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Page A39 MAY 2020 FUNERAL HOME & CEMETERY NEWS S ec t i on A mymortuarycooler.com Are you state compliant? Call your Wilbert provider or attend a webinar: wilbert.com/simplifi/webinars SIMPLE TIME-SAVINGS ® Time is tight during funeral arrangements, but you can’t be tight with information families need to know. Wilbert’s simpliFi program can help with both challenges. In just under 4 minutes, simpliFi informs families on outer burial container choices, including how they can be used to create a treasured tribute to their loved one. Simple time savings with smart results. ® Free Marketing Support for Today’s Funeral Professionals The Funeral and Memorial Information Council (FAMIC) created Have the Talk of a Lifetime ® – a national campaign that encourages people to find out what matters most to their loved ones, so they can celebrate life when the time comes. We’ve prepared free marketing materials for use in your community, including: print and digital ads, PR materials, social media, and more. FAMIC members can download materials at: FAMIC.org Have questions? Email us at: HavetheTalkofaLifetime@gmail.com News Educational ContinueD Grief Institute announces Accredited Funeral Aftercare Training Now Available Online GREENVILLE,NC— International Grief Institute , an educational consulting firm that provides professional training and resources to the funeral and bereavement industry, has announced a new online class for the ac- credited Certified Aftercare Specialist™ training. Available to all funeral professionals, the online cer- tification begins Tuesday, May 5 and runs weekly for 6 weeks from 6 pm to 8 pm eastern. “The feedback we’ve received from on-site training has been phenomenal. By adding the virtual online certifica- tion, it opens the door for more professionals to gain crit- ical knowledge and skills that benefit their business in a big way,” says founding partner Lynda Cheldelin Fell . Focused on increasing pre-need and at-need sales, the certification equips funeral professionals with the lan- guage, tools and practical methods needed to connect with their clients via a new approach. Modules include how to build community connec- tions, deal with compassion fatigue, and turn afterloss practices into a profitable revenue stream. “I’ve been in the funeral industry for over 30 years, and it’s changing. Connecting with your community has become critical, and this training has really changed the conversation professionals are having with their cli- ents,” says aftercare expert Linda Findlay . Launched by the International Grief Institute in 2019, the certification is accredited by the Academy of Profes- sional Funeral Service Practice. For more information and to register, visit www.internationalgriefinstitute.com/cacs or call Linda Findlay at 315-725-6132. Class President Adam Grisier Continued from Page A38 CCMS Graduation In addition to their ac- ademic degrees, special honors were conferred. Graduating Summa Cum Laude (GPA 4.0-3.85) were: Robert Baker , Jennifer Burke , Aman- da Cafego , Angelique Collins , Malia Fon- dreist , AdamGrisier , C. Henderson-Johns , Cas- sidy Holland , Court- ney Johnson , Brooks Ladd , Travis Riddle , Gina Terry , and Emi- ly Von Fange . Graduat- ing Magna Cum Laude (GPA 3.84-3.70) were Logan Alloway and Ka- trina Miller . Graduating Cum Laude (GPA 3.69- 3.5) were Christopher Boldy and Jordyn Schaich . “To say we are proud of these graduate’s determina- tion, hard work, and success is an understatement...as always!” said CCMS President Jack Lechner . “We con- gratulate all of them and send special thank you to the families, friends, faculty and Board members who have supported them during what is only the beginning of their journey.” bus, OH provided the commencement address. He shared with the graduates a set of 15 practices he feels are essential for success. Class President Adam Grisier also addressed those gathered to celebrate. PO Box 5159, Youngstown, OH 44514 Fax 1-800-321-9040 Email info@nomispublications.com FUNERAL HOME & CEMETERY NEWS Class Officers and Administrators: Send Us Your News!