Page A10 JULY 2022 FUNERAL HOME & CEMETERY NEWS Se c t i on A 800-331-9093 For over thirty years Rick and Elizabeth Roberts have been supplying the funeral industry with superior quality handcrafted hardwood chapel furniture, still handcrafted by Rick & his craftsmen on a custom built to order basis. Large Baby Bier/Cremation Altar as the base of the Urn Carrier, offers multi-purpose functionality. Guaranteed 1 Unit in Stock on the 1st of Each month! Urn Carrier Provincial Large Baby Bier/Cremation Altar RD/129 Cherry Queen Anne Formal Altar pictured with optional lighted Urn Riser Queen Anne Collection Introducing the Formal Altar Pictured with Urn Carrier and Flag/Bible Holder Visit for Web Specials! robertsanddowney.com Cots, Caskets, Cremation Cases. All you need is a Remote Control and One Hand! 585-330-5772 .com Work Smarter, Not Harder! Affordable • Automated • Safe Loading and Unloading MIAMI,FL— NFDA and the Funeral Service Foundation has recognized Anna Louise Bongiovi for pioneering and advancing the role of women in funeral service for decades. The ceremony, which took place during the NFDA Professional Women’s Conference in Miami, thanked Bongiovi for all she has done and continues to do to elevate women in funeral service. Bongiovi’s parents, Anthony and Frances Bongiovi, owned and operated a funeral home in Raritan, NJ. Anna Louise grew up assisting her parents in the funeral home, which she now owns and manages. Bongiovi had a vision for service that went beyond the doors of Bongiovi Funeral Home and her community of Raritan. She was a pioneer among women in the funeral service profession, having served as president of the New Jersey State Funeral Directors Association in 1981. Bongiovi recognized that women shared many responsibilities in funeral homes across the country and that not all women would have the opportunity to become funeral diNFDA Recognizes Bongiovi as a Pioneer for Advancement of Women in Funeral Service (L to R) NFDA CEO Christine Pepper, Anna Louise Bongiovi, Foundation Chair-elect Lisa Baue and Foundation Executive Director Lee Wiensch during a ceremony celebrating Bongiovi. rectors, owners or leaders in the profession as she did. In 1983, David Baue established the National Foundation of Funeral Service’s Women in Funeral Service Program, the predecessor to today’s NFDA Professional Women’s Conference. In 2021, the Baue Family established David C. Baue NFDA Professional Women’s Conference Scholarships to honor their father’s legacy and commitment to women working in the profession. Bongiovi was one of Lisa Baue’s early mentors and the driving force behind the growing success of the Women in Funeral Service Program. Bongiovi was one of the first instructors and was instrumental in its success. She continued to support the program for more than 20 years and continues to be a strong advocate for women in funeral service today. “Anna Louise encouraged many states to start their own women’s program, and it was because of her voice, persistence and personal contributions that women became recognized as professionals in funeral service,” said Lisa Baue. “Many of the state association programs are still growing strong.” Unfortunately, Bongiovi hasn’t been able to attend the Professional Women’s Conference for a few years since she also continues to run an 80-call funeral home. “Thank you for all you have done over your career to cheer on other women in this profession,” said Christine Pepper, NFDA CEO. “We are so pleased to recognize your efforts to elevate your fellow female funeral professionals today.” Reprinted courtesy NFDA/Memorial Business Journal. “Quite Possibly America’s Finest Line of Professional Cosmetics” • Cover Cremes • Lip Color • Liquid Tints • Powder • Brushes • Wax www.derma-pro.net 1-800-531-9744 Fax 903-641-0383 E-Mail: sales@derma-pro.net www.nomispublications.com Now offering a Personalized Memorial Line cu s tom gr e e t i ng ca r d s • f un e r a l p rogr ams memor i a l i nv i tat i on s • t- s h i r t s • magn e t s p r ay e r ca r d s • Canva s P r i n t s • f u l l color b ann e r s Members of the Funeral Industry Save 10% Every Day! Call today for your FREE Sample Kit 8570 Foxwood Court Youngstown, Ohio 44514 800-321-7479 info@boardmanprinting.com www.boardmanprinting.com
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