Upcoming Crematory Operators Certification – January 16, 2015

Are you a member? Make sure to login on the right to receive the discounted membership rate. Need help with logging in? Contact director @ azfcca.org for assistance. Presented by Dr. Thomas Taggart, MCC Mortuary Science College, assisted by Donna Backhaus and features presentations in all areas of Continuing Education recommended and approved by the Arizona State Board of Funeral Directors and Embalmers. A total of 6 CEU hours: Mortuary Science,  Technical –  or Legal 3 CEU’s …

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10 Reasons to Join (or Renew) the Arizona Funeral, Cemetery and Cremation Association

For funeral home owners, funeral directors, sales associates and after care business owners, visibility and networking are key, but these are just a couple of the many reasons it’s a good idea to join a state funeral industry association. The Arizona Funeral, Cemetery and Cremation Association offers a wide range of opportunities that can lead to enhanced business relationships and, ultimately, greater success. Here are 10 reasons why joining the AFCCA is well worth the time and investment: Access to education …

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Lessons for Life with a Funeral Director

NEW RELEASE (Just In time for Christmas!) A Self-Help Book For People Who Share Life With A Funeral Director   Lessons For Life With A Funeral Director: Strategies to Strengthen Your Relationships & Inspiration to Transform Your Life REEDSBURG, WI – Katy Prange, founder of Life With A Funeral Director, today announced the release of Lessons For Life With A Funeral Director: Strategies to Strengthen Your Relationships & Inspiration to Transform Your Life. Lessons For …

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Thank You AFCCA 2014 Fall Social Dinner Sponsors

It take a lot of support to put on a great event each year, so we would like to take a moment to thank our Fall Social sponsors as well as those generous individuals who donated gifts for the fundraiser portion, benefitting the AFCCA Foundation for Children. Join me in telling them thank you when you see them at the event! Drink Ticket & Student Ticket Sponsors SCI Phoenix – Dignity Memorial Premier Sponsors PBF Manufacturing Foundation Partners – …

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AFCCA 2015 Annual Convention Announcement & Call for Speakers

Your Arizona, Funeral, Cemetery and Cremation Association is excited to announce the location and dates for the 2015 Annual Convention! Carefree Resort and Conference Center June 2, 3 & 4, 2015 MARK YOUR CALENDARS! Our goal is to make the 2015 convention even more exciting than previous years, while providing quality education and fun events for all to attend. If you are interested in being a presenter at the 2015 AFCCA Convention, please submit your …

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ICCFA/CANA Cremation Training – Earn a Comp’d Registration for the Phoenix Class!

[su_box title=”YOUR REGISTRATION COULD BE FREE!” style=”soft” box_color=”#981b1f”]Register by Wednesday, October 29, at 11:59 p.m. Mountain Time and be entered into a raffle to have your registration comped![/su_box] Cremation Certification Programs Coming to Phoenix, AZ ICCFA and CANA are proud to once again partner and offer two types of cremation training to Phoenix in November! [su_quote]Presentations were excellent. Much more informative than other CEU programs that I have attended. Thanks! [/su_quote] [su_quote]I now have a better …

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CDC’s Guidance for Safe Handling of Remains of Ebola Patients

With recent reports of the first Ebola-related death inside the United States, questions related to the safe handling of remains of ebola patients may arise. While it is extremely unlikely that any funeral director in Arizona will be faced with this situation in the near future–and presumably state and federal health agencies would be offering additional support related to any Ebola cases–funeral homes should have the latest information to answer any questions you may have. …

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Hampton Funeral Home to be Honored at Salvation Army Dinner

On Tuesday, September 30, 2014, The Salvation Army will hold its Awards Dinner to recognize people who have made significant contributions to the welfare of the quad-city area (Prescott Valley, Chino Valley, Dewey-Humboldt). This year Salvation Army will recognize Butch and Cathy Hampton with the Others Award. The Others Award is the highest award a local unit of The Salvation Army can give and is awarded to a citizen or group that demonstrates concerns and commitment …

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MCDPH Office of Vital Registration: What’s New in Death Registration/Issuance?

From the MCDPH Office of Vital Registration: Arizona Department of Health Services Office of Vital Records (ADHS OVR) has disseminated the mandatory use of the new 2-Page Fillable Death Registration Worksheet.  Maricopa County Office of Vital Registration will begin enforcing the revised policy mandated to begin September 1, 2014.  Our mutual priority is to serve the community during times of grief and sorrow, maintain compliance and ensure use of the new death registration worksheet is …

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