NFDA Cremation Retreat: Seize the Opportunity

Brookfield, Wis. – The National Funeral Directors Association (NFDA) will host its second annual Cremation Retreat March 15-16, 2017, at the Emory Conference Center Hotel in Atlanta, Ga. The one-of-a-kind NFDA Cremation Retreat offers funeral professionals from small- to mid-sized firms an opportunity to explore and reflect on cremation from a variety of perspectives, discern what cremation means to the future of their business, and explore proven strategies to increase the value – and profit …

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Help us build the 2017 Educational Programs!

Part of your membership with the AFCCA is the opportunity to attend educational programs at a discounted rate or attend webinars for free (new in 2017). It is important to us that we put together quality programs with topics that interest and benefit you. We are asking that you take the time to fill out this brief survey to supply topic ideas that you feel would be beneficial to you, as well as all of …

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Meet the Mentors Expands in 2017: Funeral Directors Under 40 and New Licensees Encouraged to Apply

Brookfield, Wis. – The National Funeral Directors Association (NFDA) is expanding its popular Meet the Mentors program to give new licensees an opportunity to learn from the profession’s top funeral directors and network with like-minded peers. Entries for NFDA’s next Meet the Mentors event must be submitted by midnight CST January 6, 2017. Meet the Mentors will take place March 12-14, 2017, at the Emory Conference Center Hotel, which is located on the campus of …

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MCDPH OVR – Office Closures, December 2016

Dear Funeral Home Partners,  All Maricopa County Department of Public Health Office of Vital Registration (MCDPH OVR) locations will be closed in December for the following days: December 13 (Tuesday):  All locations will close from 11 am – 2 pm for an  in-service meeting.  We will be open from 8 am – 11 am and re-open 2 pm – 4:30 pm  December 15 (Thursday) :  All locations will close at 11 am for the remainder of …

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MCDPH OVR – Office Closure, Thanksgiving Holiday 2016

All Maricopa County Department of Public Health Office of Vital Registration (MCDPH OVR) locations  will be closed ALL DAY for the Thanksgiving Day holiday on Thursday and Friday,  November 24 and 25, 2016.  Please be advised that the MCDPH OVR after-hours phone number, 602-525-6968, will be available for you to call for emergencies ONLY.  If possible, please submit all cremation authorizations no later than 2:30 pm, Wednesday,  November 23rd

AFCCA Fall Social Sponsors

The support of our sponsors helps make our events possible and successful. Please join me in thanking our Fall Social Sponsors for 2016! Make sure you don’t miss this fun event to be held at San Tan Brewing Company in Downtown Chandler! Drink Ticket Sponsor             Event Sponsors [su_carousel source=”media: 4573,4605,4929,177″ limit=”100″ link=”lightbox” items=”4″ title=”no”]

Arizona Administrative Code Updates for the State Bureau of Vital Records

From the Office of Vital Registration – Central Valley – Please contact them with your questions or concerns of the contents of the following letter: Download scan of original letter here. October 4, 2016 Dear Funeral Home Partners and Establishments, On October 1st the State Bureau of Vital Records enacted the updated Arizona Administrative Code (rules) that pertain to how vital records are recorded and administration throughout our state. The rules are now effective and …

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ICCFA KIP Awards

ICCFA is now accepting entries for the 2016 Keeping It Personal (KIP) Awards. The categories this year are: Innovative Personalized Product (suppliers-only category) Most Personalized Service or Memorial Event Best Practice/Personal Touch Most Personalized Pet Service or Memorial Winners will be recognized at the ICCFA 2017 Convention & Exposition in Nashville, Tennessee, in ICCFA Magazine and on the ICCFA website. The ICCFA will send out press releases about the winners to the trade press and …

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