June 2019

Page A38 JUNE 2019 FUNERAL HOME & CEMETERY NEWS S ec t i on A • Family Owned and Operated • 20+ Years Industry Experience • New Product Increases Settlements • No Contracts... Free Recycling Tote Cremation Metal Recycling 800-664-8365 cremation metal recycling - responsible recycling charitable foundation cmr@metrocast.net www.cremationmetalrecycling.com News Association ContinueD are At-large Representatives Christopher P. Robinson, CFSP, CCO (2018-20), and John W. Wenig (2018-20). During their meeting in July, the NFDA Policy Board will elect two individuals to serve as at-large representatives alongside Robinson and Wenig. The successful candidates will serve two-year terms (2019-21) that commence fol- lowing the 2019 NFDA Convention. The at-large repre- sentative candidates are: Linda L. Allan, Allan & Ciuferi Funeral Home, Collinsville, IL; Daniel J. Ford, CFSP, CCSP, Alderson-Ford Funeral Homes Inc., Cheshire, CT; and Beatrice E. “Bea” Lewanduski, CFSP, D’Andrea Brothers Funeral Home, Copiague, NY. NFDA is the world’s leading and largest funeral service association, serving more than 20,000 individual members who represent nearly 11,000 funeral homes in the Unit- ed States and 49 countries around the world. NFDA is NFDA Officers Elected by Acclamation; Hightower to Lead as President Bestselling Author, Entrepreneur Seth Godin to Headline NFDA Convention have an opportunity to meet with vendor partners in the world’s largest funeral service expo. Exclusive social and networking events – includ- ing a Blues Brothers-inspired Welcome Party at Navy Pier and a closing party at the legendary Shedd Aquarium – will give attendees an op- FSF Announces Scholarships to the NFDA Convention nities in our profession. Put simply, if you work in funer- al service, this is an event you do not want to miss.” The scholarships are part of the Foundation ’45 Awards, which help make education accessible to more than 250 funeral service professionals each year through ac- ademic and professional development scholarships, and continuing education awards and opportunities. Dates and deadlines vary. Learn more and apply online at www.FuneralServiceFoundation.org. Since 1945, the Funeral Service Foundation has served as the profession’s philanthropic voice. As the charitable arm of the National Funeral Directors Association since 1997, the Foundation receives operational support from NFDA and donors across the profession to help advance its mis- sion to support funeral service in building meaningful re- lationships with the families and the communities it serves. Continued from Page A34 Continued from Page A36 Continued from Page A37 the trusted leader, beacon for ethics and the strongest advocate for the profession. NFDA is headquartered in Brookfield, WI and has an office in Washington, DC. Information about the offi- cers elected to serve on the Board of Directors, can be found on the NFDA web- site, www.nfda.org/vote. S E N D U S Y O U R N E W S ! PO Box 5159, Youngstown, OH 44514 1-800-321-7479 info@nomispublications.com portunity to cement new friendships and renew old ones while enjoying the city of Chicago. Attendees can choose from several reasonably- priced hotels in Chicago through the NFDA hous- ing bureau offered by Ex- perient. Attendees can use the NFDA housing bureau to compare hotel rates and amenities, and make reser- vations. Booking through the NFDA housing bu- reau will give attendees ac- cess to convenient, com- plimentary moto-coach shuttle service to and from McCormick Place. While the deadline to book hotel rooms is October 2, those who are planning to attend the NFDA Convention are encouraged to book their rooms early because, as in years past, NFDA room blocks will sell out. When it’s time to relax af- ter the convention’s activities are done for the day, Chi- cago can’t be beat. Chicago is more walkable than most global cities, and visitors of all ages enjoy the proximity of attractions like Navy Pier, Millennium Park, the Art In- stitute of Chicago and other treasures. The city’s explosive performance art scene deliv- ers audience-thrilling the- atre, music and dance in his- toric venues. And, of course, an endless assortment of res- taurants, high-end shopping and nightlife are all at visitors’ fingertips, ready to match ev- ery taste, budget and mood. More information about all that Chicago has to of- fer can be found by visiting www.choosechicago.com. The latest information on the convention is available by visiting www.nfda.org/ chicago2 019. Those who wish to take advantage of early-bird pricing should register online or call 800- 228-6332 by September 20th. To take advantage of a free Expo only regis- tration visit http://www. nomispublications.com/ pdf/2019-Free-Expo-Only- Pass-Registration-Form.pdf . CLOSEOUTPRICING! ON THE 2019 EDITIONS 1-800-321-7479 www.nomispublications.com