Page B2 September 2024 SUPPLIERS NEWS Wisconsin Alliance of Cemeteries 2024 Convention - Sep 04-06, 2024, Grand Geneva, Lake Geneva, WI. Exhibits. 920-733-1631. www.wiscemeteries.org/ annual-conference/ damian.lenshek@ gmail.com Cremation Association Of North America 106th Cremation Innovation Convention - Sep 11-13, 2024, Fairmont Chicago Millennium Park, Chicago, IL. Exhibits. 312-245-1077. www.cremationassociation.org info@ cremationassociation.org National Funeral Directors Association Cremation Certification Program - Sep 11, 2024, Piedmont Technical College, Greenwood, SC. 800-228-6332. www. nfda.org nfda@nfda.org Alberta Funeral Service Association 2024 Harald Gunderson Memorial Golf Tournament - Sep 11, 2024, Ponoka Golf Club, Ponoka, AB. 780412-1310. www.afsa.ca inquiry@afsa.ca Kates Boylston Publications Virtual 2024 Marketing Summit - Sep 12, 2024 732-746-0233. events.katesboylston.com info@katesboylston.com California Funeral Institute Zoom Funeral Arrangement Counselor Training and Law Review Class - Sep 12, 2024 562-596-0464. www.californiafuneralinstitute.org californiafuneralinstitute@gmail.com California Funeral Institute Zoom Crematory Operator Training and Law Review - Sep 12, 2024 562-5960464. www.californiafuneralinstitute.org californiafuneralinstitute@gmail.com Center For Loss & Life Transition Training Seminars by Dr. Alan Wolfelt - Sep 16-19, 2024 Comprehensive Bereavement Skills Training, Hilton Fort Collins, Fort Collins, CO. 970-2266050. www.centerforloss.com/trainings/ training@centerforloss.com National Hospice & Palliative Care Org 2024 Annual Leadership Conference - Sep 16-18, 2024, Sheraton Denver Downtown Hotel, Denver, CO. 703-837-1500. www.nhpco.org Ontario Funeral Service Association 2024 AGM & Education Conference - Sep 16-17, 2024, The Westin Trillium House, Blue Mountain, Blue Mountain, Ontario. Exhibits. 800-268-2727. www. ofsa.org info@ofsa.org New Jersey State Funeral Directors Assn 2024 Annual Convention & Expo - Sep 17-19, 2024, Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City, Atlantic City, NJ. Exhibits. 800-734-3712. www.njsfda. org/convention convention@njsfda.org Ohio Embalmers Association 2024 Fall Seminar - Sep 18, 2024, Frankfort, KY. 513-384-7846. www.ohemb.com hchohicks@me.com Cincinnati College Of Mortuary Science 4th Annual Charity Golf Classic & Fundraising Dinner - Sep 18, 2024, Glenview Golf Course, Cincinnati, OH. 513-761-2020. www. ccms.edu coned@ccms.edu National Funeral Directors Association Webinar - Sep 18, 2024 Digital AfterlifeRevolutionizing Funeral Services with AI 800-228-6332. www.nfda.org nfda@ nfda.org FIAT-IFTA 2024 Annual Convention - Sep 18-20, 2024, CKF_13 Fabryczna Conference Centre, Krakow, Poland. Exhibits. +48 516 622 512. www. fiatifta2024.com info@fiatifta2024.com FuneralVision.Com presents Funeral IQ (Co-hosted by Sympathy Brands) - Sep 20, 2024, Live! Casino & Hotel, Philadelphia, PA. 609-401-8558. www. FuneralIQ.org tom@funeralvision.com Western Canada Cemetery Association Virtual Annual General Meeting - Sep 24, 2024 403-507-9359. www. westerncemetery.com administration@ westerncemetery.com Selected Independent Funeral Homes 2024 Annual Meeting - Sep 25-28, 2024, Disney›s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa, Lake Buena Vista, FL. 800-3234219. www.selectedfuneralhomes.org pattyn@selectedfuneralhomes.org Selected Independent Funeral Homes Study Group Day - Sep 25, 2024, Disney›s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa, Orlando, FL. 800-323-4219. www. selectedfuneralhomes.org camerone@ selectedfuneralhomes.org Kates Boylston Publications Virtual Memories in Focus: Memoralization - Sep 26, 2024 732-746-0233. events.katesboylston.com info@katesboylston.com Intl Assn Of Pet Cemeteries/ Crematories 53rd Annual Conference - Sep 26-28, 2024, Hyatt Regency Boston, Boston, MA. Exhibits. 800-952-5541. www.iaopc.com info@iaopc.com Catholic Cemetery Conference 75th Anniversary Convention & Exposition - Sep 30 - Oct 03, 2024, Providence, RI. Exhibits. 708-202-1242. www. catholiccemeteryconference.org info@ catholiccemeteryconference.org Independent Funeral Directors Of Florida 2024 Leadership Retreat - Oct 02-04, 2024, Wyndham Clearwater Grand, Clearwater, FL. 850-222-0198. www.ifdf.org hbernier@ifdf.org National Funeral Directors Association Cremation Certification Program - Oct 04, 2024, Goodwin University, East Hartford, CT. 800-228-6332. www. nfda.org nfda@nfda.org Texas Cemeteries & Crematories Assn 2024 Maintenance Conference - Oct 06-08, 2024, Courtyard Houston by The Galleria, Houston, TX. Exhibits. 817339-8210. www.txcca.us tca@txcca.us Center For Loss & Life Transition Training Seminars by Dr. Alan Wolfelt - Oct 07-10, 2024 Companioning Bereaved Parents, Hilton Fort Collins, Fort Collins, CO. 970-226-6050. www. centerforloss.com/trainings/ training@ centerforloss.com Ontario Assn Of Cmtry & Fn Professionals Trusted Advisor Certification - Oct 07, 2024, Caesars Windsor Hotel & Casino, Windsor, ON. 888-558-3335. www.oacfp.com info@oacfp.com Ontario Assn Of Cmtry & Fn Professionals Educational Conference and Trade Show - Oct 08, 2024, Caesars Windsor Hotel & Casino, Windsor, ON. Exhibits. 888-558-3335. www. oacfp.com info@oacfp.com M K J Marketing Summit - Oct 14-15, 2024, Breakers Resort , Palm Beach, FL. 888-655-1566. www. mkjmarketing.com/palm-beach-2024 mkj@mkjmarketing.com Intl Cemetery, Cremation & Funeral Assn 2024 Leadership Summit - Oct 15-17, 2024, The St. Anthony Hotel, San Antonio, TX. 800-645-7700. www. iccfa.com/fall tcrosley@iccfa.com Maine Funeral Directors Association 2024 Annual Convention - Oct 1516, 2024, Hilton Garden Inn, Freeport, ME. Exhibits. 207-729-9100. www. mainefuneraldirectors.org info@ mainefuneraldirectors.org National Funeral Directors Association Certification Celebrant Training - Oct 18, 2024, Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, New Orleans, LA. 800-2286332. www.nfda.org nfda@nfda.org National Funeral Directors Association Arrangement Skills Masterclass - Oct 19, 2024, Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, New Orleans, LA. 800-2286332. www.nfda.org nfda@nfda.org National Funeral Directors Association Cremation Certification Program - Oct 19, 2024, Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, New Orleans, LA. 800-2286332. www.nfda.org nfda@nfda.org Alberta Funeral Service Association Fall Seminar - Oct 19, 2024, Hainstock›s Funeral Home, Edmonton, AB. 780412-1310. www.afsa.ca inquiry@afsa.ca National Funeral Directors Association 2024 International Convention & Expo - Oct 20-23, 2024, New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, New Orleans, LA. 800-228-6332. www. nfda.org nfda@nfda.org Pennsylvania Cmtry, Crem & Funeral Assn 2024 Fall Conference - Oct 20-21, 2024, Laurel Hill Cemetery, Philadelphia, PA. 800-604-3416. www. pccfa.com pccfa.info@gmail.com Before I Die 7th Annual New Mexico Festival - Nov 01-04, 2024, Albuquerque, NM. 505-265-7215. https://beforeidiefestivals.com gail@ agoodgoodbye.com Kates Boylston Publications Virtual Cremation Strategies Conference - Nov 07, 2024 732-746-0233. events. kates-boylston.com info@katesboylston. com California Funeral Institute Zoom Funeral Arrangement Counselor Training and Law Review Class - Nov 07, 2024 562-596-0464. www.californiafuneralinstitute.org californiafuneralinstitute@gmail.com National Funeral Directors Association Virtual Cremation Certification Program - Nov 07, 2024 800-2286332. www.nfda.org nfda@nfda.org Center For Loss & Life Transition Training Seminars by Dr. Alan Wolfelt - Nov 11-14, 2024 Comprehensive Bereavement Skills Training, Hyatt House Scottsdale/Old Town, Scottsdale, AZ. 970-226-6050. www.centerforloss. com/trainings/ training@centerforloss. com The Dodge Company Inc 2024 Technical Seminar - Nov 14-15, 2024, Flamingo Las Vegas Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas, NV. 800-443-6343. www. dodgeco.com custserv@dodgeco.com National Funeral Directors Association Cremation Certification Program - Nov 18, 2024, Arkansas State University, Mountain Home, AR. 800-228-6332. www.nfda.org nfda@nfda.org Connecticut Funeral Directors Assn 2024 Convention - Dec 05, 2024, TBD, Connecticut. Exhibits. 860-7210234. www.ctfda.org john@connfda. com Center For Loss & Life Transition Training Seminars by Dr. Alan Wolfelt - Dec 09-12, 2024 Understanding and Responding to Complicated Mourning, Hyatt House Scottsdale/Old Town, Scottsdale, AZ. 970-226-6050. www. centerforloss.com/trainings/ training@ centerforloss.com Kates Boylston Publications Virtual Human Resource & Leadership Forum - Dec 10, 2024 732-746-0233. events. kates-boylston.com info@katesboylston. com National Funeral Directors Association Webinar - Dec 11, 2024 Responding to Community Loss while Supporting Our Own Grief 800-228-6332. www.nfda. org nfda@nfda.org of Events CALENDAR Executive Promotions Announced at National Guardian Life Insurance Waybright Joins Homesteaders as Vice President of Sales Optimization Cameron Black Andrea Rouleau MADISON,WI— National Guardian Life Insurance Company (NGL) is pleased to announce the promotions of Cameron Black to senior vice president, preneed sales and business development and Andrea Rouleau to senior vice president, chief actuary. Since joining NGL in January 2019, Black has strengthened partner relationships while strategically identifying and growing certain markets. With more than 16 years of experience in the insurance industry, Black is dedicated to listening and understanding the needs of partners and funeral professionals. “I am deeply passionate about the Preneed profession and committed to helping others discover the benefits of preplanning and prefunding a funeral. NGL is a financially stable insurance carrier with more than 115 years of providing financial peace of mind through insurance solutions,” said Black. “Cameron is an enthusiastic and knowledgeable leader. His experience and expertise have led NGL into some exceptional growth opportunities. He offers valuable insights to the everchanging Preneed landscape while using his strategic skill set and his dedication to building long lasting relationships,” said Jeremy Ragsdale, executive vice president, chief marketing officer. Rouleau joined NGL in 2011 and has 20 years of insurance experience that includes pricing, product development, in force management, agent management, sales distribution and marketing for a variety of life, annuity and health products. In her new role, Rouleau will be responsible for valuation, as well as product pricing, assumption setting and experience studies. Rouleau and her team will also manage NGL’s value of new business calculation, along with embedded value determination. “Andrea is a strategic thinker with actuarial expertise and sales insights which will be a welcomed addition to our strong executive leadership team. Andrea has the right mindset to balance business opportunities with strategic objectives while understanding risk tradeoffs,” said Joe Celentano, president and CEO at NGL. Established in 1909 National Guardian Life Insurance Company (NGL) is licensed to do business in 49 states and the District of Columbia. Information about NGL can be found at www.nglic.com. Cole Waybright WEST DES MOINES,IA— Homesteaders Life Company executive vice president of sales and marketing Lyndon Peterson is excited to announce the appointment of Cole Waybright as vice president ofsales optimization. In his new role, Waybright will work with Homesteaders’ funeral home customers and marketing organizations to implement preneed growth strategies that connect them with more consumers. “Cole has an incredible breadth of experience in the funeral space,” said Peterson. “Coming from a family-owned funeral home and having worked with two major funeral operators, Cole not only understands the intricacies of our business but also excels in building scalable preneed sales operations.” Waybright grew up in his family’s West Virginia funeral home and has been working the funeral space for more than two decades. His experience covers a broad spectrum of the business, including day-to-day funeral home operations, preneed sales strategy, talent development and relationship management. “I am thrilled to join Homesteaders in this exciting new role,” Waybright shared. “I look forward to collaborating with exceptional partners in the funeral profession to make a meaningful impact and to build on our shared commitment to serving families.” Waybright is a licensed funeral director and embalmer and a graduate of Alderson Broaddus University and the Cincinnati College of Mortuary Science. He and his wife, Lindsay, live in Florida with their son. Homesteaders Life Company, a mutual company owned by its policy holders, is a national leader providing products and services to help people design a better farewell. 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