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Page A35 JUNE 2021 FUNERAL HOME & CEMETERY NEWS Se c t i on A 3” HEARSE NAMEPLATES 1-8 spaces $80.50 per nameplate 9-13 spaces $92.50 per nameplate 14-15 spaces $109.00 per nameplate 16-18 spaces $119.00 per nameplate Many Letter Styles and Sizes Available DEDUCT $10.00 each for Satin Aluminum Finish helped some of the country’s top fu- neral homes, cemeteries and com- bination operations boost their call count via online marketing; Bill A. Johnston, a Facebook expert and the president of Post & Boost which helps firms boost business online; Wendy Russell Wiener, managing member of WRW Legal represent- ing entities and individuals who in- teract with administrative agencies that regulate all aspects of insur- ance and the death-care industry; Bill Williams, president, CEO and vice chairman of Funeral Services Inc, who formerly owned and oper- ated several funeral homes and was a regional vice president for Service Corporation International; Jon O’Hara, a licensed funeral director and the managing partner of Great Lakes Partnership, a preneed mar- News Educational ContinueD Kates-Boylston hosts Technology Think Tank and Cremation Innovations Summit Continued from Page A34 tend their stay by registering for the Cremation Innovations Summit, which will be September 10, at the same exclusive hotel. Some of the funeral profession’s top operators and consultants will focus on how to cater to, connect with and exceed the expectations of cremation customers. “Thankfully, we’ve seen funeral homes stop wishing for the days when cremation will just go away, but a lot of owners still don’t know what it is cremation families really want – or how to give it to them,” said Sullivan. “We’re bringing some of the top operators and consul- tants to the table to help you get the guidance you need.” Speakers include: John Mc- Queen, director of customer ex- perience at The Foresight Com- panies, who will explore how to provide more value for cremation families; Tyler Yamasaki, CEO of Parting Pro, who will share lessons from high-volume cremation busi- nesses, including cremation societ- ies; Matt Bailey, president of CT Life Tributes, who will explore how offering celebrant services can boost revenue and family satisfac- tion; Craig Carpenter, president of Carpenter-Jenks Funeral Home & Crematory, who will explain why at his firm, success is spelled with seven C’s; and Samantha Sieber, vice president of research at Bio-Response Solutions, who will debunk the most common myths surrounding alkaline hydrolysis. Visit https://events.kates-boylston. com/event/cremationinnovators to learn more. keting firm; Jimmy Pin- occhio, the founder and CEO of Cemetery360, a software platform offer- ing imaging for the death- care profession to enhance sales; and Ronen Rybows- ki, the president of Behar Mapping, a leading pro- vider of digital mapping technologies in the death- care profession. Visit https://events.kates- boylston.com/event/tech- nology-think-tank to learn more – and to register. Cremation Innovations Summit Everyone who attends the Technology Think Tank is also invited to ex- CLOSEOUT PRICING! Call 1-800-321-7479 orvisit www.nomispublications.com University iCCFA ICCFA University is a one of a kind educational event that blends practical classroom training with continuous idea sharing. Choose from eight colleges taught by industry experts, spend a week of learning with fellow students and experience the U for yourself by registering today! July 17–22, 2020 Emory ConfErEnCE CEntEr at Emory univErsity atlanta, GEorGia iCCfa.Com/univErsity We’ve missed U21_NOMIS_June2021.indd 1 5/14/21 4:55 PM Scan QR for our website 1-888-792-9315 • mymortuarycooler.com Mortuary Coolers starting at $4,499 Price increase coming in September!