NFDA Pursuit of Excellence Award

In 2015, NFDA will, for the 35th time, honor member firms with the Pursuit of Excellence Award. Make this the year your firm is recognized for its commitment to providing exceptional service to grieving families and the community, while adhering to the highest ethical and professional standards. Pursuit of Excellence is the premiere recognition program for funeral homes, setting standards of excellence that motivate staff, inspire innovation and sustain consumer confidence in the funeral profession. …

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AFCCA Request for Proposal Photography

Description of Needs The AFCCA (Arizona Funeral Cemetery and Cremation Association) seeks service throughout our Annual Convention,  Tuesday, June 2, through Thursday, June 4, 2015, at the Carefree Resort and Conference Center, in Carefree, AZ, to capture: Candid shots of each session and event Photographs of speakers and entertainment Group shots at the offsite Golf Tournament BONUS: The ability to record each speaker session (Total of 6 speakers, 9 hours of video) Photographer is to provide digital copies of …

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VA Announces Final Rule on Reimbursement of Casket and Urn Costs for Indigent Veterans Being Interred in a VA Cemetery

Sourced from NFDA, T. Scott Gilligan, NFDA General Counsel | Posted: April 17, 2015 On April 13, 2015, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) published the Final Rule on reimbursement of caskets and urns used for the interment or inurnment of the remains of indigent veterans in VA cemeteries. To qualify for reimbursement, the following criteria must be met: Reimbursement is only available for veterans who die on or after January 10, 2014, and whose …

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2015 AFCCA Convention Speakers

Douglas R. Gober Upping Your Game: What to Do When the Competition Levels the Playing Speaking Wednesday, June 3 at 9:00 AM    [su_spoiler title=”Topic Description” style=”fancy” icon=”arrow-circle-1″] You worked your tail off to create a marketable difference for your business and blazed a trail in your market. Now everyone in town is doing tribute videos, personalizing memorial folders and taking condolences from their websites. What’s next? How can we take control of this crucial …

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NFDA Policy Board Report from the Hill

By: Steve Palmer, NFDA Policy Board Rep for Arizona Rep. Mike Pompeo of Kansas spoke. Straight forward, truthful communication is the key to success in business and politics. It is easy to lead when all is going well. The true test is going to where there is a problem. Most of you succeed despite what the government does to you not health. The federal government cannot deliver healthcare effectively, it is too big and too …

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2015 William Aaron Scholarship Recipient

The AFCCA is dedicated to promoting the further development of professional, ethical, responsive death care providers that are a credit to the industry. This is why the  William Aaron Scholarship Program was created for current Mortuary Science students at Mesa Community College. Each year, AFCCA offers a scholarship to a 2nd year student, with a B or better grade point average. The scholarship is valued at $1,000. Applicants that meet the criteria are asked to submit …

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2015 Maintenance Seminar Recap

Thank you to all who attended our 2015 Maintenance Seminar, held at Resthaven Park Mortuary and Cemetery! We had a great line up of speakers this year that covered everything from turf, to water, to safety, and more. Our backhoe rodeo was heavily participated in, and everyone had a great time. A big congratulations to our winners: 1st – Henry Garcia with Diocese of Phoenix Catholic Cemeteries; 2nd – Barry Berkezchuk with Mountain View Cemetery; 3rd …

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National Study Confirms Value of Flowers at Funerals

For Immediate Release: January 30, 2015 Brookfield, Wis. – According to the results of a new report from the American Floral Endowment’s Floral Marketing Research Fund (FMRF), both bereaved families and funeral directors feel flowers and plants offer comfort during and after funerals. The study, Funeral Directors and Flowers: Insights into Floral Tributes in the Funeral Industry, by the FMRF sought to assess consumers’ attitudes toward and use of floral tributes in funeral services; the …

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