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Page A42 JULY 2018 FUNERAL HOME & CEMETERY NEWS S ec t i on A Custom Statues Life Size Bronze or Marble Delivery in 120 Days Starting at $8,300. 00 Contact: Gregory Cave caveco33@aol.com 1-800-989-2283 www.caveco.us Clay model of larger than life size Angel with children to be cast in Statuary Bronze Statuary Bronze Finish The Fan Man, Inc. Fans Calendars Urns Register Books Dresses Advertising Specialties John Mannion “WhatEver You Need” 1-800-671-8280 Cell: 803-417-2940 Thefanman@comporium.net bankersadvertising.com/thefanman ASSIGNMENTS PAID WITHIN 24 HOURS Yes , it’s that easy! CALL TODAY FOR YOUR RISK-FREE CONSULTATION 800-430-7935 www.betacapitalcorp.com • Professional courteous service • No chargebacks • Training for you and your staff • Frequent status updates • Free overnight check or direct deposit Contact Michael at 800-430-7935 and find out how easy it is! Don’t let assignments be the death of your business. Beta Capital simplifies the challenge of collecting on assignments so your business has the cash it needs... TODAY! Beta Capital makes it as easy as pie to eliminate receivables, avoid risk and increase cash flow. Funeral Service Foundation Awards Academic and NFDA Professional Women’s Conference Scholarships Continued from Page A41 Continued on Page A43 Corporation sponsored the Foundation’s annual conference kick-off event. The 2018 Professional Women’s Con- ference Scholarship recipients are: Emily Doan, West Chester, OH; Ann Erdmann, Truman, MN; Nicole Evans, Wyoming, IL; Minda Kistner, Fayetteville, NC; Ma- ria Mejia, Tempe, AZ; Claire Reinfurt, Watervliet, NY; Angelique Simpson, Los Alamitos, CA; Dana Trull, Mooresville, NC; Kelly VanderLaan-Richmond, Mid- dleville, MI; and AngelaWeger, Tempe, AZ. “I very much enjoyed learning valuable in- formation from the many speakers, interact- ing and talking to other participants. Every- one has experiences to share and the ability to glean insight and opportunities to grow from them is an outstanding component to a con- ference like this. I had a great time and am extremely grateful for the opportunity to at- tend,” said Erdmann. “I am so thankful for the generous sponsors that saw the same value in the conference that I did.” Next year’s conference is slated to take place April 12-14, 2019 in Annapolis, MD. Scholarship applica- tions will be accepted on- line early next year. Academic Scholarships The Foundation’s scholar- ship committee, comprised of educators and funeral ser- vice professionals, awarded a total of $24,500 in schol- arships to nine candidates whose essay and video sub- missions best highlight- ed their passion, drive and promise. News Educational ContinueD PO Box 5159 Youngstown, OH 44514 Fax 1-800-321-9040 press_releases@nomispublications.com Send Us Your News! 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 2018 Charity Golf Classic a Swinging Success! The History of Cremation Exhibit to open Fall 2018 This exhibit blends the history, modern science and me- morialization possibilities for a hugely popular—let largely misunderstood—industry. Created in partnership with Cremation Association of North America (CANA), the exhibit will feature artifacts and inter- active components to showcase cremation through the ages and how we memorialize our dearly departed. Construction is well underway and artifacts and informa- tion on the history of cremation are being placed through- out the exhibit. Though the History of Cremation Exhibit won’t open un- til fall 2018, here is a first look at what to expect. While the exhibit primarily focuses on cremation in the United States, the first thing visitors see at the front of the exhibit is a kiosk where they can learn about the ancient his- tory of cremation. Knowing the ancient history of cremation will give visitors a “full circle” view of cremation’s evolution. Thanks to all the play- ers and sponsors who helped make the Muse- um’s 24th annual Char- ity Golf Classic on May 21, 2018 at Kingwood Country Club a great success! The Museum wel- comed supporters to its 24th Annual NMFH Charity Golf Classic. The Charity Golf Clas- sic is a fun-filled fund- raiser created to support the Museum and its mission, enlighten visi- tors about one of man’s oldest cultural rituals and celebrate the rich history of funeral ser- vice. This year’s tourna- ment brought business executives and funeral industry professionals from across the country together, all of whom morialize.” How to Donate to the History of Cremation Exhibit Financial or artifact contributions are what make the History of Cremation Exhibit possible. Contact Gen- evieve Keeney, NMFH President at gkeeneyg@yahoo. com or 832-419-3705. If you’d like to donate a histori- cal cremation item to the History of Cremation Exhib- it collection, contact Jason Engler, CANA Historian at cremationhistorian@hotmail.com or 479-381-4424. took to the greens to raise funds that ensure the growth and preservation of the Museum and its programs. Thank you to all the players and sponsors who sup- ported the event and stay tuned for more information on next year’s Charity Golf Classic. Registration opens on January 1, 2019. To see photos of some of the 2018 teams that partici- pated, go to https://nmfh.org/donate/charity-golf-classic Illustration of LeMoyne Crematory First Cremated Remains From the ancient his- tory of cre- mation, the exhibit will then focus on the history of cremation in the United States. And there’s no better way to begin that history than at the LeMoyne Crematory , Amer- ica’s first crematory. As visitors approach the opening to the exhibit, they will stand before an exact replica of the façade of the LeMoyne Crematory. It will be as if they have been transported from Houston to Washington, PA. Upon entering the exhibit, visitors will enter a room mod- eled after LeMoyne Crematory’s cremation chamber, where the first cremation in America took place. From there, visitors will continue to walk through the his- tory of cremation—how the cremation process and me- morialization evolved over time in the United States, and CANA’s central role to America’s cremation story. From the historical portion of the exhibit, the content will shift from past to present. Visitors will stand before a mod- ern cremation chamber. In the opening where the body is placed within the chamber, a video screen will detail the cre- mation process from start to finish. In the modern cremation portion of the exhibit, visitors will learn the science be- hind cremation—how it is methodical and well controlled. President of the NMFH Genevieve G. Keeney stated, “It will open up peoples’ minds to understand the pro- cess of cremation and perhaps give them more of an appreciation for cremation. The exhibi- tion will allow people to go behind the scenes— seeing cremation con- tainers, the process, how we recycle, how we me-