancy Weil................................................................... .A4 Rest In Peace Mr President by Todd Van Beck............................................ .A22 Working With Widowers by Fred Colby and Herb Knoll .............................. .A20 NOTICE The FUNERAL HOME AND CEMETERY NEWS is now sent in two parts. Section A, which includes pages A1-A40 and Section B, which contains the Classified Advertising and consists of pages B1-B20. If you do not receive both sections please call 1-800-321-7479 or email info@nomispublications.com. FUNERAL HOME & CEMETERY NEWS Online Directories US & International Funeral Homes • Supply Companies Cemeteries • Pet Memorialization Companies Trade Associations • Plus Much More... www.nomispublications.com Like Us On Submit your photograph or line drawing and include: • your firm’s name, address, phone number(s) • name of contact person • a short description of your facility Send to FRONT COVER c/o Nomis Publications, Inc PO Box 5159 • Youngstown, Ohio 44514 For more information, call Kim 800-321-7479 kim@nomispublications.com www.nomispublications.com FEATURING HERE G. Richard Mayo, Oldest Practicing Funeral Director in Columbia County G. Richard Mayo It was brought to our at- tention in response to the October Funeral Home & Cemetery News feature arti- cle referencing Dean Kri- ner as the oldest practic- ing funeral director in the Bloomsburg area of Penn- sylvania, that in fact, Mr. G. Richard Mayo is the oldest practicing funeral director in Columbia County. Mr. Mayo, now 88 years of age, passed the National Board BROOKFIELD,WI— The Funeral Service Founda- tion is launching a matching gift campaign backed by the generosity of Legacy.com. For the fifth year in row, the longtime supporter is match- ing dollar-for-dollar the first $22,500 in contributions to help raise $45,000 in honor of the Foundation’s founding year, 1945. “Since Legacy launched our matching gift initiative in 2016, we’ve seen thousands of funeral professionals dig deeper and step up their com- mitment for the Funeral Ser- vice Foundation,” said John Heald, senior vice president- Funeral Service Foundation and Legacy. com Launch Matching Gift Campaign Legacy.com Senior MarketingWriter Tracie Martin brought together members of the Legacy.com staff in a strong show of “virtual support.” (L to R) Top row: John Heald and Mike Beck; Middle row: Stopher Bartol, Ernie Roth and Stephen Segal; Bottom row: Andrew Greb and Jessica Campbell. Pictured (L to R) are: Mel Payne, Jason Buchbinder, Carlos Quezada, Ben Brink, Steve Metzger, Viki Blinderman, Michael Loeffel, Shawn Phillips, and Peggy Schappaugh. Not pictured: Chris Manceaux and Paul Elliott. channel development of Legacy.com. “I’m honored and proud to continue the tradition this year. Get ready to get giving to this tremendous organi- zation that does so much to support our partners in funeral service!” Since 2016, Legacy.com has helped the Foundation raise a quarter of a million dollars in matching gifts alone that support impactful work in the funeral service profession. Gifts to the Foundation support academic and professional development schol- arships and opportunities, help cre- ate community-building and pro- fessional grief resources, and fund grants to mission-aligned non-profit organizations. “Whether it’s investing in people and programs to strengthen funer- al service or offering resources and grants to lift up grieving communi- ties, everything the Foundation does is made possible by our generous do- nors,” said Funeral Service Foundation exec- utive director, Lee Wiensch , CFRE. “We’re grateful to Legacy.com for investing in the Foundation in a way that encourages others to deepen their support.” “Legacy has become a regular supporter of the Funeral Service Foundation, and it feels great. We love its mission and feel fortunate that we can continue contributing to its suc- cess,” said Legacy.com CEO Stopher Bartol. Donations made to the Foundation before the end of the year are eligible for match- ing, including contributions by mail, online and over the phone. Donors are encouraged to make gifts online using the Foundation’s updated giving platform. “We’re grateful for gifts at every level, and we’re happy to offer our donors a more efficient and interactive giving experience,” said Wiensch. FSF Announces $100,000 Major Gift from Carriage Services, Inc. FSF has announced a major gift pledge of $100,000 from Carriage Services, Inc. The part, allows the Foundation to award grants to mission-aligned organizations, offer com- munity-building resources, and make educa- tion available to funeral service professionals throughout every stage of their career. “We’re grateful to have Carriage’s continued support in a year when funeral service profes- sionals are working harder than ever to serve families, while maintaining a meaningful work/life balance,” said Wiensch. “This gift will allow us equip even more funeral service professionals with resources and educational opportunities designed to support a fulfilling career.” “We wish to see a bright future for our in- dustry,” added Buchbinder. “At Carriage, we’re determined to see the men and women who make funeral service their calling wildly successful, both personally and professional- ly. Everyone deserves meaningful work and a meaningful life.” Donations can be made at https://give. classy.org/FSFGive. For more information, visit FuneralServiceFoundation.org. transformational gift gives momentum to the Foun- dation’s mission of invest- ing in people and programs to strengthen funeral service and lift up grieving commu- nities. “If we can help support transforming the industry to make it even better for the next generation, then Car- riage Services wants to be involved,” said Jason Bu- chbinder, director of talent for Carriage Services, Inc in Houston, TX. “Fifteen years ago, we helped plant the seed for the Foundation’s endow- ment, and we’re honored to continue to give back.” Carriage contributed $25,000 to the Foundation’s Hand-in-Hand Endowment in 2005. Now just shy of $10 million, the endowment, in Exam in 1960. He worked at Kelchner Funeral Home from 1958 until January of 1964, and founded the Mayo Funeral Home in Berwick, PA April 30 of the same year.