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Page B2 SEPTEMBER 2019 FUNERAL HOME & CEMETERY NEWS S ec t i on CALENDAR of Events Passare Inc 2019 Advanced User Training Workshop  - Sep 04-05, 2019, ASD - Answering Service for Directors, Philadelphia, PA. 800-692-9515. www.passare.com/workshop/ info@passare.com Cremation Association Of North America Crematory Operations Certification Program  - Sep 06, 2019, Paradise Memorial Gardens, Scottsdale, AZ. 312-245-1077. www.cremationassociation.org info@cremationassociation.org Corporation Des Thanato- logues Du Quebec 2019 Con- vention  - Sep 08-11, 2019, Rimouski Convention Center, Rimouski, PQ. 418-622-1717. www.domainefuneraire.com info@corpothanato.com Two Hearts Pet Loss Center Pet Loss &Grief Companioning Cer- tificationCourse - Sep08-10, 2019, Embassy Suites at Logan Airport, Boston, MA. 317-966-0096. www. TwoHeartsPetLosscenter.com coleen@twoheartspetlosscenter. com Western Canada Cemetery As- sociation Annual Conference and Trade Show  - Sep 10-12, 2019, Sheraton Cavalier Hotel, Saskatoon, SK. 306-621-3216. www.westerncemetery.com administration@westerncemetery. com Alberta Funeral Service Asso- ciation 2019 Harald Gunderson Memorial Golf Tournament  - Sep 10, 2019, Sylvan Lake Golf & Country Club, Sylvan Lake, AB. 403-342-2460. www.afsa.ca inquiry@afsa.ca National Funeral Directors Association Arranger Train- ing Seminar  - Sep 12, 2019, Piedmont Technical College, Greenwood, SC. 800-228-6332. www.nfda.org nfda@nfda.org Kates Boylston Publications Cremation Innovations Sum- mit  - Sep 13, 2019, Embassy Suites by Hilton, Columbus, OH. 732-746-0201. https:// ohiosummit.planningpod.com/ tparmalee@kbpublications.com New York State Association Of Cemeteries 91st Annual Conference  - Sep 14-17, 2019, Thayer Hotel, West Point, NY. Exhibits. 518-434-1134. www. nysac.com info@nysac.com New Jersey State Funeral Di- rectors Assn 2019 Funeral Di- rectors Convention & Expo  - Sep 17-19, 2019, Harrah’s Waterfront Conference Center, Atlantic City, NJ. Exhibits. 800-734-3712. www.njsfda.org convention@njsfda.org Two Hearts Pet Loss Center Pet Loss & Grief Companioning Certification Course  - Sep 17-19, 2019, Courtyard by Marriott Denver Airport, Denver, CO. 317-966-0096. www.TwoHeartsPetLosscenter.com coleen@twoheartspetlosscenter.com National Funeral Directors As- sociation Arranger Training Seminar  - Sep 19, 2019, Des MoinesArea Community College, Ankeny, IA. 262-789-1880. www. nfda.org nfda@nfda.org Atlantic Provinces Funeral Directors & Service Conven- tion 2019 Annual Convention & AGM  - Sep 19-22, 2019, Old Orchard Inn, Greenwich, NS. 902-893-3177. www. atlanticfuneralconvention.com Selected Independent Fu- neral Homes 101st Annual Meeting  - Sep 23-26, 2019, JW Marriott Nashville, Nashville, TN. 800-323-4219. www. s e l e c t e d f u n e r a l h ome s . o r g pattyn@selectedfuneralhomes. org Ontario Funeral Service Asso- ciation 2019 Education Confer- ence & Tradeshow  - Sep 23-25, 2019, Hockley Valley Resort, Mono, ON. 905-637-3371. www. ofsa.org info@ofsa.org Canadian School Of Advanced Prep Becoming a Better Em- balmer Seminar  - Sep 23-24, 2019, Hockley Valley Resort, Mono, ON. 905-376-3108. www. canadianschoolofadvancedprep.com kwenzel@cogeco.ca Int›l Cemetery, Cremation & Funeral Assn 2019 Fall Man- agement Conference  - Sep 25-27, 2019, Hyatt Regency Tamaya, Santa Ana Pueblo, NM. 703-391-8400. www.iccfa.com kspann@iccfa.com Int›l Assn Of Pet Cemeter- ies/Crematories 48th Annual Conference  - Sep 26-28, 2019, Gaylord Rockies Resort & Conference Center, Aurora, CO. Exhibits. 800-952-5541. www. iaopc.com iaopc@aol.com Wyoming Funeral Directors Association Annual Member- ship Meeting & Mini Trade Show in Conjunction with the 2019 WYFDA Tailgat- ing Event  - Sep 27-28, 2019, Hilton Garden Inn, Laramie, WY. Exhibits. 307-527-4430. www.wyomingfda.org info@ wyomingfda.org Catholic Cemetery Confer- ence 2019 Annual Convention & Expo  - Sep 29 - Oct 04, 2019, Hilton Chicago , Chicago, IL. Exhibits. 708-202-1242. www. catholiccemeteryconference.org info@catholiccemeteryconference. org Texas Funeral Directors Asso- ciation 2nd Annual Emerging Leaders University  - Sep 30 - Oct 01, 2019, Harrell Funeral Home of Dripping Springs, Austin, TX. 512-442-2304. www.tfda.com ann@tfda.com Cremation Association Of North America and Pas- sages International Inc Green Funeral Conference  - Oct 02-04, 2019, Santa Ana Star Casino, Albuquerque, NM. 312-245-1077. www. cremationassociation.org info@ cremationassociation.org National Funeral Directors As- sociation Cremation Certifica- tion Program  - Oct 04, 2019, Goodwin College, East Hartford, CT. 800-228-6332. www.nfda.org nfda@nfda.org Ontario Assn Of Cmtry & Fn Professionals 2019 Annual Conference and Tradeshow  - Oct 08-10, 2019, Blue Mountain Resort, Blue Mountains, ON. 888-558-3335. www.oacfp.com info@oacfp.com Cremation Association Of North America Crematory Operations Certification Pro- gram  - Oct 09, 2019, Albany, NY. 312-245-1077. www. cremationassociation.org/events/ EventDetails.aspx?id=1175840 info@cremationassociation.org National Funeral Directors As- sociation Cremation Certifica- tion Program  - Oct 10, 2019, Piedmont Technical College, Greenwood, SC. 800-228-6332. www.nfda.org nfda@nfda.org California Assn Of Public Cemeteries Educational Semi- nar & Area Meeting  - Oct 11-12, 2019, Crowne Plaza Beach Hotel, Ventura, CA. 951-925-1111. www.capc.info publiccemeteries@aol.com International Grief InstituteAn- nual Seminar  - Oct 11-13, 2019 Certified Aftercare Specialist, Staybridge Suite Atlanta Airport, Atlanta, GA. 360-510-8590. www. internationalgriefinstitute.com lynda@internationalgriefinstitute. com National Funl Dirs & Morti- cians Assn Inc 2019 Board of Directors Meeting  - Oct 19- 22, 2019, Renaissance Atlanta Waverly Hotel, Atlanta, GA. 770-969-0064. www.nfdma.com nfdma@nfdma.com Cremation Association Of North America Crematory Operations Certification Pro- gram  - Oct 22, 2019, Atlanta, GA. 312-245-1077. www. cremationassociation.org info@ cremationassociation.org Selected Independent Funeral Homes and the International Order Of The Golden Rule (Joint Seminar)  - Oct 25-26, 2019 Educating the Families You Serve about the “WHY” of the Funeral, Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel, Chicago, IL. 800-323-4219. selectedfuneralhomes.org/why raf@selectedfuneralhomes.org National Funeral Directors As- sociation Cremation Certifica- tion Program  - Oct 26, 2019, McCormick Place, Chicago, IL. 800-228-6332. www.nfda.org nfda@nfda.org National Funeral Directors Association Arranger Train- ing Seminar  - Oct 26, 2019, McCormick Place, Chicago, IL. 800-228-6332. www.nfda.org nfda@nfda.org National Funeral Directors As- sociation 2019 International Convention & Expo  - Oct 27- 30, 2019, McCormick Place, Chicago, IL. 800-228-6332. www.nfda.org nfda@nfda.org Funeral Service Founda- tion Annual Golf Clas- sic  - Oct 27, 2019, Topgolf, Naperville, IL. 877-402-5900. funeralservicefoundation.org/golf info@funeralservicefoundation. org 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 R&S Designs New Book Urn Appeals to the Story-teller in us All Book Urn Cameo with Engraving Book Urn Ebony with Engraving I ND I ANA PO L I S, I N— R&S Designs, a company known for its premier-qual- ity natural marble urns, is proud to introduce a new design which can help tell the story of one’s life. The Book Urn at 13.5” tall is full-size and comes in a choice of ebony or cameo marble. The smooth surfac- es invite a lasting story. “We designed this urn” explains owner Rahila Robinson, “because each of us has a unique sto- ry to tell.  Most urns al- low for only a 2 - 3 lines of text. This urn has 3 gener- ous spaces which can be en- graved with multiple lines of text, poems, images, a border design – just about anything that tells the sto- ry of a loved one. To us, it is like a marble version of a Book of Life.” The Book Urn allows for engraving on the front and back ‘covers’ of the book, plus there is space on the ‘spine’.  It can easily be at home on a mantle or book- case or look stately in a glass-front niche. For add- ed personalization, a pho- to plate can be affixed to look like the front cover of a book. Engraver Melissa Het- tinger explains, “For anyone wanting a unique urn, this is it! Often, immediate need is required so we are expert at handling time-sensitive per- sonalization.” R&S Designs is an India- napolis, IN based company that manufactures superi- or-quality marble products. This woman-owned busi- ness started in 1989, has re- mained a family business since. The R&S collection contains over 75 hand-craft- edmarble and rock salt urns, keepsakes, small grave mark- ers and memorial name plaques. For more informa- tion, call Cressy Memorial at 866-763-0485 or email maryanne@cressymemorial. com . The Tribute Companies adds to Cemetery Development Team Heidi Bischmann Brett Daniels has diverse experience in most building and construction types and in all phases of project delivery. Daniels brings extensive knowledge and proficiency to the architec- tural design team including comprehen- sive code analysis, historic building renova- tion work, extensive knowledge of building materials, and the design and detailing of masonry and stone monumental buildings which are built for permanence. Daniels earned his Master of Architec- ture degree from the University of Illinois (Champaign/Urbana) and is a registered Architect in the states of Illinois and Wis- consin. He has over three decades of expe- rience in both the architectural and struc- tural design of buildings. As marketing and administrative coordi- nator, Bischmann will enhance office and management effectiveness by providing general office assistance in the areas of cus- tomer service, reception, human resources, graphic design, general marketing, filing, record keeping and day-to-day activities. Bischmann has extensive marketing and administrative experience in diverse envi- ronments including catalog design and revi- sion management, report design/generation, project development, proposals, invoicing and accounts payables, trade shows and con- ventions, and promotional campaigns. The Tribute Companies has assisted cem- eteries and funeral homes with their devel- opment needs for over 40 years. Within the cemetery division, the company owns four prominent cemeteries throughout Wiscon- sin: Pinelawn Memorial Park in Milwau- kee, Restlawn Memorial Park in Wausau, Fort Howard Memorial Park in Green Bay and The Gardens of StoneBank in Hartland. Tribute’s affiliate divisions in- clude Tribute Design, a full service archi- tectural, design, construction and planning firm and Tribute Precast, manufacturer of cemetery products including mausoleum crypts, columbarium niches, lawn crypts and burial vaults. Further information can be found at www.tributeinc.com. HARTLAND,WI— The Tribute Companies has announced that Brett Dan- iels has joined the compa- ny as a project architect and Heidi Bischmann has tak- en the position of market- ing and administrative co- ordinator. As a project architect, Daniels will be responsible for project management, production of documents and the administration of projects within Trib- ute Design Systems. He