March 2018

Page A34 MARCH 2018 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 Rose Bequest Envelopes Original Price: $37.50/box Sale Price: $32.00/box Johnstown Hearse Rental and Funeral Supply Serving the funeral industry since 1954 www.jtownhearse.com 800-452-2249 March Specials Personal Urn Cover Available in Blue, Green, Burgundy Original Price: $8.25 Sale Price: $6.00 The National Museum of Funeral History Houston, Texas Museum Corner 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 au- thentic items used in the funerals of US Presidents and Popes and ex- plore the rich heritage of the industry which cares for the dead. The museum is located at 415 Barren Springs Drive, Houston, TX 77090 and is open Monday-Friday from 10am-4pm, Saturday from 10am-5pm and Sunday from 12pm-5pm. Admission is $10 for adults and children age 12 and older, $9 for seniors and vet- erans; $7 for children 6-11 years old; and free for children age 5 and younger. For more information, visit www.nmfh.org , “like” the museum on Facebook or call 281-876-3063. www.nomispublications.com Funeral Home & Cemetery News Contributors share insights and exchange ideas. B logs 24th National Museum of Funeral History Charity Golf Classic New Special Exhibit, A Tribute to Roy Rogers on exhibit through December 1, 2018 To kick off the rodeo season in Houston, and to honor the memory of Roy Rogers, “America’s Favorite Cowboy,” re- nowned singing star of radio, television and film, the Mu- We are pleased to announce the National Museum of Funeral History’s 24th Annual Charity Golf Classic is scheduled for Monday, May 21, 2018 at 9:30 a.m. at Kingwood Country Club in Houston, Texas. We invite you to attend this five-man scramble tournament, that brings together business executives and funeral industry professionals from across the country, all of whom take to the greens to raise funds for the Museum and its mission, enlighten visitors about one of man’s oldest cultural rituals and celebrate the rich history of funeral service. Complete your registration form online at www.nmfh.org byMay 7, 2018. If you are unable to register for the tourna- ment online, contact the Museum at 281-876-3063. In 2017, more than 100 sponsors and 390 players sup- ported this charity event. Want maximum visibility on the course? Consider becoming a Sponsor. All contributions are tax deductible to the extent allowable by law. Register online at www.nmfh.org by May 7, 2018. For additional information, contact Lucy Gonzalez or Genevieve Keeney at 281-876-3063. For financial contribution inquires, contact Gen- evieve Keeney, NMFH President, gkeeneyg@yahoo. com, 823-419-3705. For artifact donations, contact Jason Engler, CANA Historian, cremationhistorian@ hotmail.com, 479-381-4424. The National Museum of Funeral History is a 501(c)(3) and the value of your donation is tax deductible. seum is showcasing his 1963 Pontiac Bonneville vehicle. This car is the ultimate in cow- boy chic. Also on display is an original, intricately embroi- dered suit designed by Nudie Cohn for Roy Rogers. The interior of “Roy’s Bonn- eville” is lined with hand- tooled leather. The top of the dash is encrusted with silver dollars. To accommodate an extra front-seat rider, there is a black leather saddle between the bucket seats, deco- rated with rhinestones and silver dollars. On the back of the front seats are two pistols, holsters and belts with bullets in case rustlers show up unexpectedly. Nudie Cohn designed this “you have to see it to believe it” automo- bile and gave the car to Roy Rogers as a token of their friendship. The History of Cremation Exhibit to open Fall 2018 Currently, construction is well underway for the up- coming exhibit, The History of Cremation , which will open this fall. Created in partnership with Cremation As- sociation of North America (CANA), the exhibit will fea- ture artifacts and interactive components to showcase cre- mation through the ages and how we memorialize our dearly departed. News Association ContinueD Selected Independent Funeral Homes Honors Reid Trimble as NextGen Professional of the Year Reid Trimble DEERFIELD,IL— Selected Independent Funeral Homes has named Reid Trimble of Trimble Funeral Home and Crematory in Moline, IL as the 2018 recipient of its NextGen Professional of the Year Award. Trimble was honored at the opening reception of the group’s annual NextGen Seminar , held January 21-25 at the Hyatt Re- gency Resort in Aruba. Recipients are presented a physi- cal award and reimbursed for the meeting registration. The award highlights career achievements, community involvement and achievements of funeral professionals under the age of 50. Trimble has spearheaded numerous projects that have touched all aspects of the firm. Recognizing the trend of ris- ing cremation rates, he was solely responsible for establish- ing and marketing the Cremation Society of the Quad Cit- ies ad campaign for “Worry-Free Cremation Care.” In 2014, he took the lead in developing the concept for Trimble Pointe, which now serves as the umbrel- la for ten brands. Trimble was responsible for all as- pects of developing the bar at CityView Celebrations, the brand’s reception cen- ter, from designing the bar and lounge, to securing a liquor license and hiring bartenders and servers. “I am extremely im- pressed with all he has ac- complished for his family’s firm. His innovation is truly an asset for our entire profession,” said one judge on the Professional of the Year Award panel. In 2017, Trimble was named “Manager of the Year” by Veterans Funeral Care in recognition of his dedication to programs that support veterans. He was a national board member for Operation Toy Soldier, which brought in over 500 toys to the funeral home to be distributed to children of deployed and non-deployed Military. Trimble also instituted the Retire Your Flag Program at the firm, which has collected over 1200 flags and partnered with a local TV station and grocery chain to bring Operation Honor Guard, a nonprofit dedicated to funding Honor Guards across the country, to the Quad Cities. “My family has been very humbled and proud to be part of the Selected Independent Funeral Homes for several generations,” said Trimble. “To have been selected for this award is one of the greatest honors of my professional ca- reer. Selected has helped us stay on the cutting edge, and I Continued on Page A36 Upload Photos an d Videos!