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. …
“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 …
On August 2, 2013, Arizona Revised Statute 36-325 went into effect. This clarified and established which health care provider can certify a death certificate within Arizona and their responsibilities and requirements regarding the process. This legislative change has had a positive impact on both the quality of reporting and timeliness of the death registration process. The Maricopa County Department of Public Health is asking for their Funeral Home Partners assistance. MCDPH is still experiencing resistance …
Source: Arizona Office of Vital Records After consulting with our Attorney General liaison, it was determined that Funeral Homes do have the ability to request and receive on behalf of immediate family members, 1 free copy of a certified death certificate for Social Security claims and 1 free copy of a certified death certificate for Veteran Affair use. These Social Security and Veteran Affair certificates are to be released to the family without restriction (i.e., …
Source: NFDA Website Beginning August 26, the United States Postal Service (USPS) will begin placing a special sticker on any cremated remains being mailed domestically or internationally. According to the USPS, the label will not be required but it is highly recommended to increase visibility during USPS processing and transportation. Currently cremated remains are not identifiable in the mail stream. Today, if a package containing cremated remains cannot be located while in the Postal Service’s …
Some people will only have difficult conversations when it is safe and they genuinely feel you care. When people don’t think the conversation is safe they either remain quiet or they turn verbally violent. (“Quiet or riot”). Silence is masking to agree or being sarcastic), avoiding (steering conversation away from subject) or withdrawing. Violence is trying to control the conversation, labeling (name calling) or attacking (belittling or threatening). We tend to be more forceful with …
By: Mary Byers In 1960 20% women worked outside the home, now 71%. When a member would not renew, they claimed they did not have the money for dues, now the most common reason is “I didn’t have time to take advantage of your programs”. Associations have problems getting active members and officers. Time can hurt associations more than money. We have always expected our members to come to us. How can we bring the …
POLICY BOARD- JULY, 2013 By Steve Palmer, Westcott Funeral Homes ELECTION I was not successful in my bid for at-large representative. Scott Anthony from New York, who was the first to announce his candidacy and worked hard to prepare for the job (and a natural leader) and Chuck Bowman, who is John Horan (of Horan & McConaty)’s manager and has served six years on the policy board were elected. Chuck Bowman entered the race late, …
What a great three days at convention! We want to thank our sponsors, speakers, vendors, volunteers and attendees for making it all possible! We look forward to seeing everyone next year at Convention 2014, at the Omni Tucson National Resort. AFCCA 2013 Onsite Brochure – small Business Meeting Congratulations to our new executive board and board of directors of 2013-2014: David Long, Greenwood Memory Lawn – President, Cemetery Council Paul Neville, Bring Funeral Home – Vice President, …
At the culmination of AFCCA’s annual convention is the Awards Banquet Dinner. This is an evening of delicious food, recognition and an overall fun time. This year’s banquet dinner was different from past years as it was up at the A Different Point of View restaurant. The views over looking Phoenix were breathtaking and gave the atmosphere a very elegant, yet relaxed feeling. To enhance the beauty, Arizona Expressions provided the beautifully arranged floral centerpieces for …