May 2020

Page A34 MAY 2020 FUNERAL HOME & CEMETERY NEWS S ec t i on A mymortuarycooler.com Are you state compliant? Triple H Company ESTABLISHED 1950 www.triplehcompany.com triplehcompany@att.net 1-800-252-3444 Fax 805-650-6444 FAM I LY OWNED American Made u Tongue and groove lid-to-base connection for maximum strength. u Green Velour Lining in Gold and White PYRAMIDS We are a cemetery, crematory and mausoleum product supplier. ® ® Authentic feature the exclusive green and gold Triple H Company logo ® Cremation Urn Vaults. Proven in use. ® u Two sizes – Original 9”x9”x14 ½” Over 900 cubic inches Accommodates most urns, three per carton. Oversized – 9”x13”x14 ½” Double urn burials and larger urns, over 1300 cubic inches, one per carton u Oversized lid manufactured with top connected to 4” extension. Gives operator one solid one piece sealed connection. u Excellent for Committal Services. u Solid Gray Granite Texture Inside and Outside for Consistent Appearance. u Three colors – Gray Granite, Antique Metallic Gold or Permanent Peace White. u Lightweight, high-impact polystyrene. u Lids interchangeable with common vault base bottom. u Sealer included with each vault. ® ® COVID-19 INDUSTRY RESPONSE Foundation Partners Group Mobilizes Supplies, Equipment, and Personnel Families grieving during the COVID-19 outbreak find comfort in Foundation Partners’ “Rose in Place” program, in which family and friends send notes that are pinned to roses and placed in empty chairs that cannot be filled. in 20 states, is prepared with the experience, resources and technology to safely care for grieving families during this unprece- dented outbreak. Robert Bukala , president and CEO of Foundation Partners Group, said his team is hoping for the best but prepared for the worst. “Federal and state gov- ernments have designated our business- es as ‘essential critical infrastructure’ and each one of our locations across 20 states remains open and ready to pro- vide service for their community. Our team of more than 1,400 highly-trained funeral professionals are experienced in dealing with public health emergencies from viruses to natural disasters. “While many funeral homes struggle to find gowns, masks and other person- al protective equipment (PPE), our lo- cations have ample supplies and a re- gional distribution network that allows us to quickly shift materials to locations in need. In fact, in many areas we’re sharing PPE with the local hospitals, emergency services, hospices, nursing homes and even other funeral homes. We’re also lending refrigeration capacity to local healthcare organizations in the hardest hit areas.” In a letter to Foundation Partners firms, Bukala out- lined the steps his company is taking to keep employ- ees, customers and communities safe. They include: • Online tools, like screen sharing and video chats that allow families to make arrangements from the comfort of their homes, keeping both families and employees safe without sacrificing service levels. • Live webcasting of services from funeral homes, churches and cemeteries where attendance is lim- ited to no more than 10 people, allowing extend- ed families and friends to participate and pay their respects. • Increased frequency of deep cleaning and disin- fecting all facilities, both backroom care centers and customer-facing areas. • Daily online meetings to review updates from the Centers for Disease Control, assess evolving local guidelines, and share best practices and creative so- lutions. • Special employee surge teams ready to assist local teams with arrangements and decedent care in cit- ies hardest hit by the virus. Addressing emerging trends, Bukala said, “We’re be- ginning to see an increase in the number of families who choose cremation, which has been a trend across our entire industry in recent years. And there’s defi- nitely an uptick in families’ desire for virtual arrange- ments. Some locations have gone 100 percent virtual and we continue to meet every family’s needs. Web- ORLANDO,FL— While Amer- ica’s healthcare system strug- gles to keep pace with the surge in COVID-19 hospi- tal admissions, funeral ser- vice professionals are chal- lenged to prepare for the grim prospect of many coronavi- rus deaths. Foundation Part- ners Group , operator of more than 135 funeral homes, cre- mation centers and cemeteries Continued on Page A35 L i k e Us On Facebook! I nv i tat i on s • ya r d s i gn s • pos t e r s s tamp e r s • S e at i ng Ch a r t s • T i ck e t s B u s i n e s s Ca r d s and Forms • l a b e l s P romot i ona l I t ems • Acc e s sor i e s 8570 Foxwood Court Youngstown, Ohio 44514 800-321-7479 info@boardmanprinting.com www.boardmanprinting.com Now offering a Personalized Memorial Line custom greet ing cards • funeral programs • memor i al inv i tat ions t-sh i rts • magnets • prayer cards • Canvas Pr ints • full color banners Members of the Funeral Industry Save 10% Every Day! Call today for your FREE Sample Kit