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MINI OVERSIZE STRETCHER �� $1 , 884 MADE IN USA 1-Year Warranty ALSOAVAILABLE OVERSIZE STRETCHER 1000lB CAPACITY $2 , 242 CEMETERY LOWERING DEVICE 5-Year Warranty SELF-BRAKING • LIFETIME LUBE $2 , 443 850lB CAPACITY Chrome or Stainless Steel MADE IN USA CALL FOR DETAILS: 561-602-3330 • WWW.PREMIERFUNERALSUPPLY.COM A program sponsored by Karen Scott, pro- gram director at Malcolm X College of Mortu- ary Science in Chicago, IL and her staff hon- ored Yajaira Ramos, Louis T. Burke II, and Rachel Neiman with scholarships during a ceremony at Wallace Broadview Funeral Home. This ceremony also honored the life and legacy of the late Gladys E. Wallace and the late VernonWallace , devoted members of the 100 BlackWomen of Funeral Service. Ramos said, “Funeral Service is one of the most respected professions in existence. Being a funeral professional, we show respect for the dead and create memory pictures of the loved ones for families. Los- ing a loved one cre- ates a loss that is not replaceable but see- ing them in a beauti- ful state and no pain or suffering is very re- warding, and makes it worth a million dol- lars. It is my goal to give 100 percent in serving others as a licensed funeral director and embalmer. I will always remember my fu- neral service Oath at graduation and use it as a standard in serving others. I will always give 150 percent and be trustworthy, honest, and caring to the families I serve and have a good work ethic, integrity and respect for the dead. I’m excited to serve other and look forward to representing the core values of the profession learned at Malcolm X College.” Burke’s goal is to open a business that can be handed down to his family thus creating a legacy of generational wealth. Mortuary sci- ence is a career that he had given much con- sideration and he is sure this is his life path. This is about building a great funeral legacy for his family and his children. Burke under- stands the increasing value and benefits of community service and civic engagement. He is currently do- ing that through his connections with his Kappa Alpha Psi Fra- ternity and Sister So- rorities with work- shops, school supplies donations, and medical services, and mentor- ing male youth and he plans to continuing his efforts as a funeral service professional. Born in Phoenix AZ, Neiman traveled across the nation and around the world teach- ing English as a second language but realized she needed a professional change in her life. Teaching restricted her life and did not give her the lift that she need- ed to make a mark. She was discouraged by others to become a mortician and it was the dream as a youth that discouraged her but the realiza- tion had her start re- searching the indus- try. The more she dug she discovered it gave her a feeling of excite- ment and passion. Neiman saw her potential and she celebrates her mark to eventually be- come a licensed funeral director and licensed embalmer. With a GPA of 3.9 her potential has her moving in the right direction. Neiman has found her greatest potential in the funeral industry as a student at Malcolm X College. Yajaira Ramos Louis T Burke I I I Rachel Neiman Malcolm X College of Mortuary Science Chicago, Illinois 100 Black Women of Funeral Service S cholarshi p S tudents Funeral Service is a privileged calling to serve the grieving and the bereaved. For Funeral Directors, the meaning of death is service. It is our responsibility to take the mystery out of it and help those who are overwhelmed with emotions. Those in the new generation of Living Legends have lifted the spirits ofmillions of families through their education, training, service, professionalism and compassion. Their leadership and success have broken down barriers and made them trailblazers, mentors and role models to many funeral colleagues. As we share family heritage and achievements, we recognize that every journey is different. Most importantly, their journeys are not finished yet! Please use them as mentors, ask questions, visit with them, and share their stories with others. Congratulations to the 2021 100BWFS Living Legends of Funeral Service. The 100 Black Women of Funeral Service want to make their profession the go-to career for those who know the importance of compassion, commitment and excellence in service. Email us at 100BWFS@gmail.com. Celebrating a New Generation of L iving L egends of F uneral S ervice and their Contributions to the Industry By E lleanor S tarks B easley cfsp Founder and Executive Director 100 B lack W omen of F uneral S ervice , I nc . Fax 1-800-321-9040 info@nomispublications.com www.nomispublications.com Send Us Your News! 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