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Page B2 NOVEMBER 2020 FUNERAL HOME & CEMETERY NEWS S ec t i on B CALENDAR of Events 2020 Mid-Atlantic States Cemetery & Funeral Conference - Nov 03-04, 2020, Golden Nugget Resort & Casino, Atlantic City, NJ. Exhibits. (800) 604-3416. www.pccfa.com amy@dulaneyvalley.com Canadian School Of Advanced Prep Seminar - Nov 08, 2020 Handling Difficult Case Scenarios with Hands on Bone Reconstruction, Riverside Funeral Home, Brussels, Ontario. 905-376- 3108. www.canadianschoolofadvancedprep.com kwenzel@cogeco.ca NationalMuseumOfFuneralHistory26thAnnual Charity Golf Classic - Nov 09, 2020. Kingwood, TX. EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED. 281- 876-3063. www.nmfh.org info@nmfh.org CremationAssociationofNorthAmericaCrematory Operations CertificationProgram - Nov 10, 2020, National Museum of Funeral History, Houston, TX. 312-245-1077. www.cremationassociation.org info@cremationassociation.org Funeral Service Association Of Canada Professional Women’s Conference Canada - Nov 13-15, 2020, Omni King Edward Hotel, Toronto, Onatrio. 888-507-3722. www.fsac.ca info@fsac.ca Maine Funeral Directors Association 2020 Annual Convention -Nov21,2020,HiltonGardenInn,Freeport, ME. 207-729-9100. www.mainefuneraldirectors.org carolgay@mainefuneraldirectors.org Kates Boylston Publications Cremation Strategies Conference - Dec 02, 2020, Renaissance Nashville Hotel, Nashville, TN. 732-746-0201. www.katesboylston.com/conferences tparmalee@ kbpublications.com Connecticut Funeral Directors Assn 2020 Annual Convention - Dec 03, 2020, Sheraton Hartford South, Rocky Hill, CT. 860-721-0234. www.ctfda.org connfda@aol.com Kates-Boylston Publications Annual Funeral Service Business Plan Conference - Dec 03-04, 2020, Renaissance Nashville Hotel, Nashville, TN. Exhibits. 732-746-0201. www.katesboylston.com/ conferences tparmalee@kbpublications.com Center For Loss & Life Transition Training Seminars by Dr. Alan Wolfelt - Jan 11-14, 2021 Parental Bereavement, Scottsdale Marriott Suites Old Town, Scottsdale, AZ. 970-226-6050. www.centerforloss.com wolfelt@centerforloss.com Int’l Cemetery, Cremation & Funeral Assn Dead Talks - Jan 13-15, 2 021, Bally’s Las Vegas, Las Vegas, NV. 703-391-8400. www.iccfa.com kspann@iccfa.com Association Of California Cremationists Crematory Operator Certification Training Program - Jan 20, 2021, Rose Hills Memorial Park and Mortuary, Whittier, CA. 562-596-0464. www.accinfo.org kmtacc@hotmail.com Michigan Funeral Directors Association 2021 Mid-Winter Conference - Jan 29 - Feb 05, 2021, Sandals Grande St. Lucian, Gros-Islet, Saint Lucia. 517-349-9565. www.mfda.org pdouma@mfda.org Selected Independent FuneralHomes 2021NextGen Seminar - Jan 31 - Feb 04, 2021, Grand Cayman Marriott Beach Resort, Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands. 800-323-4219. www.selectedfuneralhomes.org info@selectedfuneralhomes.org South Carolina Funeral Directors Assn 34th Mid- Winter Conference & Expo - Feb 01-03, 2021, Hilton Columbia Convention Center, Columbia, SC. Exhibits. (800) 445-3427, (843) 881-3634, Fax (843) 881-3659. www.scfda.org rion@scfda.org Ohio Funeral Directors Association 2021 Educational Conference - Feb 01-06, 2021, Marriott Beach Resort, Curacao. 614-486-5339. www.ofdaonline.org diana@ofdaonline.org Michigan Cemetery Association 2021 Winter Conference - Feb 01-03, 2021, Radisson Hotel, Lansing, MI. 810-577-1184. www.mcainfo.org bbisbee@covenantcemetery.com Center For Loss & Life Transition Training Seminars by Dr. Alan Wolfelt - Feb 08-11, 2021 “Creating Meaningful Funeral Ceremonies” Four- Day Workshop, Scottsdale, AZ. 970-226-6050. www.centerforloss.com wolfelt@centerforloss.com Cremation Association of North America 2021 Cremation Symposium - Feb 10-12, 2021, The Linq, Las Vegas, NV. 312-245- 1077. www.cremationassociation.org info@ cremationassociation.org Funeral Service Association Of Canada 2021 Caribbean Cruise - Feb 14-21, 2021, Norwegian Cruise Lines, From New Orleans, LA. 613-505- 0277. www.fsac.ca info@fsac.ca M K J Marketing 2021 Ski Summit - Feb 22- 24, 2021, The Arrabelle at Vail Square, Vail, CO. 888-655-1566. www.mkjmarketing.com mkj@ mkjmarketing.com Monument Builders Of North America Inc 2021 Virtual Monument Industry Show - Feb 23-26, 2021 800-233-4472. www.monumentbuilders.org info@monumentbuilders.org The International Conference of Funeral Service Examining Boards 117th Annual Meeting - Feb 24-25, 2021, The Hyatt Regency Houston Galleria Hotel, Houston, TX. 479-442- 7076. www.theconferenceonline.org services@ theconferenceonline.org TANEXPO 2021 International Funeral and Cemetery Exhibition - Feb 25-27, 2021, Bologna, Italy. Exhibits. +39 051 282611 . www.tanexpo.com info@tanexpo.com M K J Marketing 2021 Sea Summit - Mar 15-17, 2021, Naples, FL. 888-655-1566. www.mkjmarketing.com mkj@mkjmarketing.com California Assn Of Public Cemeteries 63rd Annual Conference - Mar 18-20, 2021, Double Tree by Hilton San Diego, San Diego, CA. 951-925- 1111. www.capc.info publiccemeteries@aol.com National Hospice & Palliative Care Org 2021 Interdisciplinary Conference - Mar 22-24, 2021, Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center, National Harbor, MD. 703-837-1500. www.nhpco.org Int’l Cemetery, Cremation & Funeral Assn ICCFA Annual Convention - Mar 24-27, 2021, Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino, Las Vegas, NV. Exhibits. (800) 645-7700, (703) 391-8400, Fax (703) 391-8416. www.iccfa.com kspann@iccfa.com Finger Lakes Funeral Directors Association 2021 Annual Convention - Mar 30-31, 2021, Harbor Hotel, Watkins Glen, NY. Exhibits. 607-734-6196. www.kalecfh.com kalecfh@aol.com Association For Death Educ & Counseling 43rd Annual Conference - Apr 06-10, 2021, The Westin Galleria Houston, Houston, TX. 612-337- 1808. www.adec.org adec@adec.org Nebraska Funeral Directors Association 2021 Annual Convention - Apr 06-08, 2021, Embassy Suites, Lincoln, NE. 402-761-2217. www.nefda.org staff@nefda.org Casket & Funeral Supply Association 2020 Fall Conference & Trade Show - POSTPONED FROM Nov 09-10, 2020, J W Marriott, Indianapolis, IN. Exhibits. 317-735-4028. www.cfsaa.org ewrinkle@raybourn.com Center For Loss & Life Transition Training Seminars by Dr. Alan Wolfelt - Apr 12-15, 2021 Comprehensive Bereavement Skills Training, Hilton Fort Collins, Fort Collins, CO. 970- 226-6050. www.centerforloss.com/trainings drwolfelt@centerforloss.com The American Board of Funeral Serv Educ 59th Annual Conference - Apr 12-17, 2021, Sheraton Atlanta, Atlanta, GA. 816-233-3747. www.abfse.org dboom@abfse.org Academy Of Graduate Embalmers Of Georgia 2021 Annual Clinic - Apr 12-14, 2021, Forsyth, GA. 770-445-3180. www.ageg.org Arkansas Funeral Directors Association 2021 Convention - Apr 16-17, 2021, Hot Springs Convention Center, Hot Springs, AR. Exhibits. 501- 246-8842. www.arfda.com afda@legacymail.org Texas Cemeteries Association 2021 Annual Convention - Apr 18-20, 2021, Worthington Renaissance Hotel, Fort Worth, TX. 817-339- 8210. www.txca.us tca@txca.us North Dakota Funeral Directors Assn 2021 Annual Convention - Apr 19-21, 2021, Hilton Garden Inn, Fargo, ND. Exhibits. 701-845-2414. www.ndfda.org ndfda @oliver-nathanchapel.com Selected Independent Funeral Homes 2021 Spring Management Summit - Apr 28-30, 2021, Homewood SuitesbyHiltonCharlestonHistoricDistrict,Charleston, SC. 800-323-4219. www.selectedfuneralhomes.org info@selectedfuneralhomes.org online at www.nomispublications.com or send to: PO Box 5159, Youngstown, OH 44514 Fax 1-800-321-9040 Email info@nomispublications.com Submit Your Convention, Meeting or Seminar AmpliVox Upgrades Made-in-USA Titan Wireless PA with 96-Channel Receiver and Stronger Warranty Rannko Online Reputation announces Major Enhancements to Review and Reputation Software TAMPA,FL— Rannko Online Reputa- tion Management has announced several key updates to its software. The Rannko platform allows funeral homes to bet- ter manage their online brand and these upgrades make the overall functionality more effective and efficient. “Rannko’s continued investment in on- line reputation management technology ensures that the platform has all of the critical capabilities funeral professionals need to manage and improve their on- line reputation,” said Rannko CEO Jason Payne. “Our team at Rannko remains dedicated to finding new and better ways for our customers to stay abreast of their online reputation and today we’re excited to introduce new enhancements to help make funeral professionals’ lives simpler and more convenient as they monitor their online reputation.” Among the many enhancements Rannko has introduced is a new app to make re- view management much easier. The new app allows existing subscribers to log in and manage crucial tasks. The result is a more intuitive and effective platform for review generation. On-the-go users will be able to quickly and efficiently request a review. The app also will allow users to quick- ly switch between locations and get live updates via the notification panel. To view the entire platform update, visit the Rannko blog . Have you ever wondered how some web- sites get the beautiful yellow stars and re- view count next to their web link in the Google search result? In short, this re- quires a schema.org code that will gener- ate the aggregated rating of the reviews dis- played on the webpage. The new Rannko update now includes this functionality to combine reviews. Additionally, Rannko has revamped and rebuilt its notification management system for improved email and message notifications. “I am proud of all the hard work and ex- tra effort our team puts in, especially dur- ing these trying times where many busi- nesses including funeral homes have been required to modify their operations. Al- though many sacrifices were made, hard work still prevailed,” added Payne. “One thing is certain - funeral homes must con- centrate on providing families with caring and compassionate service and use those families to then share their support in a re- view.” With Rannko, consumers can automate their digital marketing efforts to save them time and optimize their digital footprint si- multaneously. Rannko was designed with local businesses like funeral homes and law firms in mind. Rannko enables funer- al professionals to build, consolidate, unify, and empower their funeral home in a way that will attract families, increase the fu- neral home staff’s productivity, and operate a successful online presence. Rannko can be contacted by phone at 888-909-9939, email at success@rannko.com or visit www.rannko.com for more information. NORTHBROOK,IL— AmpliVox Sound Systems has upgraded its made- in-the-USA Titan Wireless Portable PA System, SW800-96, from a 16-channel to a 96-channel wireless receiver that re- duces channel interference and improves communication clarity, along with an up- graded three-year warranty. The Titan has a full range of features and capabilities. The Titan offers full, rich sound with a powerful 100-watt amplifier, for reach- ing audiences as large as 2,500, in rooms as large as 10,000 square feet. Use one or two wireless microphones; a wired mic is included. The 96-channel receiver senses interference and automatically switches channels. The Titan has a full complement of in- put and output jacks and controls. Play recorded audio input from an SD card or USB device, or stream via Bluetooth from your smartphone or tablet. A retractable handle and built-in wheels make it easy to take anywhere. The re- chargeable battery lasts up to 10 hours. The upgraded Titan PA is designed and built in the USA. Its warranty has been upgraded from one year to three years, re- flecting made in America quality. “In these days of emergency communica- tions and social distancing, our customers need every advantage to ensure that audi- ences indoors or out hear critical messages with utmost clarity,” said AmpliVox CEO Don Roth . That’s why we upgraded this unit from a 16-channel to 96-channel re- ceiver, reducing wireless signal interference by automatically switching channels.” To learn more about AmpliVox Sound Systems’ products, visit www.Ampli.com.