Delayed twice, it appears that the Federal Trade Commission's "Red Flags" Rule will become effective in two weeks on June 1st. The rule requires financial institutions and creditors to implement a written plan to prevent and detect identity theft of their customers' financial information. The definition of "creditor" is very broad and includes many retailers that arrange credit for their customers or have an installment payment plan for services and goods provided. Due to the many different types of arrangements that may trigger compliance, ICCFA members are urged to check the FTC information at http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/edu/microsites/redflagsrule/index.shtml to determine if they may be covered. The ICCFA offers a sample compliance program to help members comply with the Red Flags Rule. To obtain a free copy, contact general counsel Bob Fells at rfells@iccfa.com or call 1-800-645-7700.

UPDATE: H.R. 3655, the Bereaved Consumers Bill of Rights Act—Withdrawn but Not Gone

Following up on the previous edition of ICCFA Wireless, H.R. 3655 was brought before the full House Energy and Commerce Committee on May 6 for a "markup" and expected approval. The next step would have been a floor vote by the full House of Representatives. The markup session proceeded predictably and the bill was within five minutes of being approved along a party line vote (All Democrats in favor, all but one Republican opposed) when a breakdown occurred. Both sides introduced an amendment to exempt religious organizations but the bill's sponsor, Rep. Bobby Rush (D-IL), surprised his fellow Democrats by objecting to the exemption, saying it would "gut the bill." The Committee recessed for five minutes, but never reconvened. It was learned later that Rep. Rush had asked that his bill be withdrawn from consideration for the time being.

WHAT'S NEXT: We expect H.R. 3655 to be rescheduled by the Energy and Commerce Committee pending the resolution of the conflict between Rep. Rush and his colleagues over the religious exemption issue. We expect to receive only 36 hours advance notice for the new markup session - and it may be only a matter of days before it is scheduled and there is some speculation that the bill maybe scheduled prior to the Memorial Day recess. So please stand by and be prepared to take action when you hear from ICCFA.

IN THE MEANTIME: NFDA continues to actively support passage of H.R. 3655, even claiming that the bill has "bipartisan" support, which is incorrect. To set the record straight on what H.R. 3655 would and would not require, please review and the share the following information with your colleagues.

If you or others you know have not had the opportunity to personally read the legislation, please use this link to view the actual bill: http://www.iccfa.com/files/iccfapleasereadhr3655.pdf.

Then please consider the following points that will affect not only ICCFA member funeral homes but all funeral homes:

1.) Does H.R. 3655 impose additional responsibilities on funeral homes beyond the Funeral Rule?

YES. Every funeral director should be aware of these and decide their impact on their own business. It is important to read the bill and draw your own conclusions.

2.) Does H.R. 3655 limit the FTC's new rulemaking to the terms in the bill?

NO. The bill doesn't say, but in fact the Federal Trade Commission is free to expand the mandated rulemaking in any direction it wishes, including increased regulation of funeral homes. AARP and FCA should be expected to urge FTC to be expansive.

3.) Are there new fines or penalties in H.R. 3655 that can affect funeral homes?

YES. The bill doesn't say, but by imposing new disclosure obligations on funeral homes, they run the risk of additional fines for violations that currently do not exist under the Funeral Rule. Recently, the maximum fines were raised from $11,000 to $16,000.

4.) Worst case, can't funeral homes opt for the FROP program to avoid the huge fines?

NOBODY KNOWS. The bill doesn't say, but the FTC has full authority whether it wishes to expand the existing FROP option, leave it as is, or terminate the program.

In sum, the ICCFA expresses its willingness to support H.R. 3655 if it addressed the issues at Burr Oak Cemetery (Illegal disinterment, fraudulent reselling of burial spaces) that prompted the legislation, but has serious concerns that the bill does NOT address these issues. Instead, the legislation would establish a minefield of new violations for relatively minor offenses, punishable by crushing fines on small businesses.

NEW—FTC Staff Opinion Letter: the Funeral Rule Applies in Puerto Rico

The Federal Trade Commission staff has posted a new advisory opinion on the FTC Web site concerning whether the Funeral Rule applies to funeral providers in Puerto Rico. The issue was raised when some legislators in the Commonwealth House of Representatives stated their belief that the Funeral Rule is inapplicable in Puerto Rico. FTC staff confirmed that the Funeral Rule does apply in Puerto Rico citing its authority to prohibit "unfair or deceptive acts or practices in or affecting commerce." The term "commerce" is defined as "commerce among the several states or with foreign nations, or in any territory of the United States..." Since Puerto Rico is a U.S. territory, the Funeral Rule applies to funeral providers located there.

To read the full text of the advisory opinion, check the FTC Web site at http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/edu/microsites/funerals/opinions/opinion10-2.pdf.

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Own Your Financing Available—Owner Financing Available
Must be a strong salesperson with excellent work habits

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Only 1 - 2 counselors needed per cemetery

Call (434) 822-1615 or
email inquiries to acc@gamewood.net

Be a Part of "New Acquistions"
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.

Consider the Possibilities
We are seeking a dynamic Sales Manager to lead a professional sales force in the Brandon/Tampa, FL area.

As Sales Manager, you'll manage leads and be responsible for coaching our Sales Staff – acting as their primary reference regarding customer service and satisfaction, prospecting, product knowledge, sales presentations, closing skills, prices, terms, paperwork, and sales guideline interpretation. In return, we'll provide the most professional training our industry offers, career advancement opportunities, excellent earning potential, and a respectful and professional work environment.

Responsibilities:

• Promote Sales
• Ensure that location sales quotas are achieved
• Recruit sales representatives
• Provide sales staff with proper training regarding sales techniques, legal requirements, and company products, policies, and procedures
• Review and evaluate sales staff performance
• Handle personnel issues and problems
• Conduct weekly sales meetings
• Ensure all contracts/paperwork are completed and returned accurately and in a timely manner
• Work in the field with the sales team (ride with staff on presentations)

If you qualify, the position offers:

• Outstanding Compensation and Bonus Potential
• Professional Training and Materials
• Full Benefit Package
• Advancement Opportunities

Job Requirements/Qualifications:

• Minimum of two years sales experience, preferably six years or more
• Minimum of one year sales management experience

For fastest consideration, send your resume via e-mail to jay.crawley@sci-us.com
or CLICK HERE TO APPLY.
Equal Opportunity Employer, M/F/D/V

Career Opportunity
Funeral Pre-arrangement Agent

If you are:

• Energetic and assertive
• Warm and caring
• Willing to work hard and learn an interesting new field
• Insurance licensed/licensable

We offer:

• Professional training
• Comprehensive support staff
• Excellent earnings potential

Flexible hours

Please call 1-888-922-2292 or e-mail directconnectrc@bellsouth.net. All replies held in strict confidence.

Sales Representatives Wanted
Tto 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)

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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

Funeral Director/Location Manager
A select number of prestigious client firms nationwide have an immediate need for experienced funeral directors and funeral home location managers. All inquiries are strictly confidential and all placement fees are paid by these hiring companies. Please send a letter of inquiry and/or resume to Global Recruiters of Batesville, info@grnbatesville.com.

Global Recruiters of Batesville is a supplier member of ICCFA and the nation's preferred choice for management search and recruiting for cemetery, cremation and funeral service professions.

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, Tennesee, 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/Teambuilding.

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.

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.

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

Consider the Possibilities—Oakbrook Terrace, IL
We are seeking a dynamic Sales Manager to lead a professional sales force in the Oakbrook Terrace, IL area.

As Sales Manager, you'll manage leads and be responsible for coaching our Sales Staff—acting as their primary reference regarding customer service and satisfaction, prospecting, product knowledge, sales presentations, closing skills, prices, terms, paperwork, and sales guideline interpretation. In return, we'll provide the most professional training our industry offers, career advancement opportunities, excellent earning potential, and a respectful and professional work environment.

Responsibilities:

• Promote Sales
• Ensure that location sales quotas are achieved
• Recruit sales representatives
• Provide sales staff with proper training regarding sales techniques, legal requirements, and company products, policies, and procedures
• Review and evaluate sales staff performance
• Handle personnel issues and problems
• Conduct weekly sales meetings
• Ensure all contracts/paperwork are completed and returned accurately and in a timely manner
• Work in the field with the sales team (ride with staff on presentations)

If you qualify, the position offers:

• Outstanding Compensation and Bonus Potential
• Professional Training and Materials
• Full Benefit Package
• Advancement Opportunities

Job Requirements/Qualifications:

• Minimum of two years sales experience, preferably six years or more
• Minimum of one year sales management experience

For fastest consideration, send your resume via e-mail to jay.crawley@sci-us.com
OR CLICK HERE TO APPLY.
Equal Opportunity Employer, M/F/D/V

Consider the Possibilities—Arlington Heights, IL
We are seeking a dynamic Sales Manager to lead a professional sales force in the Oakbrook Terrace, IL area.

As Sales Manager, you'll manage leads and be responsible for coaching our Sales Staff—acting as their primary reference regarding customer service and satisfaction, prospecting, product knowledge, sales presentations, closing skills, prices, terms, paperwork, and sales guideline interpretation. In return, we'll provide the most professional training our industry offers, career advancement opportunities, excellent earning potential, and a respectful and professional work environment.

Responsibilities:

• Promote Sales
• Ensure that location sales quotas are achieved
• Recruit sales representatives
• Provide sales staff with proper training regarding sales techniques, legal requirements, and company products, policies, and procedures
• Review and evaluate sales staff performance
• Handle personnel issues and problems
• Conduct weekly sales meetings
• Ensure all contracts/paperwork are completed and returned accurately and in a timely manner
• Work in the field with the sales team (ride with staff on presentations)

If you qualify, the position offers:

• Outstanding Compensation and Bonus Potential
• Professional Training and Materials
• Full Benefit Package
• Advancement Opportunities

Job Requirements/Qualifications:

• Minimum of two years sales experience, preferably six years or more
• Minimum of one year sales management experience

For fastest consideration, send your resume via e-mail to jay.crawley@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

The Funeral Director is directly involved with client families during their time of need.

• Creates and maintains the Company's premier level of client family satisfaction
• Consistently establishes rapport with client families and develops an understanding of each family situation
• Effectively analyzes needs and proactively communicates appropriate Company service/product options to all client families
• Assumes responsibility for insuring that the services provided to the client family are in accordance with their wishes, while maintaining total compliance with applicable regulations
• Actively participates in community organizations in the areas they are employed
• Supports the location's marketing efforts and functions as a liaison with designated key community members
• As required by business demand, works individually and as a team member to arrange, direct and/or supervise personalized services in a single, or at multiple Company locations
• Depending on location and business demand, may also act as embalmer and/or assist prep room staff
• May assist in training of others
• Anticipates potential problems and effectively resolves customer conflicts to maintain the company's reputation as the funeral provider of choice

Education

• Graduation from accredited mortuary college required
• State Funeral Director license required
• Successful completion of apprenticeship program required
• Two years Associate's degree preferred
• International Funeral Conference Examining Board Certificate preferred
• Embalming license preferred

Experience
Minimum two years funeral service experience required

For fastest consideration, send your resume via e-mail to larry.newsom@sci-us.com OR CLICK HERE TO APPLY. Equal Opportunity Employer, M/F/D/V

General Manager
General Manager needed for Houston, TX Funeral Home/Cemetery Combination Location.

This position is responsible for all activities associated with operations, customers, staff, facilities and financials in the assigned locations. The primary responsibilities of the General Manager role include, but are not limited to the following:

• Manage the daily business operations as if it were your own.
• Achieve the location's annual financial and marketing goals.
• Continuously track the ratio of sales and ensure targets are met.
• Implement new service and revenue enhancement programs to help grow market share.
• Ensure all company operational procedures and policies are implemented and practiced.
• Maintain a motivated and dedicated staff with the skills necessary to service client family needs.
• Select, train and motivate location staff to assure that they create and maintain a premier level of client family satisfaction.
• Practice and promote teamwork among location staff.
• Ensure visitations and services are conducted in a manner that exceeds the expectations of our client families and friends.
• Continuously review processes and procedures to identify areas for training/potential improvement/cost reduction.
• Plan and participate in community events designed to heighten awareness of the location

Job Requirements/Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in business is preferred.
• Managerial experience in either a funeral home, cemetery, or combo location is strongly desired.
• High level understanding of all competitors and the demographic patterns influencing location business and market share.

***Successful candidate will hold a Texas Funeral Service License or have the ability to reciprocate their license quickly OR will have extensive cemetery management and sales experience.

For fastest consideration, send your resume via e-mail to larry.newsom@sci-us.com OR CLICK HERE TO APPLY. Equal Opportunity Employer, M/F/D/V

Consider the Possibilities—Kokomo, IN
We are seeking a dynamic Sales Manager to lead a professional sales force in the Kokomo, IN area.

As Sales Manager, you'll manage leads and be responsible for coaching our Sales Staff—acting as their primary reference regarding customer service and satisfaction, prospecting, product knowledge, sales presentations, closing skills, prices, terms, paperwork, and sales guideline interpretation. In return, we'll provide the most professional training our industry offers, career advancement opportunities, excellent earning potential, and a respectful and professional work environment.

Responsibilities:

• Promote Sales
• Ensure that location sales quotas are achieved
• Recruit sales representatives
• Provide sales staff with proper training regarding sales techniques, legal requirements, and company products, policies, and procedures
• Review and evaluate sales staff performance
• Handle personnel issues and problems
• Conduct weekly sales meetings
• Ensure all contracts/paperwork are completed and returned accurately and in a timely manner
• Work in the field with the sales team (ride with staff on presentations)

If you qualify, the position offers:

• Outstanding Compensation and Bonus Potential
• Professional Training and Materials
• Full Benefit Package
• Advancement Opportunities

Job Requirements/Qualifications:

• Minimum of two years sales experience, preferably six years or more
• Minimum of one year sales management experience

For fastest consideration, send your resume via e-mail to jay.crawley@sci-us.com OR CLICK HERE TO APPLY. Equal Opportunity Employer, M/F/D/V

Funeral Director—Leader
Currently Seeking a Licensed Funeral Director/Embalmer in Lake Jackson, TX to lead our operations in this NEW funeral home (built on an existing cemetery).

This position interacts directly with client families during their time of need and is responsible for creating and maintaining a premier level of client family satisfaction. The position could lead to a Location Manager role as soon as the location warrants adding additional licensees. We are already at 75 calls in less than 1 year!

Job Requirements/Qualifications:

• Associate or Bachelor's degree preferred
• Texas Funeral Service & Embalming License (or ability to reciprocate)
• Experienced Funeral Director ready for management opportunity

Check us out and consider what we have to offer for your career. Advanced on-line training resources, career advancement opportunities in the largest organization in our industry, attractive benefits, and a wonderful community to serve with plenty of culture and personality.

Excellent new facilities built on a respected cemetery in this Texas Gulf Coast Community (5 miles to the beach). You'll have access to the very best training and employee resources in the industry.
For fastest consideration, send your resume via e-mail to larry.newsom@sci-us.com OR CLICK HERE TO APPLY. Equal Opportunity Employer, M/F/D/V

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.

Immediate Opening—A SOLID PERFORMER!
A solid Company is looking for an Experienced Sales Manager to work with the sales functions of a 300+ burial Cemetery in the Mid-West. Candidate must have experience in cemetery/funeral Sales Management. The ideal candidate would be a team player who understands that recruiting and training of a sales staff is a daily function of management. The manager we select for this high profile position must have a strong work ethic, can multi task, works well with others, can manage people, communicate and implement company policy and procedures.

In return, you will be compensated extremely well and live a quality of life that most only dream about. Medical, Dental, 401K and Life Insurance is only a part of what is available to you. Don't delay, this position will not stay open long.

If you are a candidate looking for such an opportunity please e-mail your resume to rosehillelmwood@aol.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

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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.

International Cemetery, Cremation and Funeral Association
107 Carpenter Drive, Suite 100
Sterling, VA 20164
1.800.645.7700
703.391.8400
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