Reception Center Ideas – Paula Staab-Polk

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Funeral Director Paula Staab-Polk of Staab-Polk Memorial Home, Chatham, Illinois shares how she personalizes funeral services and receptions as well as using her reception center for weddings and other community events. Interview by Robin Heppell of FuneralFuturist.com.

Community Relations via Radio – Tom Folkert

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Tom Folkert of Fitzgerald Funeral Home, Rockford, Illinois shares how his funeral homes connects with his community and community leaders with radio. Interview by Robin Heppell of FuneralFuturist.com.

Mortuary College Admissions – Tim Krause

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Mortuary Science Program Coordinator Tim Krause of Carl Sandburg College, Galesburg, Illinois provides suggestions for those who are considering a career in Funeral Service and what they should know about applying to a Mortuary Science College. Interview by Robin Heppell of FuneralFuturist.com.

Museum of Funeral Customs – Jason Meyers

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Curator Jason Meyers of Museum of Funeral Customs, Springfield, Illinois explains what visitors will see at the museum and how it educates both the general public and funeral directors about the funeral and mourning customs of the past and how it can help families grieve in the future. Interview by Robin Heppell of FuneralFuturist.com.

Benefits of Association Participation – Phil Screen

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Funeral Director Philip Screen, of Morgan Funeral Homes, Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario, explains the benefits of participating on the Board of your local funeral association. Phillip is the current president of the Ontario Funeral Service Association. Interview by Robin Heppell of FuneralFuturist.com.

Personalization Themes – Stephen Blair

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Funeral Director Stephen Blair, of Blair & Sons Funeral Home, Smith Falls, Ontario shares how he and his brother take the personalization of a funeral service to another level by selecting a theme that is appropriate for the deceased and having that theme consistent on all personalized items. Interview by Robin Heppell of FuneralFuturist.com.

Memorialization – Harald Gunderson

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Funeral Historian Harald Gunderson of the Gunderson Funeral Journal, Calgary, Alberta encourages families to celebrate and memorialize the lives of their loved ones. Interview by Robin Heppell of FuneralFuturist.com.

CFSP Designation – Kent Milroy

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Funeral Director Kent Milroy, CFSP of W. Kent Milroy Funeral Homes, Port Elgin, Ontario, explains the importance of continuing education for funeral professionals and how the CFSP (Certified Funeral Service Practitioner) designation by the Academy of Professional Funeral Service Practice who recognizes funeral directors who have sought additional education and community involvement. Interview by Robin Heppell, CFSP of FuneralFuturist.com.

Membership Benefits of NFDA – Anna Bernfeld

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VP of Member Relations Anna Bernfeld of the National Funeral Directors Association, Brookfield, Wisconsin explains the various membership benefits of NFDA for all funeral homes, large or small, and talked about the upcoming Annual Convention in Las Vegas in October. Interview by Robin Heppell of FuneralFuturist.com.

Job Interviews for Funeral Homes – Brad Scott

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Funeral Director Brad Scott of R.S. Kane Funeral Home, Toronto, Ontario, shares some job application and interview basics for those wishing to start a career in Funeral Service. Interview by Robin Heppell of FuneralFuturist.com.

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