March 2018

Page A2 MARCH 2018 FUNERAL HOME & CEMETERY NEWS S ec 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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ISSN 1944-1126 Funeral Home & Cemetery News Online at www.nomispublications.com MONTHLY FEATURES Classified Ads.............................................................................................. ..B15 Shipping Directory....................................................................................... ..B12 Calendar of Events....................................................................................... ...B2 Association News......................................................................................... .A33 Deaths.......................................................................................................... .A38 Educational News........................................................................................ .A26 Suppliers News............................................................................................. ..B1 COLUMNS: A Proactive Approach to Advance Funeral Planning by Chris Kuhnen.......... .A6 Designing Woman by MaryAnne Scheuble.................................................. .A10 Embalming Tips & Tools by Matt Black........................................................ .A16 HearseHub by Mike Jamar..............................................................................B6 Keys to Service by Todd Van Beck............................................................... .A22 Let’s Chat by Kristan Dean. ........................................................................... .A8 Memoires des choix des Jacque by Kate Frediani-Gorman........................ .A32 Museum Corner........................................................................................... .A34 Observations by Steven Palmer................................................................... .A12 OSHA Compliance by Gary Finch................................................................ .A14 Protecting Your Families and Your Business by Jim Starks......................... .A18 Random Musings by Nancy Weil................................................................... .A4 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-B24. 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 HAVE YOU SEEN THESE CHILDREN? The photographs below have been provided by the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children. Please help locate these children by posting in your lobby, office, on your bulletin board, etc. Anyone with information should immediately contact the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children at 1-800-843-5678 or (703)235-3900 AUJZNE KIMBLE Circumstances: Aujzne was last seen on April 25, 2017. She is biracial. Aujzne is Black and White. Missing Since: 4/25/2017 Missing From: Yucca Valley, California Date of Birth: 1/26/2000 Age Now: 18 Yrs Sex: Female Race: Biracial Hair: Black Eyes: Brown Height: 5’6” Weight: 155 lbs erica converse Circumstances: Erica was last seen on November 28, 2017. Missing Since: 11/28/2017 Missing From: Chicago, Illinois Date of Birth: 6/9/2002 Age Now: 15 Yrs Sex: Female Race: White Hair: Brown Eyes: Brown Height: 5’5” Weight: 135 lbs TANISHA ASHLEY Circumstances: Both photos shown are of Tanisha. She may still be in the local area. Missing Since: 4/21/2017 Missing From: Decatur, Illinois Date of Birth: 5/24/2000 Age Now: 17 Yrs Sex: Female Race: Black Hair: Brown Eyes: Brown Height: 5’8” Weight: 150 lbs Fairchild founded the fu- neral home. In 1925, B. Abbott Meech joined Fairchild in the firm. After World War II, Abbott’s son Donald Meech became involved in the funeral home. The family business is operated today by Brad- ley A. Meech , grandson of B. Abbott and son of Don- ald, along with the current owner, Mark C. Bentz . Bradley is a graduate of the Simmons Institute of Funeral Service. His wife, Deborah , also assists in the administration of the funeral home. Terry D. Wheat has been a funeral director with Fairchild & Meech DeWitt Chapel for over 40 years. Both he and funeral director Mark C. Bentz are also graduates of Simmons Institute. Fairchild & Meech De- Witt Chapel boasts a large chapel for services as well as a lounge area, a me- morialization center, and a modern preparation room. Members of the Tri-County , Central New York , New York State and National Funeral Direc- tors Associations , Fairchild & Meech DeWitt Chapel takes great pride in offer- ing quality and personal- ized services for the fami- lies they serve. Fairchild & Meech DeWitt Chapel has Continued from Front Page served Central New York for over 125 Years