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Page B2 JUNE 2018 FUNERAL HOME & CEMETERY NEWS S ec t i on B Continued from Page B1 New Genuine Lenox Porcelain Urn from Elegante’ Features Swirl Design signs and introduces innovative cremation urn styles that has lead the company to become a major urn sup- plier in the funeral industry. All Elegante’ products can be purchased through any of their 100+ distributors throughout the world. In 2016, Elegante’ was acquired by Bass-Mollett Publishers , a family owned and oper- ated company since 1951. For more information, call 800-252-7277 or visit www.elegantebrass.com . CALENDAR of Events Louisiana Funeral Directors Association & Mississippi Funeral Directors Association (Joint Convention) - Jun 02-05, 2018, Golden Nugget, Biloxi, MS. Exhibits. 225-767-7640. www.lfdaweb.org LFDA@ tatmangroup.com Georgia Funeral Directors Association Summer Convention - Jun 03-06, 2018, King and Prince Beach Resort, St. Simons Island, GA. 770-592-8002. www.gfda.org Jewish Cemetery Assn Of North America 10thAnnual Conference - Jun 03-06, 2018, Congregation Shaarei Tefillah, Newton, MA. Exhibits. 860-727-6143. www. jcana.org LVaeth@jcana.org Pennsylvania Funl Directors Association 137th Annual Convention & Expo - Jun 03- 06, 2018, Kalahari Resorts and Conventions, Pocono Mountains, PA. Exhibits. 717-545-7215. www. pfda.org john@pfda.org Tennessee Funeral Directors Association 2018 Annual Convention - Jun 03-05, 2018, Embassy Suites by Hilton Nashville SE Murfreesboro, Murfreesboro, TN. Exhibits. 615-321-8792. www.tnfda.org office@tnfda.org Missouri Funl Directors & Embalmers Assn 2018 Annual Convention - Jun 04-05, 2018, St. Louis Union Station, St. Louis, MO. Exhibits. 573-635-1661. www.mofuneral.org publications@ mofuneral.org Funeral Directors Assn Of Kentucky Annual State Convention & Mid-West Regional Funeral Trade Show - Jun 05-07, 2018, Crowne Plaza Hotel & Kentucky Fair & Expo Center (East Hall), Louisville, KY. Exhibits. 800-866-3211. www. fdaofky.com info@fdaofky.com Arizona Funl Cemetery & Cremation Assn 2018 Annual Convention - Jun 05-07, 2018, Westin La Paloma, Tucson, AZ. Exhibits. 602-909-6135. www. azfcca.org director@azfcca.org Independent Funeral Directors Of Florida 2018 Convention - Jun 06-08, 2018, Saddlebrook Resort, Tampa, FL. Exhibits. 850-222- 0198. www.ifdf.org info@ifdf.org Cremation Association Of North America Crematory Operations Certification Program - Jun 06, 2018, Smith North Little Rock Funeral Home, North Little Rock, AR. 312-245-1077. www. cremationassociation.org/cocp info@cremationassociation.org Virginia Cemetery Association 2018 Annual Conference & Meeting - Jun 07, 2018, The Homestead Resort, Hot Springs, VA. 804-675-7502. www. virginiacemeteryassociation.com dimunn@asscmgmt.com Montana Funeral Directors Association 2018 Annual Convention - Jun 08-10, 2018, Best Western Heritage Inn, Great Falls, MT. Exhibits. 406-449- 7244. www.montanafda.org info@ montanafda.org Virginia Funeral Directors Association 130th Annual Convention - Jun 09-12, 2018, Boar’s Head, Charlottesville, VA. Exhibits. 804-264-0505. www. vfda.net lwhittaker@vfda.net North Carolina Cemetery Association and the South Carolina Cemetery Association Inc (Joint Convention) - Jun 10-12, 2018, Embassy Suites Hotel, Myrtle Beach, SC. 336-874-2974. www. northcarolinacemeteryassociation. com rustytysor@me.com Texas Funeral Directors Association 2018 Annual Convention & Expo - Jun 11-14, 2018, Moody Gardens Hotel, Spa and Convention Center, Galveston, TX. Exhibits. 512-442-2304. www. tfda.com ann@tfda.com Wisconsin Funeral Directors Association 137th Annual Convention - Jun 11-13, 2018, Blue Harbor Resort, Sheboygan, WI. Exhibits. 608-256-1757. www. wfda.info laura@wfda.info Ontario Assn Of Cmtry & Fn Professionals Charity Golf Day - Jun 11, 2018, Meadowbrook Golf and Country Club, Gormley, ON. 905-383-6528. www.oacfp.com info@oacfp.com Maine Funeral Directors Association 2018 Summer Convention - Jun 12-13, 2018, The Colony Hotel , Kennebunkport, ME. 207-729-9100. www. m a i n e f u n e r a l d i r e c t o r s . o r g carolgay@mainefuneraldirectors.org Wisconsin Cemetery & Cremation Assn 2018 Annual Conference - Jun 13-15, 2018, Rock Garden Comfort Suites, Green Bay, WI. Exhibits. 920- 733-1631. www.wiscemeteries.org frank@stjosephcemetery.us Wisconsin Cemetery & Cremation Assn 2018 Seminar - Jun 13, 2018, Comfort Suites, Green Bay, WI. 920-733-1631. www.wiscemeteries.org frank@ stjosephcemetery.us Connecticut Cemetery Association 2018 Spring Meeting and Tour - Jun 14, 2018, Mackenzie Vault Mfg, East Longmeadow, MA. 203-624- 5505. ctcemeteryassociation.org djfiore@evergreencem.org Alabama Funeral Directors Association 132nd Annual Convention - Jun 17-20, 2018, Marriott’s Grand Hotel, Point Clear, AL. Exhibits. 334-956- 8000. www.alabamafda.org mtill@ alabamafda.org Western Pennsylvania Funl Dirs Assn Inc 2018 Annual Convention - Jun 18-20, 2018, Ambassador Banquet and Conference Center, Erie, PA. Exhibits. 814-432-3111. www. wpfda.org adam@huffchapel.com Funeral Service Association Of Canada 2018 Annual General Meeting - Jun 18-22, 2018, Ottawa, Ontario. 613-505-0277. www.fsac.ca info@fsac.ca Funeral Directors & Mort’s Assn Of NC 2018 Annual Convention - Jun 18-21, 2018, Pinehurst Resorts, Pinehurst, NC. Exhibits. 704-982- 0347. www.fdmanc.org fdmanc@ aol.com Funeral Service Association Of Canada 2018 Annual Convention and Tradeshow - Jun 18-22, 2018, Westin Ottawa, Ottawa, ON. Exhibits. 613-505-0277. www. fsac.ca info@fsac.ca The Association For Gravestone Studies 2018 Annual Conference & Meeting - Jun 19-24, 2018, Western Connecticut State University, Danbury, CT. Exhibits. 413-772-0836. www. gravestonestudies.org info@ gravestonestudies.org West Virginia Funeral Directors Assn 2018 Annual Convention - Jun 19-20, 2018, Lakeview Resort, Morgantown, WV. Exhibits. 304-345-4711. www.wvfda.org kimesrob@yahoo.com New England Cemetery Association Annual Seminar - Jun 19-21, 2018, Union Bluffs Hotel & Meeting House, York, ME. Exhibits. 203-813-6322. www.newenglandcemetery.org neca1902@gmail.com Virginia Morticians Association Inc2018AnnualStateConvention - Jun 20-23, 2018, Doubletree by Hilton Hotel, Charlottesville, VA. 804-469-9544. www. virginiamorticiansassociation.org vmainc@msn.com Florida Cemetery Cremation & Funl Assn 2018 Annual Convention - Jun 22-24, 2018, Hyatt Bonita Springs, Bonita Springs, FL. 800-226-3332. www.thefccfa.com djessup@ executiveoffice.org California Funeral Directors Association 114th Annual Convention - Jun 24-26, 2018, Balboa Bay Club, Newport Beach, CA. Exhibits. 916-325- 2361. www.cafda.org cfda@ amgroup.us Maryland State Funeral Directors Assn 99th Annual Convention - Jun 24-28, 2018, Clarion Resort & Conference Center, Ocean City, MD. 888-459- 9693. www.msfda.net msfda@ msfda.net Idaho Funeral Service Association 2018 Convention - Jun 24-26, 2018, Shore Lodge, McCall, ID. Exhibits. 208-888- 2730. www.ifsa.us ifsa@ifsa.us Illinois Funeral Directors Association Annual Convention - Jun 25-28, 2018, Marriott Peoria Pere Marquette, Peoria, IL. Exhibits. 217-525- 2000. https://ifda.site-ym.com/ mcarey@ifda.org National Alliance For Grieving Children 22nd Annual Symposium - Jun 28-30, 2018, Hyatt Regency San Antonio, San Antonio, TX. Exhibits. 414-791-7479. www.childrengrieve.org kathy. wisnefski@childrengrieve.org National Funeral Directors Association Leadership Conference - Jul 08-11, 2018, The Omni Grove Park Inn, Asheville, NC. 800-228-6332. www.nfda.org nfda@nfda.org National Funeral Directors Association Business Conference - Jul 11-13, 2018, The Omni Grove Park Inn, Asheville, NC. 800-228-6332. www.nfda.org/ businessconference nfda@nfda.org Southern Cemetery Cremation & Funl Assn, Alabama Cemetery Assn, Louisiana Cemetery Assn, Mississippi Cemetery Assn & Cemetery Association of Tennessee Inc (Joint Convention) - Jul 15-17, 2018, Hilton New Orleans Riverside, New Orleans, LA. Exhibits. 770-880-7210. www. sccfa.info sccfa.office@gmail.com Association Of California Cremationists Crematory Operator Certification Program - Jul 17-18, 2018, Hilton Sacramento Arden West Hotel, Sacramento, CA. 562-596-0464. www.accinfo.org kmtacc@ hotmail.com Int’l Cemetery, Cremation & Funeral Assn University - Jul 19-25, 2018, Fogelman Executive Center at the University of Memphis, Memphis, TN. 800-645- 7700. www.iccfa.com Cremation Association Of North America 100th Annual Cremation Innovation Convention - Jul 24-27, 2018, Marriott Harbor Beach Resort & Spa, Fort Lauderdale, FL. Exhibits. 312-245-1077. www. cremationassociation.org info@ cremationassociation.org Cremation Association Of North America Crematory Operations Certification Program - Jul 25, 2018, Fort Lauderdale Marriott Harbor Beach Resort & Spa, Fort Lauderdale, FL. 312-245-1077. www.cremationassociation.org/ cocp info@cremationassociation. org Submit Your Convention, Meeting or Seminar Online at www.nomispublications.com ADDITIONAL EVENTS ONLINE AT WWW.NOMISPUBLICATIONS.COM OR SEND TO: PO Box 5159, Youngstown, OH 44514 Fax 1-800-321-9040 Email info@nomispublications.com SRS and Everdays Launch Product Integration Empowering Thousands of Directors Mark Alhermizi DETROIT,MI— Everdays and SRS Computing recently announced the launch of a new integration that will bring the key functionality of the Everdays platform securely to all SRS Procession customers. Everdays, launched only a year ago, is a free mobile-based platform that has seen a huge boom in growth and usage. It makes the funeral director the center of communication for client families and by pairing Everdays with SRS Procession, directors can build an en- gaged community for each of their client families directly from within SRS. With over 1,000 homes using Everdays as a natu- ral extension of their servic- es to families, it empowers directors to cultivate their professional digital brand through sustained engage- ment with clients and their community. Everdays pairs seamlessly with SRS Proces- sion, enabling directors to generate a complete Ever- days announcement with just one click from within the SRS dashboard. The di- rector saves time by using their current process so there’s no double data entry and no chance to make errors. “Our highest priority is providing our customers with top of the line, value adding software,” explains Kimberly Simons, vice president of SRS Computing. “This is why we partnered with Everdays. Our customers clamor for the latest innovations and tools from companies that have proven to match our high standards and quality. We’re very excited to bring the option to add an Everdays integration for all of our customers using our Procession version.” Mark Alhermizi, CEO of Everdays, also shares his en- thusiasm about the latest Everdays platform integration: “With so many blue-chip funeral home customers in common, SRS is a natural partner for us. SRS’s indus- try-leading Procession software already captures all the information needed to utilize the power of an Everdays Announcement, and this new partnership unlocks that capability for every SRS customer.” Ultimately, this integration helps put the family first with a smooth and simple process for the director and a free service for the family. Regardless of the type of service required by the family or the depth of information given, a family can benefit from a free Everdays Announcement provided to them by their director. Everdays comes with free, ongoing family and partner support, allowing funer- al directors to confidently focus on offering the best and most valuable services to their client families. SRS Computing is the industry leader for funeral home, cemetery, and crematory management software since 1999. Simplicity meets cutting-edge technology, unparalleled support, and the most robust funeral soft- ware management product developed for this industry. Procession has always delivered a simple yet comprehen- sive software solution. For information on SRS Comput- ing, visit www.srscomputing.com . Everdays is a high growth technology venture, launched in 2017. The company is building a platform that changes the conversation around death to make it more approach- able and accessible for everyone. Everdays offers a free iOS and Android app that helps people notify family and friends when a loved one passes away. For deathcare professionals, Everdays provides a free, fully digital, cloud-based platform to create powerful Everdays announcements that they in- clude as part of their complementary set of services. For more information on Everdays, visit www.everdays.com.