February 2020

Page A34 FEBRUARY 2020 FUNERAL HOME & CEMETERY NEWS S ec t i on A Phone: 877-770-TIES (8437) Fax: 276-466-3474 E-mail: customerservice@tiesforyou.com www.tiesforyou.com STYLISH MATCHING TIES FOR PROFESSIONALS Any Size Group or Organization Museum Corner www.nomispublications.com Funeral Home & Cemetery News Contributors share insights and exchange ideas. B logs 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. G eorge H.W. B ush Memorial Exhibit sided at the funeral. More items to note are a copy of the script read by his granddaughters at the funeral, the pres- idential seal on the funeral train and the Union Pacific uniform worn by the train’s engineer, June Nobles. Footage from George H.W. Bush – His Final Journey , from the Union Pacific West Lake Facility near Hous- ton to A&M University in College Station is on dis- play. Upon arrival of the 4141 train, the “Aggie War Hymn” requested by George H.W. Bush was played and the Texas A&M Corps of Cadets lined the last leg of the motorcade’s journey. The military honors were given, including the “Missing Man Formation” at the George H.W. Bush Presidential Library, The three vol- leys over the grave and a 21-gun salute and final pre- sentation of the United States flag to President Bush’s daughter, Dorothy Bush Koch, is featured. The exhibit will focus on the lives of George and Bar- bara Bush, along with their funeral services as well as the now famous “4141” funeral train. The exhibit includes many items such as the memorial folders and tribute cards fromWashington, DC and Hous- ton. The permanent exhibit also includes vestments worn by Rev. Dr. Russell J. Levenson, Jr. and the uniform of Navy Capt. Judy T. Malana, U.S. Navy Chaplain, both who pre- The highly anticipated George H.W. Bush Memorial Exhibit , Honoring the 41st President of the United States, will be revealed on President’s Day, Monday, February 17, 2020. “We are very excited and honored to be able to pres- ent this outstanding exhibit to the American people,” stated Bob Boetticher , Chairman of the National Museum of Funeral History. News Association ContinueD CFSA Board of Directors Announces Exciting New Member Service NFDA Helps Members Save Big On a New Vehicle BROOKFIELD,WI— The National Funeral Directors Association (NFDA) has partnered with GM to deliver up to $13,000 in savings on the purchase or lease of se- lect 2020 Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet and GMC vehicles. “We’re delighted to offer members this fantastic new benefit,” said NFDA president R. Bryant Hightower Jr., CFSP. “Whether they’re in the market for a vehicle for their personal use or looking to replace a vehicle in their rolling stock, the GM Competitive Assistance Program will result in valuable savings for members.” The GM Competitive Assistance Program offers NFDA members’ exclusive savings, ranging from $1,000 on the all- new Buick Encore GX to $13,000 on a Cadillac Escalade. Additionally, NFDAmembers will receive: a 5-year/100,000- mile limited Powertrain Warranty for all Chevrolet and GMC vehicles (40,000 more miles than customers who don’t use this program); a 6-year/70,000-mile limited Pow- ertrainWarranty coverage on all Buick and Cadillac vehicles; and up to a 3-year/150,000-mile limited PowertrainWarran- ty on Cadillac Escalades and Escalade ESVs equipped with no charge ZR3 Option (see the Cadillac dealer for details) “I was delighted to learn about the new GMCompetitive Assistance Program for NFDA members,” said Kenneth R. Howe, CFSP, Holman-Howe Funeral Home, Leba- non, MO. “We were about to trade for a new 2020 Subur- ban to add to our fleet and this discount saved us substan- tially! It was easy too; I just downloaded the form from the NFDA website and presented it to my dealer to enjoy the savings. Thank you to NFDA for being our professional partner and lobbying for the interest of our members.” For complete details about the GM Competitive Ad- vantage program, including a list of eligible vehicles and discounts and the specific documentation you will need to present to a dealership manager to receive the member discount, visit www.nfda.org/gmcap (member login re- quired) or call NFDA member services at 800-228-6332. INDIANAPOLIS,IN— The Casket and Funeral Sup- ply Association (CFSA) has created a new com- pliance program address- ing United States Depart- ment of Transportation/ Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration re- quirements for the bene- fit of CFSA members em- ploying ‘safety-sensitive’ drivers in their delivery/ logistics operations. The FMCSA requires employers, who have CDL (safety-sensitive) drivers to provide random testing pool data, per- form quarterly random draws of the drivers, log the test results, keep driv- er qualification files, and fill out and file regular pa- perwork. So CFSA decid- ed it could perform these tasks for its members, saving them hundreds of hours annually, as well as providing peace-of-mind knowing their company is in compliance. “Government compli- ance can be a complex and tricky thing, even for seasoned professionals,” said Tim Murphy, CFSA executive director. “To offer a program that fills these needs and saves the members money at the same time is not only re- sponsible, but essential in keeping the association’s tangible benefits mean- ingful and first-rate.” The program offers not only the minimum driv- er random selection pool, but can also perform more comprehensive compa- ny and driver compliance programs. A complete overview of the program is available on the CFSA web site, www.cfsaa.org, under the “Member Pro- grams” tab. Founded in 1913 as the Casket Manufacturers’ As- sociation of America, the Casket and Funeral Sup- ply Association of Ameri- ca represents the interests of the suppliers to licensed funeral homes and licensed funeral directors. CFSA has long been established and regarded as the pre- miere trade association to the supply chain of the fu- neral service profession. Digital Directory Now Available Visit www.nomispublications.com Read the Funeral Home & Cemetery News Electronic Version Search the Online Directories Download instantly at www.nomispublications.com Save on Shipping!