Funeral Celebrants & Personalization | Ellen Wynn McBrayer

December 2, 2009


Ellen Wynn McBrayer of Jones-Wynn Funeral Home in Villa Rica, Georgia shares her experiences with offering Funeral Celebrants and Personalized Services to her client families. Interview by Funeral Marketing Consultant, Robin Heppell.

Congratulations 2009 CFSP Recipients

November 23, 2009

To the newest CFSP recipients…

I am very proud of my CFSP designation and you should be proud of your achievement. You have raised the bar for funeral service – for that I thank you!
Robin Heppell, CFSP

For more information about Academy membership and certification may be obtained by contacting:
Kimberly Gehlert, Executive Director
Academy of Professional Funeral Service Practice
P.O. Box 2275, Westerville, OH 43086
(614) 899-6200 – www.apfsp.com

Videos Displays | Larry Schildmeyer of Loveland Ohio

November 15, 2009

Larry Schildmeyer of Tufts Schildmeyer Funeral Homes in Loveland, Ohio shares how he makes more use of a/v equipment before, during, and after the funeral service. Interview by Funeral Technology Expert, Robin Heppell, CFSP.

Funeral Home Renos & AV Equipment | Anthony MacDiarmid | Liverpool NS

November 12, 2009

Anthony MacDiarmid of Chandlers’ Funeral Home in Liverpool, Nova Scotia shares his recent experience of updating his facilities with the latest audio video equipment on a budget. Interview by Funeral Website Expert, Robin Heppell.

Funeral Celebrants | Marc Gaudreau | Palmer MA

November 5, 2009


Marc Gaudreau of Beers and Story Funeral Homes in Palmer, MA shares the importance and impact that adopting the Celebrant Movement has assisted his firm and the families he serves. Interview by Funeral Speaker, Robin Heppell, CFSP.

NFDA 2009 Recap | Jessica Koth, Public Relations Manager NFDA

November 3, 2009


Jessica Koth of  the NFDA shares her thoughts on the 2009 NFDA Convention in Boston. Interview by Funeral Website Consultant, Robin Heppell.

Mortuary Science Students | Gene Ogrodnik of the Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science

October 10, 2009


Gene Ogrodnik of the Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science shares his thoughts on what students can expect when seeking a Mortuary Science College & Funeral Career.  Interview by Funeral Marketing Consultant, Robin Heppell, CFSP.

Making Traditional Cremation Arrangements | Brandon Burningham | Memorial Mortuaries, Salt Lake City, Utah

April 27, 2009

Brandon Burningham of Memorial Mortuaries, Salt Lake City, Utah talks about being prepared for the rise in cremation by creating traditional packages. Interview by Funeral Strategy Expert, Robin Heppell.

Funeral Arrangement Interviews | Dale Clock | Life Story Network, Michigan

April 27, 2009

Dale Clock of Clock Life Story Funeral Home, Muskegon, Michigan shares his process of interviewing client families for funeral arrangements that create great life stories and meaningful services. Interview by Funeral Website Consultant, Robin Heppell.

Embalming & Preparation Room Management | Shun Newbern | Rose Hills Mortuary

April 26, 2009

Shun Newbern of Rose Hills Mortuary, in Whittier, California shares what some of the logistics are in managing one of the largest preparation rooms in North America . Interview by Funeral Marketing Expert, Robin Heppell.

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