December 2018

Page A2 DECEMBER 2018 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.............................................................................................. ..B17 Shipping Directory....................................................................................... ..B14 Calendar of Events....................................................................................... ...B2 Association News......................................................................................... .A33 Deaths.......................................................................................................... .A42 Educational News........................................................................................ .A38 Suppliers News............................................................................................ ...B1 COLUMNS: A Proactive Approach to Advance Funeral Planning by Chris Kuhnen.......... .A6 Aftercare 101 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........................ .A36 Millennial Directors by Matthew Morian and Zach Carnley.......................... .A10 Museum Corner........................................................................................... .A38 Observations by Steven Palmer................................................................... .A12 Protecting Your Families and Your Business by Jim Starks......................... .A18 The Lincoln Funeral Diary by Todd Van Beck.............................................. .A22 Random Musings by Nancy Weil................................................................... .A4 NOTICE The FUNERAL HOME AND CEMETERY NEWS is now sent in two parts. Section A, which includes pages A1-A44 and Section B, which contains the Classified Advertising and consists of pages B1-B24. If you do not receive both 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 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 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 (703)235-3900 EDUARDO ARENAS Circumstances: Both photos shown are of Eduardo. He may still be in the local area. Missing Since: 11/29/2017 Missing From: Houston, Texas Date of Birth: 2/11/2002 Age Now: 16 Yrs Sex: Male Race: Hispanic Hair: Black Eyes: Brown Height: 5’6” Weight: 200 lbs KARANPREET SINGH Circumstances: Karanpreet was last seen on November 16, 2017. He may go by the nick- name KP. Missing Since: 11/16/2017 Missing From: Vestal, New York Date of Birth: 11/1/2000 Age Now: 18 Yrs Sex: Male Race: Asian Hair: Black Eyes: Brown Height: 6’3” Weight: 160 lbs KATRINA GAGEN ALLEY Circumstances: Katrina was last seen on November 17, 2017. Missing Since: 11/17/2017 Missing From: Alpine, California Date of Birth: 8/31/2003 Age Now: 15 Yrs Sex: Female Race: Hispanic Hair: Brown Eyes: Hazel Height: 5’3” Weight: 134 lbs KAVOD Members Unite to Support Twilight Tour offered at Oak Hill Cemetery and Arboretum EVANSVILLE,IN— The third annu- al Twilight Tour was held on Sat- urday, October 20, at 5:00 p.m. at Oak Hill Cemetery and Arbo- retum located at 1400 East Vir- ginia Street in Evansville, IN. The tour benefited the Adopt-an-Ash Program attempting to save twen- ty-three ash trees within Oak Hill Cemetery from the emerald ash borer. The tour is only the third of its kind in the 165-year existence of Oak Hill Cemetery and featured live re-enactors. To learn more about how you can help in the fight against the em- erald ash borer in Evansville visit evansville.adoptanash.org. Families in Wake of Synagogue Shooting BROOKFIELD,WI— The board of directors and members of KAVOD, Independent Jewish Funeral Chapels were deeply sad- dened by the October 27 shooting at the Tree of Life Synagogue in Pittsburgh, PA. They extend their condolences to the families of those who were killed and offer prayers for the healing of those who were injured. KAVOD member Sharon Ryave Brody of Ralph Schugar Funeral Chapel in Pitts- burgh, PA was deeply honored to be entrust- ed to care for many of the victims’ families. KAVOD offered assistance with serving families that were impacted by this trage- dy. Several KAVOD members traveled to Pittsburgh to assist Ryave Brody, includ- ing KAVOD president Jay Mesnekoff of Mesnekoff Funeral Home in Buffalo, NY; immediate past president Joyce Torchin- sky of Torchinsky Hebrew Funeral Home in Washington, DC; and Michael Smith of Shalom Funeral Chapel in Cranston, RI. “I was humbled to be able to work side-by- side with my friend and colleague Sharon,” said Mesnekoff. “I am proud of the care and compassion her team showed to each fam- ily impacted by this tragedy; my respect for their grace during pressure is immense. I was gratified by the response of my fellow KA- VOD members, especially those who offered to fly to Pittsburgh at a moment’s notice to help. It was a tremendous organizational ef- fort and the overwhelming support of the Pittsburgh community was incredible to see. There is no higher honor than serving fami- lies during their greatest hour of need.” Founded in 2002, KAVOD, Indepen- dent Jewish Funeral Chapels are providers of Jewish funeral services. Membership is by invitation only.