July 2019

Page A38 JULY 2019 FUNERAL HOME & CEMETERY NEWS S ec t i on A 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 nfda.org/ chicago2019 2019 NFDA Int rnational Convention & Expo Chicago, IL • October 27-30 2019_NFDA Show Booth Sign Convention_33x78.pdf 1 7/10/18 8:49 AM 2019 NFDA International Convention & Expo Chicago, IL October 27-30 Relive the past, explore the present and focus on your future in Chicago this October! nfda.org/ Chicago2019 2019_NOMIS_Quarter Pg_Ad1.indd 1 4/1/19 2:44 PM Sauder Funeral Products offers APFSP-Approved Continuing Education News Educational ContinueD CLOSEOUTPRICING! 1-800-321-7479 www.nomispublications.com ARCHBOLD,OH— Sauder Funeral Products is proud to announce a new con- tinuing education program, “Providing Valuable Funer- al Services” that has been approved by the Academy of Professional Funeral Service Practice (APFSP).  This in- formative program is avail- able in partnership with Sauder distributors as a ser- vice to their funeral provid- er customers. “Providing Valuable Fu- neral Services” explores how funeral providers can improve their competi- tive position in an evolv- ing market with shifting consumer preferences, ex- pectations for value, and desire for personalized ex- periences. “There’s a lot of focus and even stress regarding shift- ing market trends towards cremation, but too little emphasis on the impor- tance of value in the minds of consumers,” said Mark Klingenberger, director of sales and marketing at Sauder and instructor for this course. “Funeral pro- fessionals who understand this and change their ap- proach can dramatically improve their engagement with families and their competitive position. This course helps us support our Independent Distrib- utor Network and helps them bring more value to their customers,” Klingen- berger continued. While individual states govern continuing educa- tion approvals, many ac- cept courses that have been approved by the Acade- my of Professional Funeral Service Practice, which ap- plies specific guidelines in the evaluation of programs for the award of Con- tinuing Education Units (CEU) of credit. The APF- SP’s inspired mission is to recognize qualifying activi- ties that raise the standards of excellence in funeral ser- vice, including organiza- tions such as Sauder Fu- neral Products who offer quality continuing edu- cation for funeral service. Funeral professionals inter- ested in this 1-hour CEU course should contact their Sauder distributor. Museum Corner 25th Charity Golf Classic a Swinging Success! The weather was perfect onMay 20 as supporters took to the links for the 25th Anniversary of the Annual Charity Golf Classic hosted at the Kingwood Country Club. With an even larger attendance than last year, this full-filled fundraiser supports the museum and its mission to celebrate the rich history of funeral service. This year, Thomas Smith scored a hole in one on the Lake Course at the fourth hole and won an S & S Coach Company Ca- dillac XTS Masterpiece hearse! www.nomispublications.com Funeral Home & Cemetery News Contributors share insights and exchange ideas. B logs 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 authentic items used in the funerals of U.S. Presidents and Popes and explore the rich heritage of the industry that cares for the dead. The Museum is located at 415 Barren Springs Drive, Houston, Texas 77090. Visit www.nmfh.org for more details. Golf Classic Sponsor Appreciation Night The evening prior to the NMFH Charity Golf Classic, guests arrived at the museum for light hors d’oeuvres and complimentary cock- tails among the museum exhibits, including the History of Cremation Exhibit, created in The National Museum of Funeral History, Houston, Texas Icons in Ash special exhibit opens July 15 Icons in Ash portrait by Heide Hatry This new temporary exhibit explores memorial portraits made with the cremated remains of the deceased by artist Heide Hatry . Her unique talent allows us to memorialize our loved ones in a way like never before. partnership with Cremation Association of North Ameri- ca . The exhibit features artifacts and interactive com- ponents to showcase cremation through the ages. Guests also had the opportunity to view Icons in Ash, an exhibit that opens to the public on July 15. Hole-in-one Winner Thomas Smith with his S&S Coach