December 2021

Page A32 DECEMBER 2021 FUNERAL HOME & CEMETERY NEWS Se c t i on A The Fan Man, Inc. Fans Calendars Urns Register Books Dresses Advertising Specialties John Mannion “WhatEver You Need” 1-800-671-8280 Cell: 803-417-2940 Thefanman@comporium.net bankersadvertising.com/thefanman Memoires des choix des Jacque (Memories of Jack’s Recipes) Original Recipes from Dottie and Jack Frediani Shared by Kate Frediani-Gorman Cremation Products Inc. 800-837-0701 www.CremationProductsInc.com SEARED CUMIN CHICKEN OVER WI LTED BABY SPINACH 1 12-ounce bag pre-washed baby spinach 1 Tbs grapeseed oil 1 Tbs cumin seed, ground 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, filleted Fine sea salt and freshly ground black pepper ½ cup crème fraiche 1 large red bell pepper, roasted, peeled, seeded and finely chopped Heat a medium sauté pan, add spinach and toss until spinach is wilted. Transfer to a warm platter. In a saucepan, heat oil and add cumin. Season chicken breast fillets with salt and pepper and sauté over medium high heat, 3-5 minutes per side, until golden brown. Remove from heat. Add crème fraiche and red pepper, and season to taste with salt and pepper. To serve, top spinach with chicken and sauce. Good Eating! PUMPKIN SPICE COOKIES 1 box low-fat yellow cake mix 1 egg ½ cup quick cooking oats 1 15-ounce can pumpkin 2½ tsp pumpkin pie spice 2 Tbs oil 3 cups powdered sugar 4 Tbs orange juice 1 tsp grated orange peel Combine the cake mix, oats and pumpkin pie spice. In an- other bowl, beat the egg, pumpkin and oil; stir into dry ingre- dients until well moistened. Spray baking sheets with non-stick spray. Drop dough by 2 Tbs onto sheets, flatten with back of spoon. Bake at 350º for 18-20 minutes, until edges are golden brown. Combine powdered sugar, orange peel and enough juice to make icing of spreading consistency. Frost cooled cookies. NEWS Association CONTINUED Remembering A Life Covid-19 Education Efforts Earn National Award can make a big difference to an independent operation to take some time and determine what your “edge” is, and how you can leverage that to set yourself apart from the competition. “Our mission at OGR is to make independent funeral homes exceptional,” King said. “We know independent funer- al homes are always pressed for time as they focus on the fami- lies they serve. This series is one more tool that OGRmembers - or any independent funeral home - can leverage to take their business to the next level, on a schedule that works for them.” Discussions include everything from community con- nections and new marketing strategies, to serving veterans and even organ donation services. All six episodes of season 2 are available to stream on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Ama- zon Music / Audible and in OGR’s Learning Library. A special thanks to The Dodge Company, the world’s largest manufacturer and distributor of preparation room supplies, and an OGR Endorsed Supplier - for sponsor- ing this season of the podcast. Dodge supports OGR ev- ery year through a financial contribution toward the as- sociation’s educational programming as Dodge believes education is key to the future of our profession. Founded in 1928, OGR is an association of independently owned and operated funeral homes throughout North Ameri- ca and overseas that share common goals of exemplary service, uncompromising care and compassion to families in their time of need. For more information, visit www.OGR.org. OGR Podcast Returns to Ask ‘What’s Your Edge?’ INDIANAPOLIS,IN— The Order of the Golden Rule’s (OGR) Digital Dialogue Series podcast is back, with a focus on how independent funeral homes can find and develop the edge they have over their competition. This second season is hosted by Geri Oliverie of Oliver- ie Funeral Home in Manchester and Jackson, NJ. Geri was recognized as American Funeral Director Magazine’s Funeral Director of the Year for 2020 and received OGR’s Gold- en Light Award, the associa- tion’s highest honor, in 2021. “It was important to us that a funeral director be the host this season, so they could better connect with our guests and offer their own insight on these important subjects,” said OGR execu- tive director Wendy King. “Geri was a clear choice with her 35 years of experience and industry recognition as a leader in the profession.” Independent funeral homes are always working to show how they are different than conglomerate competitors. 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Continued from Page A30 MFDA Officers BROOKFIELD,WI—The National Funeral Directors Association (NFDA) and its consumer education initiative, Remembering A Life, were recently honored by the Ameri- can Society of Association Executives (ASAE) with a Gold Award in the Power of A Awards for their efforts to educate the public about funerals and grief during the COVID-19 pandemic. Educational outreach included comprehensive website content and social media outreach, plus podcast and blog content that helped families say goodbye to loved ones even when social distancing and gathering restrictions made it more challenging to have a meaningful funeral. NFDA was one of 25 associations to earn a Gold Award. ASAE’s Power of A (association) Awards, the industry’s high- est honor, recognize the association community’s valuable contributions on the local, national and global levels. The Power of A Awards reward the outstanding accomplishments of associations and industry professionals who work tireless- ly to solve problems, and strengthen lives, the workforce, the economy, and the world. “Congratulations for exemplifying the impact associa- tions have on the industries and professions they repre- sent, and on society at large,” said ASAE president and CEO Susan Robertson, CAE. “It’s always so incredi- bly satisfying to see associations going above and beyond their everyday mission to change the world. We’re very proud to spotlight this award-winning initiative.” The 2021 award categories include The Power of Indus- try/Professional Advancement, The Power of Communi- ty Support and Engagement, The Power of Global Devel- opment, The Power of Diversity and Inclusion, and The Power of Advocacy. In 2021, six organizations received Summit Awards, 25 organization earned Gold Awards, and 32 organizations re- ceived Silver Awards. Winners’ information can be found at www.thepowerofa.org/awards. Remembering A Life provides educational tools to help families understand the value of a funeral, plan a mean- ingful service and begin the grief journey following the death of a loved one. Resources include the Remember- ing A Life website, www.RememberingALife.com, a pod- cast, book club, blog, conversation cards and thoughtful gifts for grieving family members and friends. Remem- bering A Life is a consumer education initiative of the National Funeral Directors Association. Follow Remem- bering A Life on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. @Nomis.Publications Like us on