Page B4 September 2024 SUPPLIERS NEWS By Ralph Klicker Ralph L. Klicker, Ph.D. is founder and president of Thanos Institute. He has authored the books A Student Dies, A School Mourns...Are You Prepared?, A Walk through Time-A History of Funeral Service and Kolie and the Funeral. He also authored the textbooks 21st Century Funeral Directing & Funeral Service Management; Funeral Service Psychology and Counseling; Ethics in Funeral Service, and Restorative Art & Science. Visit www.thanosinstitute.com. Welcome to this month’s puzzle. I hope it puts a little fun in your busy day. On the left side of the puzzle you will find the clue words that will be found in the puzzle itself. The correct puzzle can be found on page B8. Klicker’s Krossword Korner WORD LIST Columbarium Wall Elegy Exhumation Funeral Grave Interment Mausoleum Memorial Necropolis Obituary Sarcophagus Tombstone Urn www.vischerfuneralsupplies.com www.ChildrenGrieve.org Visit our website to access dedicated resources to support children that are grieving and connect to local support. Working to ensure no child grieves alone. Continental Computers Adds Deceased Tracking System, TDAtrak® JONESBORO,AR— Continental Computers, founders of the original funeral home director management software solution, is pleased to announce the launch of the TDAtrak® deceased tracking system within their flagship product, The Director’s Assistant Web (TDAW®). Using TDAtrak® within TDAW® is straightforward. First, print a tracking tag–which includes a QR code and essential information about the deceased–and place the tag on a wrist band attached to the body. Then, scan the QR code and record actions at each point in the chain of custody. Scanning the QR code does not require a separate phone app. A report can be printed anytime that shows the tracking details. With TDAtrak®, chain of custody is ensured by providing the following information as each action is performed: date and time, person doing the action, location destination for deceased, and signature of person doing the action. “Our deceased tracking system makes it easy for funeral homes to comply with chain-of-custody laws, and brings peace of mind to families,” said Wes Johnson, president/CEO of Continental Computers. “TDAtrak® within TDAW® is simply the continuation of our commitment to help funeral homes thoughtfully serve families.” First launched in 1985 as The Director’s Assistant–and upgraded continuously to help funeral home directors operate efficiently–TDAW®’s many features, including TDAtrak®, brings the deathcare industry into the future with reliable, user-friendly innovations from a trusted software partner. In 1985, Continental Computers adopted the industry’s first, original management software to help funeral home directors manage their schedules, processes, financial reporting and tracking, and more. As the industry has grown and evolved, they’ve continually upgraded their software products, and developed new ones, to their further versatility and additional management tools and advantages for their clients. their marquee product, TDAW®, is trusted by thousands of funeral homes throughout North America, Canada, Europe, Central America, South America, and the Caribbean. Learn more at continentalcomputers.com. Directors Investment Group Elects Five New Board Members ABILENE, TX — Directors Investment Group (DIG) is proud to announce five new members of the DIG board of directors: Mark Cypert, Stuart Ford, Sid Grant, Terry Groban, and Tim Hoff. All five were elected to the board during DIG’s annual meeting. “We’re incredibly proud to welcome these five distinguished individuals to our board of directors,” said Kris Seale, DIG chairman of the board, president, and CEO. “Two own and operate funeral homes, and three have extensive experience in the financial sector. They all have years of dedicated service to their communities, understand the challenges funeral professionals face today, and are focused on pushing our profession forward. We’re honored to have them join us.” Cypert is a second-generation funeral director and embalmer of Bell-Cypert-Seale Funeral Home in Snyder, TX, which he co-owns with his father, Jack Cypert. Ford has spent his entire career in the financial services business. He co-founded Coastal Securities, a Houston-based investment banking and brokerage firm, and remained there until its sale in 2017. He joined the investment banking firm Hilltop Securities in 2017. Grant hails from Baird, TX, and has spent the last 30 plus years in the investment/financial services area. He is currently president and CEO of Big Country Asset Management. Groban has over 27 years of experience in financial roles within the insurance industry. She serves DIG as executive vice president and chief financial officer, as well as secretary/treasurer. About being elected, Groban said, “I am deeply honored and humbled to be elected to the board of directors. I have seen DIG grow significantly since I joined as a senior accountant in 1997, and I am so excited to continue to be part of the success of this wonderful company.” Hoff is a licensed funeral director and certified funeral celebrant at Hoff Funeral & Cremation Service in Minnesota, which he co-owns with his wife, Jenny. Hoff is also a co-founder and longtime board chair for Healing Hearts Connection. Over the past year, four esteemed DIG board members – Allan Adams, Jack Cypert, Jerry Edwards, and Darrell Rains – made the decision to retire after decades of dedicated service to improving the profession. They will serve as emeritus directors, and the five newly elected board members will follow in their footsteps. At Directors Investment Group (parent company to Funeral Directors Life, Passare, and other subsidiaries), their mission is to be known as “the best, most-respected provider of service to our industries.” They serve clients across the nation, offering a variety of services to funeral home clients, including sales programs, training, technology, marketing, and financial services. To learn more, visit dig.family. End-of-Life Planning Innovator Everdays Expands Network to Over 500 Agents SOUTHFIELD,MI— Everdays has announced a series of strategic partnerships that have propelled the company past its 2024 goal of 500 active insurance agents, and is on pace to surpass the 1,000-agent mark by year end. These collaborations, spanning from industry leaders Park Lawn Corporation and Everstory Partners to numerous small and medium-sized funeral homes and life insurance agencies across the country, are already revolutionizing the end-of-life planning industry. Everdays offers partners a user-friendly digital interface with a built-in robust CRM system, enabling agents to efficiently manage client relationships and policies. The platform features simplified application processes that significantly reduce paperwork, streamlining client onboarding and nurturing. Everdays provides competitive whole life insurance products, underwritten by partner TruStage, specifically tailored for the underserved senior market (60 plus). Notably, every policy purchased through Everdays comes with a detailed end-of-life plan, adding unique value to the offering and setting it apart in the industry. The collaborations with Park Lawn Corporation and Everstory Partners combine compassionate care with innovative financial planning. These deployments aim to create supportive spaces for individuals and families, offering solace, hope and digital funding solutions during times of loss. Customers and families can expect a more comprehensive, empathetic digital approach to endof-life planning, benefiting from the combined strengths of these partners. Mark Alhermizi, founder and CEO of Everdays, stated, “Our growing network of partnerships, from industry leaders to local agencies, will have us pass 1,000 active agents before year-end. This expansion is not just about numbers – it’s about revolutionizing how we approach end-of-life planning across the country.” Everdays is currently in talks with other large funeral and cemetery brands to further expand its reach and impact in the industry. These potential partnerships promise to bring Everdays’ innovative solutions to an even wider audience, further transforming the end-of-life planning landscape. Everdays is a pioneering Insurtech company dedicated to transforming the end-of-life planning industry. With a focus on active, healthy consumers aged 60 and above, Everdays offers a unique and innovative “policy with a plan” solution that simplifies the entire process. For more information, visit www.everdays.com/partners. Digital Directory Available Download instantly at Save on Shipping! www.NomisPublications.com
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