February 2020

Page B4 FEBRUARY 2020 FUNERAL HOME & CEMETERY NEWS S ec t i on B 4hearse.com 2014 2009 2009 2009 2013 2011 2009 (800) 4-HEARSE 2019 2019 2019 2016 New - Used - Leasing - Financing Express Funeral Funding Chosen as the Endorsed Provider for the Missouri Funeral Directors & Embalmers Association CLARKSVILLE,IN— Ex- press Funeral Funding (EFF) has announced that they are the exclusive endorsed insurance as- signment funding provid- er for the Missouri Funer- al Directors & Embalmers Association. “We are pleased to be able to partner with Express Funeral Funding, who comes highly recommend- ed, to provide an addition- al service to our members,” John Moore the MFDEA president noted. “We are beyond honored to have been selected for the endorsement with the Missouri Funeral Direc- tors & Embalmers Asso- ciation and look forward to a great partnership with this exceptional organiza- tion,” said Andy Buck- man, EFF’s executive vice president of sales. Since 2002 Express Fu- neral Funding has been providing funeral homes and cemeteries nation- wide, the Fastest. Easiest.® administration of life in- surance assignments by eliminating the challeng- es of working with insur- ance companies, provid- ing immediate payment and advancing complete policy funds. For more in- formation on EFF, visit www.expressfuneralfunding. com or call 812-949-9011. WomenInc. Magazine Names Matthews Board Member to 2019 Most Influential Corporate Directors List PITTSBURGH,PA— Matthews International Corpo- ration announced that Matthews International Board of Directors member Katherine (Wendy) Dietze has been named one of WomenInc .’s 2019 Most Influential Corporate Directors. This annual list features board members of publicly held companies making impacts in their industry and paving the way for future female directors and executives. “We are privileged to have Wendy as part of our Board of Directors here at Matthews,” said Joseph C. Barto- lacci , President and CEO. “We are thankful for her con- tributions and guidance over the decade and look forward to her continued leadership in the years to come. Con- gratulations to Wendy as this honor is well-deserved.” Matthews International Corporation is a global pro- vider of brand solutions, memorialization products and industrial automation solutions. The Memorial- ization segment is a leading provider of memorializa- tion products, including memorials, caskets and cre- mation equipment, primarily to cemetery and funeral home customers that help families move from grief to remembrance. New Memorials Direct Announces New Stainless Steel Keychain GIG HARBOR,WA— New Memorials Direct’s new- est memorial option is a personalized stainless steel and leather keychain. This new keychain features two brushed finish stainless steel sides for engraving. Available personalization options include 3D photo, handwriting, fingerprint, handprint, footprint, mil- itary logo, text or a com- bination of these. The leather strap connector is riveted for durability and a split ring style key ring is included with purchase for convenient instant use. The large size (1”x 2”x 1/8”) of this keychain also lends itself well for use as a personalized luggage tag. This new keychain is a fea- tured product of their new men’s memorial line and can be purchased individ- ually or as part of the new 12-piece men’s display. To inquire about any of the new men’s memori- al jewelry options, contact New Memorials Direct di- rectly by phone at 1-877- 995-8767 or visit www. NewMemorialsDirect.com . ClearPoint New Home Office Grand Opening BATESVILLE,IN— ClearPoint Federal Bank & Trust, a federally chartered savings bank that has been providing trust and record keeping services to the funeral and cem- etery industry since 1998, held a grand opening of their new home office on December 4, 2019. The grand open- ing celebration also included a ribbon cutting ceremony with representatives from the city of Batesville, including Mayor Mike Bettice. After 21 years at One Forethought Center, ClearPoint moved their home office to a new location.  The new home office is located at 100 Progress Drive in Batesville, IN.  The first official day of operation at Progress Drive was November 18, 2019. “The newly renovated office provides the ClearPoint team with a first-class facility designed to meet the orga- nization’s growing needs. The dynamic design gives our team members collaborative work areas, state-of-the-art technology, and ergonomically designed work stations to maximize productivity and comfort. It is important for us to equip our team with the tools and space needed to provide quality service for all our customers. This updated office will support our growth strategies and expansion initiatives for many years to come,” stated Ashlee Theising, president and COO. ClearPoint Federal Bank & Trust is a federally chartered savings bank based in Batesville, IN. ClearPoint is dedicat- ed solely to the funeral and cemetery industry. Independently owned and operated, ClearPoint has provided customized fu- neral home and cemetery trust and related services since 1998, which are now available in over 44 states and the District of Columbia. Visit www.clearpointfederal.com to learn more. very strongly that every life lived is worth celebrating and we will con- tinue to modify and add products to help you better serve your cremation calls,” said Rick. Roberts and Downey Chapel Equip- ment offers five designs complementing a wide variety of decors. In 1987 Rick and Elizabeth introduced the Classic design collection to the industry during the NFDA convention in Salt Lake City. In 1988 they introduced the Jamestown Colonial and in 1992 they created the Provincial Design, followed by Queen Anne in 1997 and Prairie Craftsman in 2005. All designs are available in Wal- nut, African Ribbon Mahogany, Cher- ry or Oak. Walnut and Mahogany are darker woods that dictate the final fin- ish, while there are 23 stain color op- tions for cherry and oak. “We are very honored to have had both President Ronald Reagan and President George H.W. Bush on our Cherry Queen Anne Casket Bier for their services in the National Cathedral. As a supplier to the industry, this is without a doubt the pin- nacle of our careers,” added Rick. Since 1987, the small family owned and operated Roberts & Downey Chapel Equipment has been dedi- cated to serving the funeral trade. All pieces are hand crafted in their Ar- genta facility on a custom order basis. Visit www.robertsanddowney.com or call 800-331-9093 to learn more. Roberts & Downey Life Celebration Line Continued from Page B1