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NFDA Relay For Life National Team Program Brings Funeral Service Together in Fight Against Cancer

Brookfield, Wis. – According to the American Cancer Society (ACS), men have nearly a one-in-two risk of developing cancer during their lifetime; for women, the risk is a little more than one in three. As part of its ongoing partnership with the American Cancer Society (ACS), the National Funeral Directors Association (NFDA) is participating in the Relay For Life National Team Program for the third consecutive year.

VETERANS & FAMILY MEMORIAL CARE ANNOUNCES 2009 CELL PHONES FOR SOLDIERS RESULTS

Sanibel, FL- The results have been tabulated. Over 800 Exclusive VFMC Providers in 45 states participated. The total number of old cell phones collected from May 2009, when CPFS began tracking the collections, thru December 2009, is six thousand, two hundred, forty four (6,244). This translates into nearly half a million (500,000) free calling time minutes for our heroes overseas.

NFDA 2009 International Convention & Expo Sets Records, Including Selling Majority of 2010 Expo Space

Brookfield, Wis. - The National Funeral Directors Association (NFDA) 2009 International Convention & Expo, October 25-28 in Boston, Mass., drew 6,056 total attendees and 365 exhibiting companies. Moreover, anticipation for next year's event in New Orleans resulted in the association selling more than 61% of the NFDA 2010 Expo floor in just three days.

The breakdown for the 2009 NFDA International Convention & Expo attendance is as follows:

Total attendance: 6,056

NFDA Supports "Bereaved Consumer's Bill of Rights Act of 2009"

Brookfield, Wis. - This week, the National Funeral Directors Association (NFDA) sent a letter of support to Rep. Bobby L. Rush, D-Ill., for the "Bereaved Consumer's Bill of Rights Act of 2009" (H.R. 3655), which he introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives in late-September.

Rush's bill, which comes on the heels of the scandal at Burr Oak Cemetery in suburban Chicago, Ill., would require the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to initiate a separate rule that would cover cemeteries and all other sellers of funeral goods and services.

Forethought offers new Funeral Funding SolutionsSM portfolio

INDIANAPOLIS, IN. - October 23, 2009 - In support of its long-term commitment to its network of funeral planners, Forethought Life Insurance Company ("Forethought") is pleased to announce the launch of its Funeral Funding SolutionsSM portfolio. This portfolio provides the industry's most comprehensive products and services to help consumers fund end-of-life expenses.

Business Conference to Help Funeral Directors

Business Conference to Help Funeral Directors - Industry Experts to Provide Tips on How to Better Serve Families, Boost Profits

CLEARWATER BEACH, FLA. - Funeral professionals throughout the country are already making plans to join some of the most innovative thinkers in funeral service at the fourth annual Funeral Service Business Plan Conference, Nov. 19-20, at the Hilton Clearwater Beach Resort.

Alkaline Hydrolysis: An Environmentally Responsible Alternative to Cremation and Burial

The campaign for environmental responsibility is changing the choices Americans make. They recycle in evergrowing numbers. More choose organic foods and demand products with all-natural ingredients in simplified packaging. "Green" is clearly the color of choice among the largest group of environmentally conscientious citizens – college-educated, affluent, empty-nesters.

Now they have an environmentally responsible alternative to cremation and burial: The Alkaline hydrolysis process.

NFDA Endorses CANA Crematory Operators Certification Program

Program will satisfy new training requirements for crematory operators in Virginia

Brookfield, Wis. – The National Funeral Directors Association (NFDA) announced its endorsement of the Cremation Association of North America's (CANA) Crematory Operators Certification Program, which can help crematory owners ensure they are running a safe, effective, compliant and ethical crematory.

Secrets of the Truly Great

Treat your employees BETTER than your customers. – Jeffrey Gitomer

Your employees are your ticket to easy street. Don't have good employees? If you'd like to find out who might be responsible for that, lean in close, and I'll whisper the answer:

You are.

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