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Page A34 SEPTEMBER 2021 FUNERAL HOME & CEMETERY NEWS Se c t i on A www. vischerfuneralsupplies.com Museum Corner Since 1992, the National Museum of Funeral History has housed the country’s largest collection of funeral service artifacts in 30,500 square feet of exhibit space. The museum features 15 permanent exhibits on one of man’s oldest cultural customs. Explore the funeral memorabilia collection, discover the history of mourning rituals, and learn about the rich heritage of funeral services. The Museum is located at 415 Barren Springs Drive, Houston, Texas 77090. Visit www.nmfh.org for more details. Hello Sponsors, Players, and Supporters of the National Museum of Funeral History , The 27th Annual National Museum of Funeral History Charity Golf Classic will be held on Monday, November 8, 2021 at the Kingwood Country Club, in Kingwood, Texas. This event is a fun-filled fundraiser created to support the museum and its mission, enlighten visitors about one of man’s oldest cultural rituals and celebrate the rich history of funeral service. The tournament brings together business executives and funeral industry professionals from across the country, who take to the greens to raise funds that ensure the growth and preservation of the museum and its programs. We are asking for your support now more than ever. This fundraising event is vital to the sustainment and future growth of the museum. The Board of Directors and staff are grateful for your support each year! Genevieve Keeney, Board of Directors, Golf Committee, and Staff of the Museum Confirm your sponsorship today and register for the tournament online at www.nmfh.org. If you are unable to register online, contact the Museum at 281-876-3063. 2021 Sponsorship Levels Platinum Sponsor....................... $20,000 Gold Sponsor............................. $15,000 Silver Sponsor. ........................... $10,000 Bronze Sponsor............................ $6,000 Golf Cart Sponsor........................ $6,000 Flag Sponsor. ............................... $5,000 Beverage Cart Sponsor. ................ $5,000 Longest Drive Sponsor................. $3,500 Closest to the Pin Sponsor............ $3,500 Driving Range Sponsor. ............... $3,500 Team of Five. ............................... $2,500 Course Sponsor............................ $2,000 Friend of the Museum....$1,000 & under Individual Player............................. $600 Ride Along...................................... $325 C h a r i t y G o l f C l a s s i c November 8, 2021 Support T he M useum ’ s F uture by securing your S ponsorship C ommitment it that assessed online courses and on- line students, among other criteria. “We are happy to say that after the mandato- ry one-year evaluation, the online degree has received unconditional full accredita- tion from the American Board of Funeral Service Education (ABFSE),” said Karen Davis, Dean of Health Professions. UAHT has a longstanding reputation for having a world-class funeral service pro- gram. “The Committee on Accreditation commended UAHT’s Funeral Service Ed- ucation Program for their engaging teach- UAHT Online Associate Degree in Funeral Services Receives Full Accreditation TEXARKANA,TX— The University of Ar- kansas Hope-Texarka- na received word that the Online Associate of Applied Science De- gree in Funeral Service Education has met all conditions for accredi- tation. The online pro- gram, which began last year, required a one-year self-study and focus vis- Continued on Page A35 ing methods, student satisfaction, and long-term commitment to excellence,” said Brad Sheppard, funeral services in- structor. “The online degree is a natu- ral extension of our on-campus program, which has been continuously accredited by the ABFSE since 1997 and will reflect the same quality education as our on-cam- pus degree.” Davis, who has been a part of the funer- al service program at UAHT since 1997, said, “I am excited for the program to FUNERALSERVICEFOUNDATION.ORG News Educational ContinueD Like @Nomis.Publications CLOSEOUT SPECIALS ON THE 2021 EDITIONS 1-800-321-7479 www. Nom i s P u b l i c a t i o n s . c om