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Page B2 DECEMBER 2020 FUNERAL HOME & CEMETERY NEWS Se c t i on B CALENDAR of Events Kates Boylston Publications Cremation Strategies Confer- ence - Dec 02, 2020, Renais- sance Nashville Hotel, Nash- ville, TN. 732-746-0201. www.katesboylston.com/conferences tparmalee@kbpublications.com Connecticut Funeral Directors Assn 2020 Annual Conven- tion - Dec 03, 2020, Sheraton Hartford South, Rocky Hill, CT. 860-721-0234. www.ctfda.org connfda@aol.com Kates Boylston Publications Annual Funeral Service Busi- ness Plan Conference - Dec 03-04, 2020, Renaissance Nashville Hotel, Nashville, TN. Exhibits. 732-746-0201. www.katesboylston.com/conferences tparmalee@kbpublications.com Center For Loss & Life Transi- tion Training Seminars by Dr. Alan Wolfelt - Jan 11-14, 2021 Parental Bereavement, Scotts- dale Marriott Suites Old Town, Scottsdale, AZ. 970-226-6050. www.centerforloss.com wolfelt@ centerforloss.com Int’l Cemetery, Cremation & Funeral Assn Dead Talks - Jan 13-15, 2021, Las Vegas, NV. EVENT HAS BEEN RE- PLACED WITH A VIRTU- AL FORMAT. 703-391-8400. www.iccfa.com kspann@iccfa.com Association Of California Cre- mationists Crematory Operator Certification Training Program - Jan 20, 2021, Rose Hills Memorial Park and Mortuary, Whittier, CA. 562-596-0464. www.accinfo.org kmtacc@hotmail.com Michigan Funeral Directors Association 2021 Mid-Winter Conference - Jan 29 - Feb 05, 2021, Sandals Grande St. Lu- cian, Gros-Islet, Saint Lucia. EVENT POSTPONED. NEW DATE TBD. 517-349-9565. www.mfda.org pdouma@mfda.org Selected Independent Funeral Homes 2021 NextGen Seminar - Jan 31 - Feb 04, 2021, Grand Cayman Marriott Beach Resort, Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands. EVENT POSTPONED. NEW DATE TBD. 800-323-4219. www.selectedfuneralhomes.org info@selectedfuneralhomes.org South Carolina Funeral Di- rectors Assn 34th Mid-Winter Conference & Expo - Feb 01- 03, 2021, Hilton Columbia Con- vention Center, Columbia, SC. Exhibits. (800) 445-3427, (843) 881-3634, Fax:(843) 881-3659. www.scfda.org rion@scfda.org Ohio Funeral Directors Asso- ciation 2021 Educational Con- ference - Feb 01-06, 2021, Mar- riott Beach Resort, Curacao. 614- 486-5339. www.ofdaonline.org diana@ofdaonline.org Michigan Cemetery Associ- ation 2021 Winter Confer- ence - Feb 01-03, 2021, Radis- son Hotel, Lansing, MI. 810- 577-1184. www.mcainfo.org bbisbee@covenantcemetery.com Center For Loss & Life Transi- tion Training Seminars by Dr. Alan Wolfelt - Feb 08-11, 2021 “Creating Meaningful Funeral Ceremonies” Four-Day Work- shop, Scottsdale, AZ. 970-226- 6050. www.centerforloss.com wolfelt@centerforloss.com Cremation Association Of North America 2021Cremation Sympo- sium - Feb 10-12, 2021, The Linq, Las Vegas, NV. 312-245-1077. www.cremationassociation.org info@cremationassociation.org Funeral Service Association Of Canada 2021 Caribbean Cruise - Feb 14-21, 2021, Nor- wegian Cruise Lines, From New Orleans, LA. 613-505-0277. www.fsac.ca info@fsac.ca M K J Marketing 2021 Ski Summit - Feb 22-24, 2021, The Arrabelle at Vail Square, Vail, CO. 888-655-1566. www.mkjmarketing.com mkj@ mkjmarketing.com Monument Builders Of North America Inc 2021 Virtual Monument Industry Show - Feb 23-26, 2021 800-233-4472. www.monumentbuilders.org info@monumentbuilders.org The International Conference of Funeral Service Examining Boards 117th Annual Meeting - Feb 24-25, 2021, The Hyatt Re- gency Houston Galleria Hotel, Houston, TX. 479-442-7076. www.theconferenceonline.org services@theconferenceonline.org TANEXPO 2021 Internation- al Funeral and Cemetery Ex- hibition - Feb 25-27, 2021, Bo- logna, Italy. Exhibits. +39 051 282611. www.tanexpo.com info@tanexpo.com M K J Marketing 2021 Sea Summit - Mar 15-17, 2021, Naples, FL. 888-655-1566. www.mkjmarketing.com mkj@ mkjmarketing.com California Assn Of Public Ceme- teries 63rd Annual Conference - Mar 18-20, 2021, Double Tree by Hilton San Diego, San Diego, CA. 951-925-1111. www.capc.info publiccemeteries@aol.com National Hospice & Palliative Care Org 2021 Interdisciplin- ary Conference - Mar 22-24, 2021, Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center, Nation- al Harbor, MD. 703-837-1500. www.nhpco.org Ontario Assn Of Cmtry & Fn Professionals 2021 Crematorium Operators Certification & Train- ing - Mar 29, 2021 905-383-6528. www.oacfp.com info@oacfp.com Finger Lakes Funeral Direc- tors Association 2021 Annual Convention - Mar 30-31, 2021, Harbor Hotel, Watkins Glen, NY. Exhibits. 607-734-6196. www.kalecfh.com kalecfh@aol.com Association For Death Educ & Counseling 43rd Annual Conference - Apr 06-10, 2021, The Westin Galleria Houston, Houston, TX. 612-337-1808. www.adec.org adec@adec.org Nebraska Funeral Directors As- sociation 2021 Annual Conven- tion - Apr 06-08, 2021, Embassy Suites,Lincoln,NE.402-761-2217. www.nefda.org staff@nefda.org Casket & Funeral Supply As- sociation 2020 Fall Conference & Trade Show - POSTPONED FROM Nov 09-10, 2020, J W Marriott, Indianapolis, IN. Exhib- its. 317-735-4028. www.cfsaa.org ewrinkle@raybourn.com Center ForLoss&LifeTransition Training Seminars by Dr. Alan Wolfelt - Apr 12-15, 2021 Com- prehensive Bereavement Skills Training, Hilton Fort Collins, Fort Collins, CO. 970-226-6050. www.centerforloss.com/trainings drwolfelt@centerforloss.com The American Board of Fu- neral Serv Educ 59th Annual Conference - Apr 12-17, 2021, Sheraton Atlanta, Atlanta, GA. 816-233-3747. www.abfse.org dboom@abfse.org Academy Of Graduate Embalm- ers Of Georgia 2021 Annual Clinic - Apr 12-14, 2021, Forsyth, GA. 770-445-3180. www.ageg.org Arkansas Funeral Directors As- sociation 2021 Convention - Apr 16-17, 2021, Hot Springs Convention Center, Hot Springs, AR. Exhibits. 501-246-8842. www.arfda.com afda@legacymail.org Texas Cemeteries Association 2021 Annual Convention - Apr 18-20, 2021, Worthington Re- naissance Hotel, Fort Worth, TX. 817-339-8210. www.txca.us tca@txca.us North Dakota Funeral Direc- tors Assn 2021 Annual Conven- tion - Apr 19-21, 2021, Hilton Garden Inn, Fargo, ND. Exhibits. 701-845-2414. www.ndfda.org ndfda @oliver-nathanchapel.com Selected Independent Funer- al Homes 2021 Spring Man- agement Summit - Apr 28-30, 2021, Homewood Suites by Hil- ton Charleston Historic District, Charleston, SC. 800-323-4219. www.selectedfuneralhomes.org info@selectedfuneralhomes.org ADDITIONAL EVENTS AT WWW.NOMISPUBLICATIONS.COM OR SEND TO: PO Box 5159, Youngstown, OH 44514 Fax 1-800-321-9040 • Email info@nomispublications.com at www.nomispublications.com Submit Your Convention, Meeting or Seminar Clear View Caskets ® Fabricates Oversize Caskets in 48 Hours https://fb.watch/1HGEbArCKV/ Watch the Video! 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Thumbies ® and Bass-Mollett Disclose New Partnership Rimmed Fingerprint Bangle Bracelet Rimmed Fingerprint Classic Pendant WOODSTOCK,IL— Thumbies® Inc., creator of one-of-a-kind jewelry and keepsakes worn or carried in memory of a loved one, has an- nounced a new affiliation with industry-leader ity and selection. Em- ploying a process that combines art and cut- ting-edge technology, each fully cast keepsake is hand crafted and individ- ually finished in the Unit- ed States heartland by skilled artisans working with the highest-quality raw materials. Thumb- ies offers a large number of exclusive designs and proprietary materials no other keepsake provider can match. The unique ability to take personal- ization to the next level allows Thumbies to cre- ate 100 percent custom, made-to-order designs. Bass-Mollett Publishers. This strategic alliance will allow Bass-Mollett’s team of independent representatives to offer the Thumbies line of jewelry in their portfolio of products, supporting the needs of their funeral partners nationwide. “Our goal is to be a complete resource for funeral direc- tors,” said John Flowers, CEO of Bass-Mollett Publishers. “Working directly with the team at Thumbies will allow us to provide another important service to our partners, the directors who are helping families in their time of need, as they begin the healing process.” “We are looking forward to launching this dynamic part- nership with the Bass-Mollett team,” said Wayne Read, president of Thumbies. “Especially during this time, in the midst of the COVID pandemic, it has become even more important to support the funeral directors. They are guid- ing people who have lost a loved one in an entirely new way, to provide solace in a time that we have never before experi- enced. We are grateful to be part of the healing process and to be working with the entire team at Bass-Mollett.” This new partnership was fulfilled as the NFDA kicked off their 2020 International Convention and Expo. Both Bass-Mollett and Thumbies exhibited at the virtual event, and attendees were able to visit company reps in both booths to meet the teams and have any questions answered. The partnership was finalized and in place for Bass-Mollett partners on November 1, 2020. From generation to generation the Bass-Mollett family has carried on a tradition of quality service to the funeral indus- try. From its conception in 1951, the company’s main goal has been to meet the special needs of funeral directors. Bass-Mollett understands those needs, as its founders were funeral directors. The company has grown over the years but is still owned and operated by members of the founding family. And these fam- ily members are still striving every day to make Bass-Mollett a company that funeral directors can trust and rely on. Established in 1988, Thumbies is the original fingerprint keepsake provider. With products celebrating people and pets (Buddies Pet Keepsakes®) as well as Phoenix Collection® crema- tion keepsakes, Thumbies remains the industry leader in qual-