October 2019

Page A2 OCTOBER 2019 FUNERAL HOME & CEMETERY NEWS S ec t i on A Published Monthly by: Nomis Publications, Inc. PO Box 5159, Youngstown, OH 44514 1-800-321-7479 FAX 1-800-321-9040 www.nomispublications.com info@nomispublications.com Subscription: United States $25.00 - Canada/Mexico $50.00 Circulation 21,000 per issue. Overseas rates available. Deadline for Press Releases: 5th of the Previous month. Advertising: Display Ad rates sent upon request. Classified and Shipping Directory rates published in each issue. All advertising must be received by the 5th of the previous month. Due to the vast amount of sources, the publisher is not responsible for the content of any news articles or advertisements. Nor is the publisher responsible for any loss of revenue by failure to insert an advertisement. 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ISSN 1944-1126 Funeral Home & Cemetery News Online at www.nomispublications.com MONTHLY FEATURES Classified Ads............................................................................................... .B21 Shipping Directory........................................................................................ .B18 Calendar of Events......................................................................................... .B2 Association News......................................................................................... .A30 Deaths.......................................................................................................... .A46 Educational News........................................................................................ .A39 Suppliers News.............................................................................................. .B1 COLUMNS: A Proactive Approach to Advance Funeral Planning by Chris Kuhnen.......... .A6 Aftercare by Linda Findlay........................................................................... .A20 Embalming Tips & Tools by Matt Black........................................................ .A16 HearseHub by Mike Jamar............................................................................. .B6 Let’s Chat by Kristan Dean. ........................................................................... .A8 Memoires des choix des Jacque by Kate Frediani-Gorman........................ .A40 Millennial Directors by Matthew Morian and Zach Carnley.......................... .A10 Museum Corner........................................................................................... .A42 Observations by Steven Palmer................................................................... .A12 The Lincoln Funeral Diary by Todd Van Beck.............................................. .A22 The Three Pillars of Success by Mark Bowser. ........................................... .A18 Random Musings by Nancy Weil................................................................... .A4 NOTICE The FUNERAL HOME AND CEMETERY NEWS was sent in three parts. Section A is in two parts, pages A1-A48 and A49-A56. Section B, which contains the Classified Advertising consists of pages B1-B28. If you do not receive all three sections please call 1-800-321- 7479 or email info@nomispublications.com. FUNERAL HOME & CEMETERY NEWS Online Directories US & International Funeral Homes • Supply Companies Cemeteries • Pet Memorialization Companies Trade Associations • Plus Much More... www.nomispublications.com Like Us On HAVE YOU SEEN THESE CHILDREN? The photographs below have been provided by the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children. Please help locate these children by posting in your lobby, office, on your bulletin board, etc. Anyone with information should immediately contact the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children at 1-800-843-5678 or www.missingkids.com DOMINICK DENECOCHEA Circumstances: Dominick was last seen on November 2, 2018. He is biracial. Dominick is Hispanic and White. Missing Since: 11/2/2018 Missing From: Redlands, California Date of Birth: 12/11/2004 Age Now: 14 Yrs Sex: Male Race: Biracial Hair: Lt. Brown Eyes: Brown Height: 6’0” Weight: 130 lbs raven williams Circumstances: Raven was last seen on October 10, 2018. Missing Since: 10/10/2018 Missing From: Bossier City, Louisiana Date of Birth: 12/25/2002 Age Now: 16 Yrs Sex: Female Race: Black Hair: Brown Eyes: Brown Height: 5’5” Weight: 136 lbs PEDRO LOPEZ Circumstances: Pedro may travel to Boyle Heights, California. Missing Since: 4/26/2019 Missing From: Linwood, California Date of Birth: 7/20/2005 Age Now: 14 Yrs Sex: Male Race: Hispanic Hair: Brown Eyes: Brown Height: 5’0” Weight: 145 lbs Submit your photograph or line drawing and Include: • your firm’s name, address, phone number(s) • name of contact person • a short description of your facility Send to FRONT COVER c/o Nomis Publications, Inc PO Box 5159 • Youngstown, Ohio 44514 For more information, call Kim 800-321-7479 kim@nomispublications.com www.nomispublications.com FEATURING HERE CURACOA,NA— Crisma R. Hen- riquez opened her doors to the res- idents, family and friends of Agen- cia Funeraria El Se ñ orial in Curacoa, Willemstad, Netherlands Antilles to host a 35th anniversary celebration. The evening affair saw those in atten- Funeraria El Señorial celebrate Milestone 35 th Anniversary Crisma R. Henriquez dance brightly attired in coral and jade. Owning and operating her own funeral home business is a dream come true for Crisma. She was one of the first female business entrepreneurs in her country. Completely committed to the funeral industry, for 35 years Ma- dame Crisma has traveled the world attending in- ternational funeral con- ventions to learn the lat- est techniques, products and innovations. She has studied in Puerto Rico and has taken many continuing educa- tion classes to stay current on what is new and useful in the trade. Her two sons and her grandson have accompa- nied her on many occasions. Crisma serves as the International President for the 100 Black Women of Funeral Service. She is a member of the National Funeral Directors Association, International Cemetery, Cremation and Funeral Association, the National Funer- al Directors & Morticians Association, and the Order of the Golden Rule. She is involved in many international char- itable organizations, including Breast Cancer Awareness, Historical Muse- ums, Women Leadership in Funeral Service and Concerns for the Youth and Ed- ucational Programs. Crisma was honored during the ICCFA Convention in Charlotte with the 2019 100BWFS Leadership of Excellence Award for her 35 years in the funeral pro- fession. She thanked her funeral service colleagues for supporting her and making her feel at home regardless of the part of the world she is visiting. “It has been an honor to be a part of this woman’s tremendously wonderful career and profession. She is part of the generation of females facing challeng- es in our profession,” said 100BWFS founder Ellea- nor Starks. “Funeral service is a per- fect fit for me. I hope my sons and grandsons will eventually get more involved as I want to take the business up a level of perfection. I want to be the one person that is called on when a loved one passes or when my colleagues need my services. We are part of the same funeral service team-both na- tionally and internationally. More wom- en are getting involved as a new owner or a next generation owner. We must sup- port one another when our families are saddened at a loss,” Crisma said. Togeth- er women can make a difference in the funeral profession. You may see Crisma at the 100BWFS Booth 1678 or on the floor of the NFDA convention in Chicago. If you do, be sure to congratulate her on 35 years. Crisma R. Henriquez and Agencia