Page B2 september 2023 FUNERAL HOME & CEMETERY NEWS Section B Western Canada Cemetery Association Annual Conference & Tradeshow - Sep 06-08, 2023, Royal Hotel Edmonton Airport, Leduc, AB. Exhibits. 403507-9359. www.westerncemetery.com administration@ westerncemetery.com National Funeral Directors Association 2023 International Convention & Expo - Sep 10-13, 2023, Las Vegas Convention Center, Las Vegas, NV. Exhibits. 800-228-6332. www.nfda.org nfda@nfda.org Cincinnati College Of Mortuary Science 2nd Annual Golf Classic - Sep 13, 2023, The Mill Course, Cincinnati, OH. 513-618-1927. www.ccms.edu kcoggeshall@ccms.edu Center For Loss & Life Transition Training Seminars by Dr. Alan Wolfelt - Sep 18-21, 2023, Becoming an EffectiveGriefEducatorTraining,HiltonFortCollins,Fort Collins, CO. 970-226-6050. www.centerforloss.com/ trainings/ training@centerforloss.com Alberta Funeral Service Association 2023 Harald Gunderson Memorial Golf Tournament - Sep 19, 2023, River Bend Golf & Recreation Area, Red Deer, AB. 780-412-1310. www.afsa.ca inquiry@afsa.ca National Funeral Directors Association Cremation Certification Program - Sep 20, 2023, Piedmont Technical College, Greenwood, SC. 800-228-6332. www.nfda.org nfda@nfda.org Crown Hill Cemetery 1st Annual Trade Show - Sep 21, 2023, Indianapolis, IN. Exhibits. 317-925-8231. www.crownhill.org mhoel87@crownhill.org Texas Cemeteries and Crematories Association Maintenance Conference - Sep 24-26, 2023, Hyatt Place San Antonio Riverwalk, San Antonio, TX. Exhibits. 817339-8210. www.txcca.us srumer@LocallyOwned.org Catholic Cemetery Conference 74th Anniversary Convention&Exposition- Sep25-28,2023,NewOrleans,LA. Exhibits. 708-202-1242. www.catholiccemeteryconference.org info@catholiccemeteryconference.org Ontario Funeral Service Association 2023 AGM & Education Conference - Sep 25-26, 2023, Hockley Valley Resort, Mono, ON. Exhibits. 905-637-3371. www.ofsa.org info@ofsa.org National Funeral Directors Association Arranger Training Program - Sep 29, 2023, Bridgewater State University, Bridgewater, MA. 800-228-6332. www.nfda.org nfda@nfda.org Mourning Discoveries Grief Support Services 2023 Grief Cruise - Oct 01-08, 2023, Royal Caribbean Wonder of The Seas, Departing Cape Canaveral, FL. 315-7256132. www.thegriefcruises.com lf6643@yahoo.com National Hospice & Palliative Care Org 2023 Leadership Conference - Oct 02-04, 2023, Statehouse Convention Center, Little Rock, AR. 703-837-1500. www.nhpco.org Ontario Assn Of Cemetery & Funeral Professionals 2023 Educational Conference & Trade Show - Oct 03, 2023, Deerhurst Resort & Conference Center, Huntsville, ON. Exhibits. 905-383-6528. www.oacfp.com info@ oacfp.com National Funeral Directors Association Cremation Certification Program - Oct 06, 2023, Goodwin University, East Hartford, CT. 800-228-6332. www. nfda.org nfda@nfda.org Selected Independent Funeral Homes 2023 Annual Meeting - Oct 10-13, 2023, JW Marriott Chicago, Chicago, IL. 800-323-4219. www.selectedfuneralhomes.org pattyn@ selectedfuneralhomes.org New Jersey State Funeral Directors Assn 2023 Annual Convention - Oct 10-12, 2023, Harrah›s Resort, Atlantic City, NJ. Exhibits. 732-974-9444. www.njsfda.org convention@njsfda.org Cremation Association Of North America Crematory Operations Certification Program - Oct 10, 2023, Holiday Inn Express, Albany, NY. 312-245-1077. www. cremationassociation.org info@cremationassociation.org Center For Loss & Life Transition Training Seminars by Dr. Alan Wolfelt - Oct 16-19, 2023, Suicide Grief: Companioning the Mourner Training, Hilton Fort Collins, Fort Collins, CO. 970-226-6050. www.centerforloss.com/trainings/ training@centerforloss.com Wyoming Funeral Directors Association 2023 Annual Convention & Trade Show - Oct 18-20, 2023, Ramkota Hotel, Casper, WY. Exhibits. 307-527-4430. www.wyomingfda.org info@wyomingfda.org National Funeral Directors Association Webinar - Oct 18, 2023, How to Get More Calls in 2024 800-2286332. www.nfda.org nfda@nfda.org Cremation Association Of North America Crematory Operations Certification Program - Nov 03, 2023, National Museum of Funeral History, Houston, TX. 312-245-1077. www.cremationassociation.org info@ cremationassociation.org Pennsylvania Cemetery, Crematory & Funeral Assn 2023 Mid-Atlantic States Cemetery and Funeral Conference - Nov 08-10, 2023, Hard Rock Hotel, Atlantic City, NJ. 800-604-3416. www.pccfa.com pccfa.info@gmail.com Center For Loss & Life Transition Training Seminars by Dr. Alan Wolfelt - Nov 13-16, 2023, Comprehensive Bereavement Skills Training, Hyatt House Scottsdale/ Old Town, Scottsdale, AZ. 970-226-6050. www.centerforloss.com/trainings/ training@centerforloss.com M K J Marketing Summit - Nov 13-14, 2023, Grand Reserve at The Meritage, Napa Valley, CA. 888-6551566. www.mkjmarketing.com mkj@mkjmarketing.com Maine Funeral Directors Association 2022 Annual Convention - Nov 16, 2023, Hilton Garden Inn, Freeport, ME. Exhibits. 207-7299100. www.mainefuneraldirectors.org carolgay@ mainefuneraldirectors.org Center For Loss & Life Transition Training Seminars by Dr. Alan Wolfelt - Dec 04-07, 2023, Understanding and Responding to Complicated Mourning Training, Hyatt House Scottsdale/Old Town, Scottsdale, AZ. 970226-6050. www.centerforloss.com/trainings/ training@ centerforloss.com National Funeral Directors Association Webinar - Dec 06, 2023, The Psychology of Stress-Free Family Business Transitions 800-228-6332. www.nfda.org nfda@nfda.org Connecticut Funeral Directors Assn 2023 Convention - Dec 07, 2023, Sheraton Hartford South Hotel, Rocky Hill, CT. Exhibits. 860-721-0234. www.ctfda.org john@ connfda.com CALENDARof Events Additional Events Online at NomisPublications.com or send to Funeral Home & Cemetery News email info@nomispublications.com mail PO Box 5159 Youngstown, OH 44514 fax 1-800-321-9040 submit your Convention, Meeting or Seminar online at www.NomisPublications.com Fong Joins Premier Preneed as Business Development Director Michelle Fong NORFOLK,NE— Premier Preneed Marketing has announced the hiring of Michelle Fong as business development director. A licensed insurance professional, Fong is experienced in the development of sales and training programs in the funeral profession. In her new role, Fong will work closely with the Premier team to better serve current partners as well as develop new relationships with funeral homes throughout the country. Fong brings to Premier deep industry sales training expertise gained over the past 17 years in funeral service. During her career in funeral service, Fong has held key preneed positions at several companies that provide the funeral profession with preneed solutions, sales training programs, and technology offerings. “Michelle is a fantastic addition to the Premier team, and we look forward to leveraging her experience and strategic mindset to continue to grow and serve our partners,” stated Jeff Wright, Vice President – Preneed. “I’m confident that Michelle will play a key role in providing and implementing high-quality solutions for our partners.” “I have a deep passion for this profession and I’m incredibly excited to join the Premier team,” Fong said. “Premier’s expertise and resources combine to create the perfect opportunity for solutions to support all aspects of our partners’ needs. I’m thrilled to add my experience and knowledge to the team and help take Premier to the next level.” Fong holds a bachelor’s degree in social work from the University of Nevada, Reno, and holds a health and life license from the Ohio Department of Insurance. She lives in Hudson, OH. Premier Preneed Marketing has provided pre-need support, training, and leading life insurance solutions to funeral homes nationwide for over fifty years. The company connects funeral homes with multiple carriers from which to choose and offers single pay, multi-pay, and preneed annuity options as well as standard and guarantee issue plans. For more information about Premier Preneed Marketing, visit www.premierpreneed.com or stop by NFDA Booth 1875. Matthews Reports Results for Third Quarter PITTSBURGH,PA— Matthews International Corporation (NASDAQ GSM: MATW) announced financial results for its third quarter of fiscal 2023. In discussing the results for the Company’s fiscal 2023 third quarter, Joseph C. Bartolacci, President and Chief Executive Officer, stated: “We continued to deliver on our strategies in the fiscal 2023 third quarter as the Company generated strong growth in consolidated sales and adjusted EBITDA for the fiscal 2023 third quarter compared to a year ago. Our performance for the current quarter reflected continued growth in the Industrial Technologies segment, the ongoing strength and stability of our Memorialization segment, and improved results for the SGK Brand Solutions segment. “The Memorialization segment reported higher sales and adjusted EBITDA for the current quarter compared to a year ago. The segment continues to perform well post-pandemic reflecting good market share performance, price realization, and cremation-related products sales. The strength of our brands, strong customer service, continued innovation in our production processes, and the growing level of our cremation-related products sales remain significant elements in the ongoing success of this segment.” Quarterly Dividend Announced Matthews also announced that its Board of Directors declared, at its regularly scheduled meeting today, a dividend of $0.23 per share on the Company’s common stock. The dividend is payable August 21, 2023 to stockholders of record August 7, 2023. Matthews International Corporation is a global provider of memorialization products, industrial technologies, and brand solutions. The Memorialization segment is a leading provider of memorialization products, including memorials, caskets, cremation-related products, and cremation and incineration equipment, primarily to cemetery and funeral home customers that help families move from grief to remembrance. The Company has approximately 12,000 employees in more than 30 countries on six continents that are committed to delivering the highest quality products and services. For more information and full results, visit www.matw.com. Booth #1875
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