November 14, 2008

CANA Crematory Operators Certification Program Added to Worsham College

CHICAGO - The Cremation Association of North America announced the Worsham College of Mortuary Science has added the CANA Crematory Operator’s Certification Program to its curriculum for the upcoming year, according to a press release. read more...

Mother, Son Plead Not Guilty in Home Cremation

RED BLUFF, CALIF. - A woman accused of cremating her mother in the backyard is pleading not guilty to felony theft and a misdemeanor charge of disposing of human remains outside of a cemetery, The Associated Press reported. read more...

NFDA Honors Lynch & Sons Funeral Directors with President’s Award

BROOKFIELD, WIS. - At its International Convention & Expo in Orlando, Fla., National Funeral Directors Association President Michael St. Pierre, CFSP, presented Lynch & Sons Funeral Directors, of Clawson and Milford, Mich., with a special President’s Award during today’s Closing Session. This prestigious award recognizes Lynch & Sons Funeral Directors for all of their work in conjunction with the Emmy Award-winning PBS FRONTLINE documentary “The Undertaking,” in which they provide an intimate, in-depth look at the important work funeral service professionals perform every day. read more...

Funeral Home Owner Sentenced for Withholding Tax Dollars

LUCAS COUNTY, OHIO - David Jasin, a 52-year-old funeral home owner was sentenced Nov. 5 on misdemeanor convictions for withholding tax dollars, according to a report by The Blade in Toledo. read more...

New NFDA Endorsed Member Benefit: Save Money on Fuel, Manage Fleet Maintenance

BROOKFIELD, WIS. - The National Funeral Directors Association (NFDA) announced a new endorsed provider relationship with BP Business Solutions. The BP Business Solutions program offers program participants an opportunity to earn rebates on fuel purchases while delivering the spending flexibility, freedom and control they need to save money on their fleet management expenses. read more...

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