July 2018

Page B2 JULY 2018 FUNERAL HOME & CEMETERY NEWS S ec t i on B CALENDAR of Events 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 -Jul11-13,2018,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. c r ema t i ona s s oc i a t i on . o rg 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 National Funl Dirs & Morticians Assn Inc 2018 Annual Convention & Expo - Aug 04-08, 2018, The Gaylord Palms, Kissimmee, FL. Exhibits. 770-969-0064. www. nfdma.com nfdma@nfdma. com Ohio Cemetery Association Annual Convention - Aug 06- 08, 2018, Holiday Inn Hotel- Eastgate, Cincinnati, OH. Exhibits. 937-885-0283. www. ohiocemeteryassociation.com jburrowes@cemeterydata.com New York State Funeral Directors Assn 2018 Convention - Aug 12-15, 2018, Turning Stone Resort Casino, Verona, NY. Exhibits. 518-452- 8230. www.nysfda.org info@ nysfda.org Washington State Funeral Directors Assn, Washington Cemetery Cremation & Fnl Assn (Joint Convention) - Aug 14-17, 2018, Great Wolf Lodge Grand Mound, Centralia, WA. 253-941-3370. www.wsfda.org jewell@wsfda.org Professional Car Society 42nd Annual International Meet - Aug 14-18, 2018, The Wyndham Garden Sterling Heights, Sterling Heights, MI. 973-862-6047. www. theprofessionalcarsociety.org hookjch@ptd.net 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 Online at www.nomispublications.com Submit Your Convention, Meeting or Seminar BATESVILLE,IN— Batesville was re- cently recognized as a 2018 Secretary of Defense Freedom Award nominee for its exemplary support of Nation- al Guard and Reserve employees. The Freedom Award is the highest honor given by the Department of Defense, and reflects the efforts made to sup- port citizen warriors through a wide range of measures including flexible schedules, time off prior to and after deployment, caring for families, and granting leaves of absence if needed. Almost half of the U.S. military is made up of National Guard and Re- serve members, many of whom also hold jobs with civilian employers. When activated, their deployments affect their families as well as their em- ployers. It can be difficult for both. “These employers support Ameri- ca and their fellow citizens through employment of our citizen warriors,” said ESGR national Chair Air Force retired Gen. Craig McKinley . “The U.S. military doesn’t function with- out the Guard and Reserve, and our Guard and Reserve don’t function without these dedicated and moti- vated employers.” David Meyers , regional sales di- rector with Batesville, accepted the award on the company’s behalf at the annual Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR) banquet held in Indianapolis. Meyers was also nominated for a Patriot Award for his support of Daniel Hill . Hill works as a sales consultant for Batesville, but proudly serves as a 1st Lt. in the U.S. Army Reserve. His last deployment spanned more than four months. In his nomination, Hill said, “The level of support my family and I re- ceive from David, as well as the en- tire Batesville team, is very humbling and allows me to focus on training. It makes me proud to work for a com- pany that supports me and my fam- ily’s service to our country.” Both men were recognized at a re- cent meeting of Batesville employees. Company president Chris Trainor said, “We are grateful for the sacri- fices Danny has made, and proud to have leaders like David Meyers and other employees who stepped in to provide support to his customers and his family.” Nominations for the Freedom Award must come from a Guard or Reserve member who is employed by the organization they are nominating, or from a family member. This year’s nominees represent large and small employers from almost every indus- try, including health, transportation, hospitality, entertainment, banking, service, and security – as well as from state and local governments. Employers must have surpassed the legal requirements of the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemploy- ment Rights Act (USERRA) by pro- viding their Guard and Reserve em- ployees additional non-mandated benefits, such as differential or full pay to offset lost wages, extended health benefits and other similar benefits. Batesville (www.Batesville.com ), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Hillen- brand, Inc . (NYSE:HI), is the lead- er in the North American death care industry, offering a comprehensive portfolio of Burial Solutions, Cre- mation Options, Memorial Solu- tions and Technology Solutions. For more than 125 years, Batesville has been dedicated to helping families honor the lives of those they love®. Batesville’s innovation has changed the face of funeral service, from ad- vancements in manufacturing and quality to patented features and me- morialization offerings, technology and web-based solutions, and prof- it-enhancing merchandising systems. Our history of manufacturing excel- lence, product innovation, superior customer service and reliable delivery has helped Batesville become – and remain – a market leader. Batesville Receives Freedom Award Nomination for Exemplary Support of National Guard and Reserve Members See Photo on Page B1 Howard Miller’s Stormzand Retires and Burley Takes on New Challenge Howard Miller and Cressy staff members. (L to R) Brian Burley, Cheryl Stormzand, MaryAnne Scheuble, Michelle Lacay, Tamara Howard, Ray Cressy, Mary Lou Cressy, Sarah Tepe, and Jim Cressy. MISHAWAKA,IN— Cheryl Stormzand , Director of De- sign and Merchandising for Howard Miller and Hek- man companies has announced her retirement effective June 27, 2018. Over the years Stormzand managed a variety of sales and marketing functions for Howard Miller and Hekman which encompassed clock, memorial products and furni- ture sales. Stormzand worked directly with Cressy Memo- rial Group to bring new memorial items to market. She is known for creative marketing programs and was a visible presence at NFDA, ICCFA and CANA trade shows. Brian Burley , Director - Special Markets Division, has just accepted the challenge to manage the memori- al products group, which includes memorial chest urns, clock urns, keepsakes and scattering tubes. Burley has been the division director for the past 12 years with extensive experience in new product development and multi-segment sales and business management. The Special Markets division specializes in providing products for use in employee award and recognition marketplaces. “I have had the pleasure of leading the design and devel- opment of hundreds of new products which acknowledge the invaluable contributions of employees the world over. I am excited to bring this same focus of honoring oth- ers to beautiful memorial product designs. I am always energized by the challenges of new product innovation and by the chance to meet other’s needs. Howard Miller Company wants to be the funeral director’s first choice for premier urns and keepsakes. With Cressy Memorial Group and their outstanding network of distributors, we can make it happen,” stated Burley. Howard Miller manufactures mechanical and digital clocks, memorial urns and custom storage-type furniture plus hospitality furnishings and is based in Zeeland, MI. To view the full line, visit: www.howardmiller.com Cressy Memorial Group, a manufacturer’s representative agency based in Mishawaka, IN, serves the industry with Howard Miller , R&S (marble) Designs and Crowne Vault memorial products. For more information, call 866-763-0485 or visit www.cressymemorial.com.

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