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Call 651-450-7727 to request a wholesale catalog, Our Extra-Large Cremains Bags (13” x 15”) are perfectly sized for the Standard Plastic Human Service Urn. or visit UrnBags.com to order some bags. Just $2.90 each*. * Bags sold in multiples of 10 Choose from Black, Blue, or Burgundy Just $3.20 each* Choose from Black, Blue, Burgundy, Green or Gray Klicker’s Krossword Answer See Puzzle on Page B4 CEDAR RAPIDS,IA— There are more women in the funeral industry currently. Cremation continues to rise and more people are dying at home. These shifts, along with an ongoing dialogue with clients, continually inspire Mortuary Lift Company to assess how their equipment can play its best role in a funeral home. Mortuary Lift Company has the distinction of being an equipment company created by a funeral director for all funeral directors. Having been in the trenches, owner and operator Katie Hill has seen the obstacles, also known as “opportunities”, that workers face. This allows Mortuary Lift Company to empower all people, including those with physical limitations, to do their job effectively and efficiently. With this in mind, the creative and engineering forces at Mortuary Lift Company have developed the perfect trifecta of complementary equipment that streamlines the work and minimizes the risk of injury. The three pieces of equipment designed to do this are: The Ultimate Lift 1000®, The Stepper®, and The Tug-Along™. “Ultimately, we want to see our clients be able to do more of what they love and less of what they don’t during their valuable work day. Working solo and safely has always been at the core of what we do. In 2023, when we rolled out The Tug-Along, we reached a benchmark in covering all the bases for a safe and seamless body removal scenario,” says Hill. Adding, “Using The Lift, The Stepper, and The Tug-Along automates the workflow and creates a satisfying experience from start to finish. It makes sense to make every step along the way as safe as possible to absolutely minimize risks.” The Ultimate Lift 1000, Mortuary Lift Company’s unparalThe Benefits of Streamlining Workplace Equipment Mortuary Lift staff at 2023 NFDA Convention TugAlong™ Ultimate Lift 1000® Stepper with QuickStand™ remains with the utmost dignity,” says Brenda Stratton, vice president of sales. “We like to make it happen. When our customers asked if we could make our lift portable for home removals, we answered with The Stepper. Now they can remove remains with dignity and without injury. When they asked us for help loading stretchers, we answered with The Tug-Along.” Tasks that used to demand two people can now be efficiently managed by a single operator. Easily lift remains and caskets from awkward air trays with this durable, custom-built tool designed to last a lifetime. The lightweight and easy-to-transport Stepper electric stair climbing system boasts a 375 pound capacity. Say goodbye to the strain of lifting the deceased up and down stairs. Acting as an attendant, the Stepper effortlessly climbs and descends stairs. Its folding handle enables the attendant to stand upright while descending stairs, eliminating back strain and the risk of injury. Maneuvering around corners and tight spaces is a breeze, thanks to its sturdy microcellular wheels that smoothly glide on any surface without ever needing inflating. Crafted to meet industry standards, the Stepper matches the height of the removal cot when collapsed. During transfer, simply position the Stepper next to the removal cot and slide the remains off the BodyGlide board onto the cot. The Stepper can easily slide in beside the removal cot or lock securely in place in the removal vehicle. The TugAlong™ was introduced in 2023 and was recognized with second place for the prestigious NFDA Innovation Award. It is a lightweight device, weighing less than 20 pounds that’s purpose is to help people effortlessly load a body into the vehicle. Some of the qualities that make the innovative design stand out include the patent-pending universal seat belt adapter design, the wireless remote control and the ability to pull up to 1000 pounds while being light, portable and universal. The TugAlong saves the back and saves time. It complements the work done by The Ultimate Lift 1000 and The Stepper. Each product provides an alternative to using the attendant’s back as the lifting force and risking serious injury. The TugAlong is an exceptionally exciting rollout because of its small size. “It weighs in at 18 pounds, making it easy to tote for just one person, I speak with funeral directors all day everyday. They’re looking for solo solutions because they’re often working alone with the ever increasing size of decedents,” says Stratton. “One thing we heard over and over is that even after getting the body removal completed from the house, there was the obstacle of loading the body into the vehicle,” states Hil. “Our design team spent a lot of time coming up with a solution that worked with the equipment everyone already has in every vehicle and what we ended up with is something we are really proud of that offers the same great quality you’ve come to love. We’ve introduced The Stepper Sport with new QuickStand™ wheels that allow for sideways movement, making an extremely maneuverable piece of equipment.” “We were created on a foundation of innovation. Our family-owned business used our funeral home experience to make our first product. Then we added The Stepper and realized how important it is to look at the removal experience from a 360 degree position. We were thrilled with the response. It is in our mission statement and in the purposeful work we do everyday-- finding new and better ways to make our clients lives easier,” continued Hill, “The Tug-Along is the next chapter but not the final one. We are style watching trends and technology for the next best thing to help our client’s lives.” For more information, visit www.mortuarylift.com. leled casket and body lift, is meticulously crafted to endure a lifetime of service. Meticulously handcrafted at their Iowa-based factory using premium-grade steel and top-ofthe-line components, each lift is customized to the customer’s exact specifications and requirements. With the Ultimate 1000 Lift, one person can accomplish what once required many hands. “Say goodbye to back strain and waiting for assistance; now, you can handle the
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