November 2024 Family Owned & Operated Since 1974 • www.NomisPublications.com • 1-800-321-7479 Previously Published as the YB News ... Still the Place for Your News! News FUNERAL HOME & CEMETERY NOMIS PUBLICATIONS, INC. CELEBRATING OUR FIFTIETH ANNIVERSARY PO BOX 5159 section B Youngstown, Ohio 44514 Thacker Caskets, Inc Celebrates 85 Years of Excellence in the Funeral Service Industry Visiting the Simpson Funeral Museum The new headquarters in Monrovia, MD MONROVIA,MD— Thacker Caskets, Inc is thrilled to commemorate 85 years of dedicated service in the funeral services and supply industry in 2024. Established in 1939 as a modest casket jobber in the heart of Washington, DC, Thacker Caskets has evolved into the largest family-owned and operated casket supplier in the United States. The journey began with Carl C. Thacker, who founded the company in 1939 to serve the greater Washington, DC market as a local funeral supply jobber. Despite his untimely passing in 1981, Carl’s legacy was carried forward by his wife, Audrey, and son, CJ Thacker. Together, they were unwavering in their commitment to realizing Carl’s dream, leading the company to unprecedented growth and success. Reflecting upon the company’s past, Audrey said, “As I watch Thacker Caskets celebrate its 85th year, I am filled with pride and gratitude. This company has been a cornerstone of my life, and seeing it flourish even as I step back is a testament to the dedication and integrity that have been its foundation. The Scan QR for our website 1-888-792-9315 • mymortuarycooler.com MADE IN USA MODEL #AMC1010 10’x10’ Walk-In Cooler View Online For Pricing! AMC N W FAST SHIPPING AVAILABLE ON SELECT PRODUCTS (717) 453-4028 (800) 752-8767 Ferno®... Time Tested • Quality • Innovation • Experience Order directly on-line at www.vischerfuneralsupplies.com Lowest ferno® Prices guaranteed Got Questions or Need Help? Text us at 717-503-9838 For the Complete Ferno® Line and More Email vischerfuneralsupplies@yahoo.com Ferno Model 24 miniMAXX $4,08900 $3,99900 Folding Display Table Bundle Incudes: folding display table, drape and case Drape colors: burgundy, white, black, gold, green, and blue $44800 $1810 ea Brass Inlay $1969 ea Silver Inlay Walnut Crucifixes $4500/M Prayer Cards 8 up $7300/M Service Records 2 up 75¢ea Bookmarks 4 up Blank Paper Stock Liberty Flag Case in Cherry $6800 Sale Price Continued on page B11 values we instilled—compassion, quality, and service— continue to guide every decision. Watching my son and grandchildren carry forward this work with the same dediRALEIGH,NC— On September 11, 2024, the management and sales teams of ADDvantage Casket Company along with a group of funeral directors from across North Carolina, South Carolina, and Virginia embarked on a unique journey to Chatham, VA. They traveled to the renowned Simpson Funeral Museum where the group delved into the rich history of the funeral industry, gaining insight Several caskets on display at the Simpson Funeral Museum, ranging in type, material, purpose, and era. Photo credited to Mary Katie Poindexter. Continued on page B12
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