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EXTENDED REPORT: Arlington National Cemetery and H.R. 3655—What's the Connection?
 Last week's major news story concerning the mismanagement at Arlington National Cemetery caused shock waves throughout the nation since Arlington has long been considered one of the most successful and efficient federal operations. Arlington is managed by the Department of the Army, not the Veterans Administration, which manages the other 125 national cemeteries. The Army Inspector General's Report determined, among many other findings, that burial records have not been digitized but are still maintained on index cards, and that in auditing three specific sections of Arlington, over 200 remains were misidentified. This finding has led to speculation that many more remains in other sections of the cemetery may also be misidentified. The Army IG Report can be accessed at https://www.iccfa.com/files/finalarlingtoncemeteryreport061010.pdf.
Congressman Bobby Rush (D-IL), sponsor of H.R. 3655, the Bereaved Consumers Bill of Rights Act, lost no time in issuing a press release stating that the Arlington Cemetery "shakeup" proves why "America needs a Consumer Bill of Rights." According to the press release, Rush states, "Once again bereaved consumers of this nation have been hurt by our failure to regulate our nation's cemeteries and now grave tampering has occurred on burial grounds that are supposed to bring honor and dignity to U.S. soldiers... This is a national disgrace and I am now more committed than ever to move Congress to pass H.R. 3655... which I introduced last September in the wake of the Burr Oak Cemetery scandal in Illinois."
The Rush bill was brought up for a vote on May 5 in the House Energy and Commerce Committee, where its easy passage seemed assured. However, when both Democrats and Republicans on the Committee proposed exempting religious organizations from the bill, Rush objected and withdrew the bill from consideration for the time being. In his press release, Rush states that his bill "is pending a vote later this month in the House Energy and Commerce Committee, [and] directs the Federal Trade Commission to promulgate rules requiring ALL cemetery, crematoria, and mausolea owners to provide clear and conspicuous disclosures... including costly preneed contracts, memorials, burial rights, grave liners and vaults. These owners would also be required to produce and retain existing existing records pertaining to the location, date, and rights associated with each interment, inurnment, or entombment of human remains." The legislation also covers funeral homes and independent retailers of funeral merchandise. The full text of the Rush press release can be accessed at http://www.iccfa.com/files/HR3655RushArlingtonCemPrsRel.doc.
During the May 5 Committee hearing, Rush made two statements that caused some concern. First, he admitted that his state of Illinois had solved the Burr Oak problem by enacting new legislation. He said that his concern focused on other states, thereby suggesting that his Congressional colleagues in other states are not doing their jobs. Second, Rush repeated a significantly erroneous statistic that "only ten states have cemetery laws." This falsehood was first stated by a consumer advocate last July at a Chicago hearing held by Rush on Burr Oak. The ICCFA promptly sent Rush and his staff an electronic file containing three hundred pages of links to all 50 state cemetery and funeral laws and reinforced this information by testifying in person in January before the Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Consumer Protection, chaired by Rush. The ICCFA is disappointed that the Congressman has chosen to ignore the record and repeat demonstratively false information. A video of the January 26 Subcommittee hearing can be viewed at the Subcommittee Web site at http://bit.ly/9cUUEk. [PLEASE NOTE: when viewing the video, fast forward to the 18:00 minute mark on the timer for the beginning of the hearing; the ICCFA testimony begins just after the 50:00 minute mark.]
The ICCFA and its members continue to oppose H.R. 3655 because it fails to safeguard the sanctity of gravesites but instead establishes a minefield of minor offenses that are punishable by crushing fines up to $16,000 per violation. Also opposed to the legislation are the Catholic Cemetery Conference, The National Association of Towns and Townships, the National League of Cities, the Florida Funeral Directors Association, the Cemetery and Mortuary Association of California, the Florida Cemetery Funeral and Cremation Association, and the Texas Cemeteries Association, among many others.
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Fall Management Conference Provides MBA-Level Training Tailored for Death Care Executives
The ICCFA has contracted with instructors from two of the world's top business schools to provide customized research and training at its 2010 Fall Management Conference, October 27-30 at Camelback Inn Resort & Spa in Scottsdale, Arizona.
On the first day of the conference, John Austin, Ph.D., senior consultant in executive development for Decision Strategies International and an instructor for senior executives at the University of Pennsylvania's Wharton School of Business, Georgetown University and Duke Corporate Education, will present a three-hour session on strategic planning. Based on a pre-conference industry-wide survey as well as in-depth interviews and study group sessions with some of the profession's top thought leaders, Austin will develop an exclusive "scenario report" with a five- to 10-year outlook for the cemetery, cremation and funeral service industry. He will present a one-hour keynote address on scenario-based strategic planning, followed by a two-hour workshop session in which he will facilitate a planning session using the scenarios in the report.
On day two of the conference, William Malek, strategy execution officer for Strategy2Reality LLC, former program director for Stanford University's Advanced Project Management program and author of "Executing Your Strategy: How to Break it Down & Get It Done," will conduct an interactive, experiential session on strategy execution. He'll share his expertise on how to take a strategic plan from idea to action, including topics such as recognizing necessary change, avoiding poor planning and understanding and communicating strategic goals.
The conference program will be rounded out on the final day with a presentation by employee benefits expert Scott Morsch on how the new health care laws and the choices employers make with regard to those laws will affect their companies, as well as a panel discussion on the government and legal issues facing the profession.
In addition to the educational sessions, the Fall Management Conference offers excellent opportunities for informal idea sharing, including the Fall Management Golf Tournament and several evening receptions.
The J.W. Marriott Camelback Inn Resort & Spa is the stunning jewel of the Marriott brand and will play host to this year's conference. Rated by AAA as a Five-Diamond destination, the resort has just completed a $50 million renovation and now includes a hacienda-style entry and lobby, several spectacular new restaurants, a grand courtyard, a 36-hole championship golf course that will host the Fall Management Golf Tournament, and access to endless Arizona recreation such as swimming, hiking, biking and more. The ICCFA has secured a discount rate of $235 per night. Please make your hotel reservation as soon as possible through the resort's Web site at www.camelbackinn.com or by calling 1.800.582.2169.
For complete program details and registration materials, visit www.iccfa.com or call 1.800.645.7700.
Time's a Tickin'!:
Register Now to Meet in Memphis for ICCFA University 2010
 In a little more than a month, we will meet in Memphis, Tennessee, for the 2010 session of ICCFA University, July 23-28 at the Fogelman Conference Center at the University of Memphis.
The ICCFAU offers five days of intensive
educational programming in six "colleges" and two graduate programs:
- College of 21st Century Funeral Services
- College of Administration and Management
- College of Cremation Services
- College of Funeral Home Management
- College of Land Management & Grounds Operations
- College of Sales & Marketing
- Master's program
- CEO program
Registrations for the 2010 session are coming in strong, and class sizes are limited. If you have not yet registered, you are encouraged to do so as soon as possible. Each year, this program is rated as the best educational and networking opportunity available. Students love the experience, and their supervisors are consistently impressed by the breadth of knowledge and level of achievement they demonstrate upon returning to the office.
ALUMNI & FRESHMAN: Students who have attended four or more years and first-time students will receive a $100 discount on registration! (subject to verification)
Each year, this program is rated as the best educational and networking opportunity available. Students are welcome to come for one or two years, but most continue on through four years to become ICCFAU "graduates." From front-line maintenance workers, counselors and funeral directors through top executives and owners, the program offers something for everyone. Find out for yourself what draws our students back year after year.
Funeral directors can earn up to 24.5 CE credits, pending state approvals.
ONLINE REGISTRATION IS AVAILABLE: Registration fees include all meals from Friday dinner through Wednesday breakfast. A complete program, registration materials and online registration for the 2010 session of ICCFA University are now available at www.iccfa.com.
Call For Candidates For ICCFA Board of Directors
Serving on the ICCFA Board of Directors offers members a chance to learn about and participate in the leadership of the association, and is a meaningful way to give back to the organization and to the cemetery and funeral service profession as a whole.
The ICCFA Nominating and Elections Committee is currently inviting members to apply to run for the ICCFA Board of Directors.
The committee will narrow all applications received to 12 nominees, which will be reviewed and approved by the board at the ICCFA Fall Management Conference in Scottsdale, Arizona, October 27-30. Information on the 12 candidates will then be distributed to the membership, which will vote during the ICCFA Annual Convention & Exposition in Las Vegas, Nevada, March 8-11, 2011. The top eight vote recipients will serve three-year terms on the Board.
To apply, you must be a designated representative of a Regular (Cemetery, Funeral Home or Allied) Member in good standing or you must be an Individual Regular Member in good standing. The deadline to apply is September 15, 2010. Applications can be obtained by calling 1.800.645.7700 or by going to www.iccfa.com/files/BOD2011CandidateApp.pdf.
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Opportunity. New Approach.
Death Care Industry is in Need of These Services
Saber Management is now offering Final Expense products/services in Eleven Kentucky Market areas.
We offer:
- Thousands of Qualified Prospects (They're in our files.)
- Traditional Buyer (Low cremation rate of 10%)
- Advanced Commissions
- Pro-Sales Environment
For confidential interview e-mail your resume to Joe Franckewitz,
National Sales Director Final Expense/Saber Management at jfranckewitz@sabermgmt.net
VA Licensed Funeral Director
We are an affiliate of Service Corporation International, the largest provider of funeral and cemetery services in the world. We currently have a career opportunity available in Northern Virginia for a licensed funeral director.
Candidates should be results driven, organized, compassionate and must demonstrate excellent communication and relationship building skills.
We offer excellent training, full benefit package, great 401K plan. To be considered for this opportunity call: Ralph De Stefano (703) 289-4745, fax resume to (516) 213-8301 or e-mail ralph.destefano@sci-us.com. Inquires will be held strictly confidential.
Virginia Funeral Directors license required (or able to obtain)
Virginia Insurance License required (or able to obtain)
EOE, M/F/D/V
Funeral Home Manager
Currently Seeking a Licensed Funeral Home Manager in Houston, TX
- The Funeral Home/Location Manager is responsible for assisting the location in leading Funeral Home Operations. The Manager will provide support in the selection, training and motivation of location staff to assure that they create and maintain our company's premier level of client family satisfaction.
- Manage and oversee the daily operations of Funeral Home, responsible building relationships for AT NEED families.
- Must be comfortable with building significant community relationships, in addition to managing all aspects of Funeral directing in two established SCI Funeral Homes
- Directs and supervises the administrative and support services of the funeral home, repair and maintenance services, and administration. This includes approval of expenditures for operation of the funeral home within established parameters, collection of receivables, and staff and personnel actions.
- Minimum 3 years experience in the Operation and Administration of a Funeral Home. Maintains a continuing review and knowledge of the laws and policies relating to the funeral business.
- Administers all of the work schedules of the personnel of the Funeral Home.
- Plans and recommends strategies to increase the client base for the company and improves or expands level of services resulting in increased community selection on the funeral home for needs. This includes direct involvement in marketing strategies.
- Represents the company on all follow-up services provided, including customer complaints, legal activity, and contract preparations.
- Requirements:
- Minimum 3-year management experience.
- Texas Funeral Director License, or the ability to gain a TX license
- Familiar with Texas Laws.
- Bilingual skills in English and Spanish preferred.
- Knowledge of MS Word, Excel and Outlook.
- Excellent interpersonal, leadership and communication skills.
- Local travel is required.
- Must have reliable transportation and a valid TX driver's license.
- Company Perks: Company Car, LapTop, BlackBerry, Gas Mileage, Bi-Annual Bonus, Relocation Assistance
- We offer to our valued employees: Excellent Benefits including: Medical, Dental, 401k, Life Insurance, Short-term Disability, Long-term Disability, Tuition Reimbursement and more...
For fastest consideration, send your resume via email to max.mosher@sci-us.com OR
CLICK HERE TO APPLY
Equal Opportunity Employer, M/F/D/V
Summer in the Upper Peninsula
We have a cemetery in this very beautiful part of Michigan that needs a manager or contractor to make hay while the sun shines! Great property and the files haven't been worked in years. Call us now for a great opportunity before the snow flies. For complete information, call Aaron Shipper at 917.699.4255
or email ashipper@midwestmemorialgroup.com.
Do You Want an Opportunity to Earn What You Are Worth?
Stewart Enterprises is looking for an experienced sales manager with a proven track record of success in combination operations that wants an opportunity to earn what you are worth and not have your income potential capped.
We are currently seeking a sales manager in Little Rock, Arkansas to manage sales for two cemeteries and a funeral home. The successful candidate that will be selected for this position must have:
- at least 3 years experience as a sales manager in the cemetery/funeral business
- a proven track record of hiring and maintaining a stable, productive sales force
- experience managing sales in a combination funeral home/cemetery environment
- experience managing multiple locations in a single market
We offer the following benefits:
- 401(K)
- Complete health package including medical, dental, and vision care
- Bonus Programs
- Advancement opportunities
If you are looking for a company that you can retire from, give Joe Everly a call at 504-265-0370 or e-mail your resume to Jeverly@stei.com. All inquiries will be kept confidential.
Brand New Combo—Immediate Opening
TOP SALES POSISTIONS AVAILABLE! Beinhauer Family Funeral Homes consists of 5 locations all within a 7-mile radius of Woodruff Memorial Park. The privately owned 150-year-old Family business has an impeccable reputation in the greater Pittsburgh area. The 100-acre Woodruff Memorial Park just completed construction on a 2.5 million dollar Chapel Mausoleum.
This is a $100,000.00 sales opportunity.
We also offer Great Benefits:
- Medical & Dental
- 401K and Profit Sharing
- Direct Mail Leads
- Diversified Marketing Plan
If quality is what you are looking for, look no further. Submit your resume to Charles Rouse for a confidential interview at cwrouse@comcast.net.
Cemetery Salesperson, Licensed in Pennsylvania
We have one opening in our sales staff for a dynamic, energetic licensed cemetery salesperson who is a self-starter with at least two years cemetery or funeral sales experience and a desire to advance quickly and make multiple sales at our beautiful and well maintained cemeteries. We have a generous commission structure, and offer healthcare benefits for those who qualify. In addition to selling traditional grave sites, merchandise and services, you will have the opportunity to sell already constructed community mausoleum crypts and columbarium niches. Working conditions are excellent and include your own office in a pleasant suburban location, computer and access and support staff. We are located in Southeastern Pennsylvania, and have operated our cemeteries for more than one hundred fifty years. Email resume to keithgm@cemeteryco.com.
Own Your Financing Available—Owner Financing Available
Must be a strong salesperson with excellent work habits
2 cemeteries in eastern Virginia
Only 1 - 2 counselors needed per cemetery
Call (434) 822-1615 or
email inquiries to acc@gamewood.net
Be a Part of "New Acquisitions"
We are a Private Company in the process of adding New Businesses to our family of Cemeteries and Funeral Homes.
In preparation of the upcoming closings we find ourselves in need of expanding our Sales Management Team. These are high profile businesses in great market areas with unlimited income potential.
If you are a Seasoned Sales Manager and looking for a breath of fresh air. We offer:
- Advance Commissions and Overrides
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- 401K Plan
- Relocation Benefit
- Direct Mail Advertising
- Appointment Setters
If you are interested in a confidential interview E-mail your resume with past history to cwrouse@comcast.net.
Sales Representatives Wanted
To sell Granite Monuments, Mausoleums and Pre assembled Columbaria.
Salem Stones Inc., manufacturers and distributors of Granite Products, is looking for energetic and professional Sales representatives to represent us in different regions. The new hire will be tasked with increasing the sales and meeting certain sales goals
We are headquartered in Columbus, OH. Our warehouses are in Columbus, Ohio, and Elberton, Georgia.
Duties include
- Outbound Calls to potential customers for Lead generation
- 25% travel to meet the customers in the assigned territory
- Inside sales duties include receiving calls from customers, presenting them with different product options, promoting our products through fax and e-mail and accepting orders
Qualifications
- Minimum 2 years experience as Sales representative in the Memorialization industry and proven track record of increasing the sales.
- Excellent verbal communication skills to interact with customers
- Ability to learn our product quickly.
- Strong Computer skills in MS office, Outlook etc. Will train the inventory/ financial system.
- College degree strongly preferred.
Salem Stones offers
Base Salary plus commission, Health insurance and Paid vacation.
If interested, please email: info@salemstones.com.
To know more about our products and services, please visit www.salemstones.com.
Transport Training Manual
How do you explain something that you have been doing for years without leaving out the details to a new employee? This newly revised Transport Manual is finally back and available. There is no other type of publication dedicated to the proper handling of deceased. It is a needed guide for the experienced and one who is new to the funeral business. Every removal is not created equal, each removal is different. Some funeral establishments have used this as their primary operations and procedure manual.
The purpose of the manual is to improve the protocol and the standards of performance. It is created to save the company from litigation and headaches, as a result out of a lack of improperly training of the mortuary staff. This is a practical manual on various types of decedent removals, important risk management issues (such as proper identification, use of PPE's), the dangers of various pathogens present and understanding OSHA standards.
This edition is no longer coiled; it is seamed together for endurance and durability. It is our hope, that the ideas and techniques will be deemed useful into the protocol that exists today. What a great addition to funeral service resources. For additional information please contact Shun at shunnewbern@aol.com ,562-607-5281 or visit www.shunnewbern.com.
Reduced Price: $19.95 each
(Please allow 1-2 weeks for shipping)
Please mail check or money order
payable to: Shun Newbern
Shun Newbern
P.O. Box 1865
Huntington Beach, CA 92647
Licensed Funeral Director/Embalmer
Kays-Ponger & Uselton Funeral Homes in Charlotte County is seeking a Licensed Funeral Director/Embalmer to join their growing team. Work among an energetic and community oriented group in beautiful SW Florida. Competitive salary, benefits and 401k. Email Mark Kays at mkays@kays-ponger.com.
Cemetery Sales Manager
CMS East, Inc., one of the largest privately owned cemetery companies in the country has a rare opportunity. We are in need of a writing Sales Manager for Highland Memorial Park located in Pottstown, PA.
We have been providing service to the community for nearly 30 years. Over 10,000 current lot owners and growing. Exceptional reputation. We offer a full range of products and services including—lots, lawn crypts, mausoleum, columbarium and ground burial and funeral merchandise.
Responsibilities:
- Lead by example in the aspects of sales daily
- Obtain all targeted sales goals
- Strong ability to self generate leads and teach same
- Recruit, train, motivate and retain sales staff
- Exceptional customer service skills
Requirements:
- Minimum 3 years cemetery sales experience, preferably cemetery sales management experience
- Proven sales management track record
- Self motivated, high energy leader
What we offer:
- Outstanding income potential including monthly bonus
- Full benefits
- Advancement opportunities
- 401K Retirement
...and And much more.
For immediate consideration, send your resume via email to dougwcmp@verizon.net or check our Web site @ www.cmseast.com. E.O.E
Funeral Director
Currently Seeking a Licensed Funeral Director in Mission, TX.
SCI is the largest Funeral Services Company in North America, located in over 40 states with over 1,600 locations encompassing 20,000 employees
We are currently seeking a licensed Funeral Director. This position reports directly to the Funeral Home Manager. You will interact directly with client families during their time of need and is responsible for creating and maintaining a premier level of client family satisfaction.
Requirements:
- Minimum 3 years experience as a Funeral Director/ Embalmer
- Must have a current Texas Funeral Director/Embalmer license
- Familiar with Texas Laws
- Bilingual skills in English and Spanish
- Knowledge of MS Word, Excel and Outlook
- Excellent interpersonal, leadership and communication skills
For fastest consideration, send your resume via e-mail to max.mosher@sci-us.com or CLICK HERE TO APPLY.
Equal Opportunity Employer, M/F/D/V
Funeral Director
Currently Seeking a Licensed Funeral Director in Houston, TX.
SCI is the largest Funeral Services Company in North America, located in over 40 states with over 1,600 locations encompassing 20,000 employees
We are currently seeking a licensed Funeral Director. This position reports directly to the Funeral Home Manager. You will interact directly with client families during their time of need and is responsible for creating and maintaining a premier level of client family satisfaction.
Requirements:
- Minimum 3 years experience as a Funeral Director/ Embalmer
- Must have a current Texas Funeral Director/Embalmer license
- Familiar with Texas Laws
- Bilingual skills in English and Spanish
- Knowledge of MS Word, Excel and Outlook
- Excellent interpersonal, leadership and communication skills
For fastest consideration, send your resume via e-mail to max.mosher@sci-us.com or CLICK HERE TO APPLY.
Equal Opportunity Employer, M/F/D/V
Funeral Director
Currently Seeking a Licensed Funeral Director in San Antonio, TX.
SCI is the largest Funeral Services Company in North America, located in over 40 states with over 1,600 locations encompassing 20,000 employees
We are currently seeking a licensed Funeral Director. This position reports directly to the Funeral Home Manager. You will interact directly with client families during their time of need and is responsible for creating and maintaining a premier level of client family satisfaction.
Requirements:
- Minimum 3 years experience as a Funeral Director/ Embalmer
- Must have a current Texas Funeral Director/Embalmer license
- Familiar with Texas Laws
- Bilingual skills in English and Spanish
- Knowledge of MS Word, Excel and Outlook
- Excellent interpersonal, leadership and communication skills
For fastest consideration, send your resume via e-mail to max.mosher@sci-us.com or CLICK HERE TO APPLY.
Equal Opportunity Employer, M/F/D/V
Cemetery Sales Director
How does 600 interments a year and a 4,000,000 person market with an existing sales force doing over $2,500,000 sound as a base to launch your new career as Sales Director of this beautiful cemetery. We are seeking a highly professional leader with proven industry experience to manage a team of sales counselors at this premier New York cemetery. Compensation includes impressive overrides and monthly bonuses, health insurance, prescription drug coverage and matching 401k. Visit our Web site at www.rosehillsmemorialpark.com. To apply in confidence, e-mail your resume to ds@djshipper.com.
Sales Management
Recession, what recession? 2009 was by far our best year ever when we achieved a 56% increase in sales versus 2008.
Regional management positions may now be available in your area!
Senior Life Services, a large independent insurance agency operating in 20 states is expanding. Get in on the EXPLODING SENIOR MARKET selling final expense life to seniors. Easy issue, lowest rates, unlimited leads provided to you and your agents weekly. In the current recession many businesses are hurting in the USA and throughout the world, however our business is booming. Thousands of seniors purchase our product each week!
We have regional management positions available in Illinois, Ohio, Louisiana, Mississippi, West Virginia, Arkansas, Missouri, Kentucky, Tennessee, New Jersey, Maryland, Delaware, and Pennsylvania. We are now accepting resumes for these positions.
Requirements include a State Life Insurance License to work, but not to apply. Applicants should have a strong successful Sales Management background in either Life Insurance or Preneed Cemetery/Funeral Sales or the equivalent. You must also have shown a track record of success in both personal sales and Recruiting/Team building.
INCOME POTENTIAL—250K TO 500K+
We offer initial and ongoing training of both management and sales agents. We have an outstanding lead program (unlimited weekly), advance commissions, benefits (disability, death and retirement), annual convention, special incentives and agent & client support.
We are looking for FULL-TIME FLEXIBLE, ADAPTABLE, TRAINABLE individuals
DRIVEN TO SUCEED! CONTACT TAMMY TAYLOR AT 800-548-3249 or e-mail your resume to recruit@senior-lifeservices.com.
Funeral Home For Sale—Suffolk County, NY
2 Large chapels convertible to 1 or 3 rooms
Lounge, Prep, Floral & Display Rooms with Casket Lift
6 room live-in or income apartment
Rentable office space attached to building
Parking
Inquire at PFH.LB40@yahoo.com
Separate Yourself from the Pack
NorthStar Memorial Group is a dynamic and rapidly growing collection of the most talented leaders in the industry. Our formula is simple; we have the best people at the best properties in the best markets.
We are seeking Top Producers and Top Sales Managers as we gear up for even greater expansion. We provide all the tools, training, incentives and culture that have resulted in the most prosperous and stable team in the nation.
If you want to position yourself for success, I invite you to come grow with us. Send your resume to Bob March at bob.march@nsmg.com.
Simply Put... Becoming the Best
Remember the days of creating lead programs and having monies to support it? Rolling out a monthly sales contest? Recognition and award trips to exotic destinations?
At Carriage Services "The Good Ole Days" are NOW!
We are looking for driven, experienced entrepreneurs who can build successful teams for long term growth. The qualified candidate must possess unbridled energy, can energize and inspire, has the edge to make the right and sometimes difficult decisions, and execute results.
Only proven "A" Players need apply; we only have room for the best!
Current Sales Manager opportunity in our Florida market.
For confidential consideration
E-mail or fax resume to:
chuck.horvath@carriageservices.com
713-332-5417 fax
E.o.e/m/f
Place your classified advertisement with ICCFA today!
member benefits
ICCFA Supply Link Allows Easy Buyer's Guide Searching
The ICCFA Supply Link, an online buyer's guide members can use to easily search for products and services from the convenience of their computers, can be accessed directly from the ICCFA home page. The Supply Link offers a "Search" function whereby members can search according to product type or company name and can be limited to a state or to a certain radius distance from a specified city or ZIP code. Users also can narrow their search to include only ICCFA-member companies. Suppliers that are ICCFA members and exhibitors are identified as such in their listings.
Discounts at FuneralReview.com and Dignity University
The ICCFA has partnered with FuneralReview.Com to provide online continuing education at a discount for members. Founded in 2002, FuneralReview.Com is North America's largest provider of online continuing education courses designed specifically for funeral directors, embalmers and preneed counselors. ICCFA members are being provided a code for use in obtaining a discount on the site's funeral courses.
All funeral courses at FuneralReview.com are approved by the Academy of Professional Funeral Service Practice. ICCFA members in good standing can log in using a special code to receive a discounted price on the funeral service courses. If you have not yet received your code or have misplaced it, call the ICCFA at 1.800.645.7700. For more information, visit www.funeralreview.com.
The ICCFA also offers low-cost online training on a variety of OSHA topics through a partnership with Dignity University. To access the 23 OSHA courses, visit http://online.ecampustraining.com/Dignityu/.
ICCFA News Page
The ICCFA News Page takes you to sources throughout the world for industry news and updates. It brings you the most comprehensive selection of funeral service and cemetery news available anywhere, along with frequently updated general news items related to national and world events. The News Page reports the news before anyone else and is one of the most visited page on the ICCFA Web site. Stop in each day and you'll see why.
Music Licensing
The 2009 Music Licenses are available for just $248 per property, no additional fees. Covers ASCAP, BMI and SESAC. Any U.S. funeral home, cemetery or related business is eligible for membership as a Music License Member. Licensing directly with the agencies this year would cost nearly $600 per location, so this price—which requires no additional membership fee—is still the lowest available to the industry.
Tax-Related Questions
ICCFA members now also have access to an attorney for tax-related questions regarding trust earnings, care fund allocations, capital gains, investments and more. The ICCFA has retained Leslie Schneider, CPA, a tax attorney with Ivins, Phillips & Barker in Washington, DC, for telephone consultations for up to 20 minutes with no obligation. To take advantage of this member benefit, call Schneider at 202.393.7600.
ICCFA Insurance Program
Administered by Alliant Insurance Services, this program allows members to purchase commercial property and casualty insurance—including general liability, commercial property, automobile liability and physical damage, umbrella liability, professional liability, workers compensation, employee benefits and more—at rates they probably would not be able to afford on
their own. For details, call 800.390.9099.
HR Law Benefit
Through an unprecedented new benefit program, ICCFA members can now access free legal consultations regarding labor relations, human resource management and employment law. Attorney Michael Pepperman of the Labor Relations and Employment Law department at Obermayer Rebmann Maxwell & Hippel LLP (ORM&H), is available to address questions on topics ranging from hiring and firing, to employee privacy and workplace violence, to wages and hours, to equal employment opportunity and wrongful discharge issues. Michael Pepperman, Esq., has spoken on labor and employment issues at several ICCFA conferences and regional industry meetings. To take advantage of this benefit, please call 215.665.3032.
ICCFA Introduces New Sales Training Programs
ICCFA introduces new sales training programs by sales trainer and professional speaker Gary O'Sullivan, CCE. O'Sullivan's two latest products include a 10 DVD Series—The Power to Sell Preneed, and a training support system called the GoSell System. Both products provide sales managers with tools and training strategies that will help them to strengthen and motivate their teams. For more details or to place an order, call the ICCFA at 800.645.7700.
ICCFA Internet Expo
The ICCFA Internet Expo is the largest online exposition in the cemetery and funeral service industry. Cemetery and funeral home owners and operators will find 300+ providers in more than 100 product and service categories. Exhibit space is provided as a free, exclusive benefit to all ICCFA supplier and professional members. Check it out today!
Fraud Prevention & Detection Consultation Service
ICCFA has retained the services of veteran fraud investigator Robert A. Garvey Jr., CPA, CFE, CrFA, CVA, to serve as a consultative resource for members' employee theft and fraud concerns. The new member benefit, the "Fraud Investigation and Deterrence Consultation Service" or FIDCS, will allow members to discuss by telephone any issues or concerns related to suspected fraudulent activity or a desire to put systems and controls in place at their locations to deter such activity. There is no cost to ICCFA members in good standing to utilize this benefit. The number to call is 866.649.1902.
Legal Advice on Cremation Concerns
Courtesy of the ICCFA Government and Legal Fund, ICCFA members now have access to pre-paid legal advice on cremation-related issues. Through this exclusive member benefit, the association has retained Poul H. Lemasters, Esq., of Lemasters Consulting in Cincinnati, Ohio. Poul is an attorney and licensed funeral director, and members in good standing may call him at 513.407.8114 to discuss cremation concerns for up to 20 minutes at no charge.
FTC 'Red Flag' Compliance Program
ICCFA now offers members a sample compliance program concerning new Federal Trade Commission rules to fight identity theft. To have the program template sent to you, please contact us at 800.645.7700 or rfells@iccfa.com.
GPL Compliance Check
Members whose businesses must follow the FTC Funeral Rule's General Price List (GPL) requirements can have their lists reviewed for compliance by attorney Poul H. Lemasters, Esq., without charge. Contact Lemasters at 513.407.8114.
CONTACT US
International Cemetery, Cremation and Funeral Association
107 Carpenter Drive, Suite 100
Sterling, VA 20164
1.800.645.7700
703.391.8400
Fax: 703.391.8416
www.iccfa.com
Copyright 2010, International Cemetery, Cremation and Funeral Association
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