Maintenance Seminar 2014 Recap

February 5th, 2014 was our annual Maintenance Seminar, one of our most popular events! This year it was held at the brand new, beautiful Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery in Avondale, AZ. Thank you to Ronda Berkey, Lee Garrett, Mike Darus and the rest of the cemetery/mortuary staff for being such gracious hosts. We very much enjoyed being at your facilities. This year’s program included the following speakers: “How Low Can You Go” –  Tony Garcia, GARCIA’S …

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5 Mesa Community College Mortuary Science Students Chosen to Compete in Houston for SCI Scholarship

Mesa, Arizona – February 12, 2014 – SCI has announced the thirty candidates that were selected to travel to Houston, TX to compete for the 2014 SCI Scholarship; five of which attend the MCC Mortuary Science Program in Mesa, Arizona. Bryce Bunker, Shannon Cochrane, Andrea Handley, Brienna Yarger and Melissa Bidon will be flying out to stay at the Woodland’s Resort in early April, with 25 other students to compete for fifteen $3,000 scholarships and …

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Five NFDA Women’s Conference Scholarships to be Awarded

[button link=”http://azfcca.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/2014-NFDA-Professional-Womans-Scholarship-Application.pdf”]Download the Application[/button] Media Contact: Kelly Manion, 262-814-1574 kmanion@funeralservicefoundation.org January 10, 2014 FUNERAL SERVICE FOUNDATION TO AWARD FIVE NFDA PROFESSIONAL WOMEN’S CONFERENCE SCHOLARSHIPS Brookfield, Wis. —  The Funeral Service Foundation (FSF) is now accepting applications for its NFDA Professional Women’s Conference Scholarship Program. The application deadline is February 15, 2014. The NFDA Professional Women’s Conference Scholarship Program is designed to support career and professional development for women in funeral service by helping offset the costs associated …

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Hampton Funeral Home Named Sunup Rotary’s Business of 2013

AFCCA Member Hampton Funeral Home, owned by Henry “Butch” Hampton, was named Business of 2013 by Sunup Rotary in Prescott on December 4, 2013. This honor is for Hampton Funeral Home’s outstanding service to the community, exemplifying the Rotary’s Four Way Test and the Rotary Business Code of Ethics. The Four-Way Test was adopted by Rotary in 1943 and is translated as: Of the things we think, say or do: Is it the Truth? Is it …

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Jerry and Janet Warren Recognized by Casa Grande Chamber of Commerce

Each year the Greater Casa Grande Chamber of Commerce recognizes individuals and businesses who demonstrate leadership skills and the betterment of the community. We are happy to announce that Jerry and Janet Warren of J. Warren Funeral Services are to be recognized as the 2013 Business Leaders at the Jan. 17 chamber annual dinner. In order to be considered for this award, recipients must meet the following criteria: Is the owner, manager and/or CEO of the …

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Fall Fest 2013 Recap

We had a great time at Fall Fest 2013 out at Lucille’s BBQ in Tempe earlier this November. We missed all who were not able to make it and were glad to see all who could! Be sure to check out the photo gallery on our website or tag yourself in photos on Facebook. In addition to having a great time and supporting your Association, we also had a raffle prizes and a silent auction …

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From MCDPH: Medical Certification and Permit Issuance Procedures

As we approach our industry’s busiest time of year, the Maricopa County Office of Vital Registration (MCOVR) would like to share with all funeral home partners some suggestions and reminders regarding the remote attestation of medical certification and disposition-transit permit process. There have been a few barriers identified and there are a few recommendations to improve this process for all involved. Our mutal priority is to serve the community during times of grief and sorrow, …

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Fall Festival 2013 Sponsors

Thank you to our Sponsors Batesville Casket – Silver Sponsor SmartCard Services – Silver Sponsor Johnson Consulting Group LLC – Silver Sponsor Law Offices of John K. Mangum – Silver Sponsor Mickelson & Ray – Silver Sponsor Handley Precast Systems – Gold Sponsor Foundation Partners – Gold Sponsor Diocese of Phoenix Catholic Cemeteries and Mortuaries – Gold Sponsor SCI / Dignity Memorial – Gold/Drink Sponsor

ICCFA Music License for AFCCA Members

We are pleased to inform you that your membership in the Arizona Funeral, Cemetery and Cremation Association now entitles your company to music licensing with ASCAP, BMI and SESAC for only $258 for the 2014 calendar year. If you have not already purchased or renewed your ICCFA Music License for 2012, simply complete the 2014 Music License Application and return it to ICCFA with payment, and your music license requirement for 2014 will be covered. …

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“Honoring Heroes” – Hampton Funeral Home Featured in ICCFA Magazine

“This is the story about how a small-town funeral home, with lots of help from friends, took care of the 19 Granite Mountain Hotshots who died June 30 fighting a wildfire in Arizona.” In June 2013, tragedy hit the hearts of the Prescott community when 19 firefighters died fighting a blaze in Yarnell, AZ. Hampton Funeral Home, with the help of funeral homes statewide, and other funeral industry professionals, these heroes were given the final respects that …

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