December 2021

Page A31 DECEMBER 2021 FUNERAL HOME & CEMETERY NEWS Se c t i on A LINCOLNSHIRE,IL— Selected Inde- pendent Funeral Homes is pleased to an- nounce that John E. Keohane, co-president of Keohane Funeral Home in Quincy, MA has joined the Board of Directors as the Group 1 representative. Keohane’s grandfather Cor- nelius was very active in the organization, and his father Edward served as a former president of National Selected Morticians (NSM). In 2017 the firm celebrated 50 years of continuous membership. “As our communities begin to emerge from the pandem- ic, all businesses will face cru- cial challenges in the years to come. Selected is positioned at the forefront to help its members not only to survive, but thrive, well into the fu- ture. I look forward to learning and shar- ing best practices that will allow all funer- al homes to remain relevant in a changing world,” said Keohane. “I am truly honored to continue our family’s involvement with the finest organization in funeral service.” Together with his brother Dennis Keo- hane, John Keohane is responsible for the overall operation of the family business, re- ceiving support and advice from their fa- ther, Edward, who serves as chairman. John helps families plan funeral services for loved ones, ensures business operations are being run smoothly, and keeps the compa- ny active in the community. Keohane is a graduate of Providence Col- lege and New England Institute at Mount Ida College, and in addition to Selected In- dependent Funeral Homes, he belongs to a number of organizations, including: Quincy Kiwanis Club, Knights of Columbus, Mas- sachusetts Funeral Directors As- sociation, Quincy Chamber of Commerce, and South Shore Chamber of Commerce. The entire Board of Di- rectors i ncludes: President Joshua Blake, Waco, TX, Group 5; Board Chair Rob- ert Nunnaley, Carthage, NC, Group 3; Al Asta, Phoe- nix, AZ, Group 6; W. Byron Calhoun, Cleveland, OH, Group 2; Steve Pierce, Kan- sas City, MO, Group 4; John Kepner, Huntersville, NC, Group 3; and Tom Antram, Albuquerque, NM, Group 5. Selected Independent Funeral Homes delivers innovative and pertinent resourc- es, solutions and ongoing support neces- sary for enduring excellence to its inter- national network of independently owned death-care providers who aspire to be the very best in their profession. Members of Selected operate according to specific stan- dards and best practices to provide the pub- lic with reliable, high-quality service and funeral-related information. For more in- formation on Selected’s programs, becom- ing a member of Selected Independent Fu- neral Homes or to locate a member, visit www .selectedfuneralhomes.org or call 800-323-4219. YOUR NEXT GREAT H I RE AWA I TS . A veteran’s commitment to serve doesn’t end when their service ends. Help them reignite their call of duty in a funeral service career honoring the values revered in every branch of our military. Respect. Dedication. Commitment to community. Visit JourneyToServe.com to download a FREE comprehensive toolkit designed to help you recruit and hire veterans into your business. Enlist the talents of a veteran to bring value to your business, comfort to your community, and purpose and possibility to your next great hire. A J O I N T P R O J E C T B E T W E E N BE A PART OF A VETERAN ’ S NEXT JOURNEY TO SERVE . JOURNEY TOSERVE . COM NEWS Association CONTINUED Selected Independent Funeral Homes Names New Board Director John E. Keohane