October 2020

Page A26 OCTOBER 2020 FUNERAL HOME & CEMETERY NEWS S ec t i on A www. vischerfuneralsupplies.com Phone: 877-770-TIES (8437) Fax: 276-466-3474 E-mail: customerservice@tiesforyou.com www.tiesforyou.com STYLISH MATCHING TIES FOR PROFESSIONALS Any Size Group or Organization SEE THE NEW “FACES” OF RESTORATIVE ART PRACTICAL TRAINING ONLY AT PIMS!!!! Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science 5808 Baum Boulevard Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15206 412-362-8500 www.pims.edu Be sure to subscribe to our new YouTube Channel: Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science: PIMS ing into the funeral profession. Her dedication to the community is evident as Sacred Funeral Home sponsors several community appreciation events throughout the year, especially the annual Christmas Angel Tree. Dedrick, also a graduate of the Dallas Institute of Funeral Service, was previously associated with Mc- Gowan Funeral Home, had served his apprenticeship with the Golden Gate Funeral Home and was the contact embalmer/mortician for several funeral homes throughout Texas. A great leader, role model and men- tor, Dedrick’s recipe for success has taken Sacred Fu- neral Home to the next level as one of the finest firms in the city of Dallas. The 100BWFS congratulates Dedrick and Chandra Jennings on their new location, new fleet of rolling stock and the many awards they have received. Thanks for thinking outside the box ad being so willing to help the Dallas area funeral service students reach suc- cess and prepare themselves for the next level. By E lleanor S tarks B easley , CFSP Founder and Executive Director 2019-2020 A wards of E xcellence 100 B lack W omen of F uneral S ervice , I nc . A new generation of women are rising to the challenge of a meaningful and rewarding profession in funeral service. Many have come from other successful careers, bringing that education and experience into another great industry, doing what they love. They have changed the face of a once dreary profession in the 21st century. To these women in funeral service we say thank you for thinking outside the box. We have not only added stiletto heels to the professional dress code, but also a savvy attitude, unmatched work ethic and a compassionate commitment to service and excellence. If you don’t have a woman in a key position on your staff, you are missing a phenomenal opportunity. Some may call it hiring diversity but I call it a smart move, taking your business to another level. If you don’t know where to look, nearby mortuary schools will be glad to assist you. The 100BWFS is always available to help you find what you are searching for. Email us at 100BWFS@gmail.com. We want to make the funeral service profession the go-to career for those who know the importance of performance, compassion, commitment and excellence in service. 2019-2020 A wards of E xcellence Dedrick and Chandra Jennings S acred F uneral H ome Cedar Hill, Texas L egendary L i cens ed C ouple i n F uneral S erv i ce ure with Cedar Crest Funeral Home, which closed in 2005.She is a two timer honor- ee with the 100 Black Women of Funeral Ser- vice and is an active member of the Inde- pendent Funeral Direc- tors of Texas Associa- tion, National Funeral Directors and Morti- cians Association, and the Epsilon nu Del- ta Mortuary Fraterni- ty. Chandra serves as a role model and men- tor for students com- Founded in 2006 by Dedrick and Chandra Jen- nings, Sacred Funeral Home LLC is an independent family owned and operated business with over 40 years of combined experience. A licensed funeral director and embalmer, Chandra Jennings graduated from the Dallas Institute of Mortu- ary Science in 1981 and began her thirty plus year ten- BROOKFIELD,WI— The Funeral Service Foundation is now accepting applications and submissions for aca- demic scholarships and Career Development Awards. Academic Scholarships The Foundation will once again award academic scholarships this fall, ranging from $2,500-$5,000. Scholarships are open to full-time or part-time stu- dents in good standing who are enrolled in ABFSE – or Canadian-accredited institutions/programs. Candi- dates must be attending classes and actively pursuing a degree in funeral service at the time of application. “A fulfilling career starts with a solid education,” said Foundation Executive Director Lee Wiensch , CFRE. “Whether enrolled in an 18-month program, on a tri- mester schedule, or pursuing a four-year degree, our goal is to make education accessible for all students pursuing a degree in funeral service.” Proceeds from this year’s Virtual Golf Classic direct- ly support academic scholarships. “Even though we couldn’t gather on the links this year, when we come together ‘fore’ the students, we strengthen the entire profession,” said Foundation Chair Anthony Guerra of Guerra & Gutierrez Mortuaries in Los Angeles. Available scholarships include the Foundation ’45, Steve Lang, and Memorial Classic Scholarships, and Shipley Rose Buckner, Joseph E. Hagan and Dennis Schoepp Memorial Scholarships. The Foundation also promotes the Brenda Renee Horn and Steve Mack Me- morial Scholarships in partnership with the SCI Na- tional Scholarship Program. Twelve academic scholarships were awarded earlier this year. “My scholarship is a huge help in allowing me to achieve my goals and demonstrate that hard work and determination pays off and is recognized, said Memori- al Classic Scholarship recipient Jennifer Hardy , FINE Mortuary College , Norwood, MA. “In the funeral service profession, we only have one opportunity to make things Park Lawn Corporation Appoints Daniel Millett to Replace Retiring Chief Financial Officer TORONTO,ONTARIO— Park Lawn Corporation (TSX: PLC) is pleased to announce the appointment of Daniel Millett as Chief Financial Officer of PLC. Mr. Millett will fill the po- sition of Joseph Leeder , who is retiring after serv- ing as PLC’s Chief Finan- cial Officer since 2013. Mr. Leeder will continue his employment with PLC as Senior Advisor during a transition period through to the end of this year. Mr.Millett formerly served as Chief Financial Officer of Agellan Commercial REIT and, prior to that, a Senior Manager, at KPMG LLP, in their building, construction and real estate audit practice. He has proven expertise in financial controls, risk man- agement, financial report- ing, and financial modeling for mergers and acquisitions in a public company set- ting. In addition, Mr. Millet has cross-border experience in Canada and the Unit- ed States. He holds a Char- tered Professional Accoun- tant, Chartered Accountant designation, and earned a Bachelor of Business Ad- ministration from Wilfrid Laurier University. “On behalf of the entire Board and PLC team, we want to thank Joe for his many valuable contributions to the success of PLC over the past seven years. And, on a personal level, I want to thank Joe for his leadership and per- sonal guidance throughout these past few months. I am deeply appreciative that Joe will remain a part of the PLC team to assist in a smooth leadership transition and we wish him the best in his well- deserved retirement,” stated Brad Green , Chief Execu- tive Officer of PLC. “We are also delighted to welcome Dan to the PLC team. His extensive experience working with public companies, sup- porting financial and regula- tory reporting, audit services, and strategic transactions will be of great value to PLC as we continue to pursue our stated growth objectives.” “It has been a privilege to serve as Chief Financial Offi- cer of PLC since 2013,” said Mr. Leeder. “I want to thank all my PLC colleagues and teammates for their friend- ship and support as, togeth- er, we have grown PLC to become one of the largest companies in the cemetery and funeral industry within North America. I wish Brad and the team all the best in the months and years ahead as they continue to expand and grow PLC for the ben- efit of all its stakeholders.” Park Lawn Corporation has also announced that the monthly dividend of $0.038 per share is payable on September 15, 2020 to shareholders of record at August 31, 2020. PLC provides goods and services associ- ated with the disposition and memorializa- tion of human remains. Products and servic- es are sold on a pre-planned basis (pre-need) or at the time of a death (at-need). PLC and its subsidiaries own and operate business- es including cemeteries, crematoria, funeral homes, chapels, planning offices and a trans- fer service. PLC operates in five Canadian provinces and fifteen U.S. States. Park Lawn Announces August Dividend Funeral Service Foundation Now Accepting Applications for Academic Scholarships and Career Development Awards Continued on Page A27