January 2014 OFDA Magazine

The Oklahoma DirectorOFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE

January, 2014

112th Annual OFDA ConventionApril 14-16, 2014

Embassy Suites Hotel &Convention Center

Norman, OK

Golf Tournament Information on page 3

Hotel Information on page 4

25 & 50 Yr Award Info on page 5

January 2014 1

From YourPresident

VOLUME XLVI NUMBER 1

EditorJAY BAINES6801 N. Broadway, Suite 106Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73116Phone: 405/843-0730 / 1-800-256-6332FAX 405-843-5404e-mail: [email protected]

OFFICERS

PresidentTHOMAS BURKHART, CFSP, [email protected]

President-ElectJEREMY SPARKS, CFSP Oklahoma City

Vice-PresidentKENNY TIGNER, Enid

Secretary-TreasurerBRIAN DOUGLAS, Ardmore

Immediate Past PresidentBILL MARSHALL, Alva

OFDA Policy Board Rep.PAUL I. THOMAS, Miami

BOARD OF GOVERNORS

District IVINCENT FRIEDERICH, Midwest City

District IIJEFF STUMPFF, Skiatook

District IIIKACEY FERGUSON, Waynoka

District IVMARK JOHNSON, Anadarko

District VDAREN FLANAGAN, Marietta

District VIJEREMY BURRIS, Coalgate

DISTRICT CHAIRPERSONS:

District ILINDSEY JEFFRIES, Norman

District IISCOTT SMITH, Sand Springs

District IIIKERI HAINES, Enid

District IVPHILIP HART, Walters

District VJOHN HALE, Davis

District VITERRY BURCH, Antlers

THE OKLAHOMA DIRECTOR, the official publica-tion of the Oklahoma Funeral Directors Association,6801 N. Broadway, Suite 106, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73116, is published every month for thepurpose of providing information to the members ofthe association. The annual subscription rate for asso -ciation members is $5.00. Other subscriptions areavailable to non-members at an annual rate of $22.00.

Dear Members,

As I write, we are already through half of January and 2014is off to a fast pace.

Our Board met on January 11, 2014 and reviewed and actedon quite a few issues which can have an effect on all of us in thecoming years. The primary topics discussed related to 2014legislation, the Spring 2014 OFDA district meetings, the April14-16 OFDA convention in Norman, probable 2014 OFDADisaster training and the 2014 OFDA/NFDA membership drive.

Regarding the 2014 Ok. Legislative session which begins inearly February, it is believed that the Funeral Board SunsetReview, Re-Creation will be a major focus on all. The OFDABoard has approved support of this Re-creation and hope youwill use any opportunity to relay thoughts of support with yourlegislators. Additionally, there have been over 2400 bills filedwhich we will be reviewing in future days and weeks.

We are also focusing on the Spring district meetings to startaround February 11 to update you with legislative and otherrecent topics, and to attend a C.E. program.

The 2014 convention information will be included in futureissues of this magazine and in mailings to you.

For those of you who recently signed up for disaster trainingwe appreciate you and hope to provide formal training in theSummer 2014.

In closing, we appreciate your 2014 membership and askthose of you who have not joined to help us meet membershipdeadlines which are approaching.

As always, please feel free to contact any of your electedofficers, governors or chairmen listed in the front of thismagazine or the OFDA office.

Yours truly,

Thomas L. Burkhart, CFSPPresident

2 The Oklahoma Funeral Director

Expand Your OpportunitiesExpand your Funeral Service career opportunities with a dual degree or double major in Forensic Science to

become a crime scene investigator or coroner

University of Central Oklahoma students may earn a double major by completing

30 hours in the Forensic Science Program where all or part of the 30 hours in

the Forensic Science Program may be obtained as free electives in the student’s

Funeral Service Degree program. As an option, students may earn a dual degree

by satisfying all requirements in an existing undergraduate program at UCO and

concurrently complete an additional 30 hours in the Forensic Science Program.

For more information, contact:Department of Funeral Service

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January 2014 3

2014 OFDAGolf Tournament Registration

MONDAY, APRIL 14, 20148:30 A.M., SHOTGUN START

Winter Creek Country Club7 Clubhouse Dr., Blanchard, Ok., Ph. 405-224-4653

Location: 6.5 miles southwest of Blanchard. Take Hwy 62 3 miles southwest ofBlanchard, cross small bridge and turn south on Rd. 2970 and proceed 3.5 miles to theCountry Club gate.

WILLIAM H. GLENN - DON WESTBROOKMEMORIAL TROPHY

Courtesy of Wilbert/Pierce

Entry Fee of $80.00 per playerCollared shirt, slacks (no denim jeans), soft spikes required

Registration and Entry Fee must be mailed to theOFDA office no later than Friday, March 28, 2014

Phone numbers for informationOFDA: 800-256-6332 or 405-843-0730

OFDA GOLF TOURNAMENT REGISTRATION FORMWinter Creek Country Club, April 14, 2014, 8:30 a.m. Shotgun Start

$80.00 per player payable to OFDA 6801 N. Broadway, Suite 106, Oklahoma City, OK 73116

Name: Handicap:

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Please remit registration and check by mail to OFDA no later than Friday, March 28, 2014


CONVENTION HOTEL ROOM INFORMATION

ROOM BLOCK EXPIRES MARCH 13, 2014

Oklahoma Funeral Directors 2014Conference

The Special Room Rate for your Group is$135.00 per night

1.) On-Line: The following link will enable guests to makereservations via the internethttp://embassysuites.hilton.com/en/es/groups/personalized/O/OKCESES-OFD-20120415/index.jhtml.?WT.mc id=POG, group code is FUN

2.) Website: www.norman.embassysuites.comGuests can enter the group code FUN when prompted.

www.norman.embassysuites.com 2501 Conference Drive (405) 364-8040 Hotel Ph.“Make a Difference” Norman, OK 73069 (405) 364-3377 Fax

January 2014 5

ATTENTION 25 YR LICENSEES OR 50 YR ACHIEVEMENT AWARD RECIPIENTSOFDA is seeking information on funeral directors who have been or will be licensed in Oklahoma for 25 or 50 years

by April 15, 2014. This presentation will be held during the OFDA State Convention.If you are, or know a 25- or 50-year licensee, please utilize the questionnaire below or call the OFDA office with

information at 1-800-256-6332 or 405-843-0730 or FAX 405-843-5404. Additionally, details for this presentation willbe mailed to you in the near future.

Name________________________________________________________________________________________________

Mailing Address ___________________________________________________ Phone______________________________

City ________________________________________________________ State___________ Zip______________________

Spouse’s Name________________________________________________________________________________________

Mortuary School Attended ______________________________________________________________________________

Date Completed Mortuary School___________________ Date Licensed as Embalmer (if known) ___________________

Funeral Business History, including why you chose to be in the funeral business_________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________________________________________

Total years spent practicing Funeral Profession_________________ Retirement History (if retired)___________________

Family History ________________________________________________________________________________________

Names of Family Members who will be attending __________________________________________________________

Ceremony to be held Tuesday, April 15, 2014Please include attachments if desired

2014 OFDA CONVENTIONApril 14-16, 2014

Embassy Suites & Convention CenterNORMAN, OKLAHOMA

U.S. Postal Service Changes Policieson Shipping Cremated Remains

Effective December 26, 2013, the United States Postal Service (USPS) revised itspolicy pertaining to the shipment of cremated remains.

Cremated remains may no longer be sent domestically or internationally via USPS.Priority Mail Express is the only option for sending cremated remains via the USPS.


January 2014 7

FRANSISCO-MONROE FUNERAL CAR SALES, LLC

THANK YOUFOR THE BUSINESS YOU HAVE GIVEN US IN THE PAST AND

THE OPPORTUNITY FOR THE FUTURE!

RAY FRANSISCO JIM MONROE800 644 6777 CELL 214 912 8540

WANTED: Licensed emb. & F.D. for S.E. Okla. firms. E-mailresume to [email protected] or call 918-649-7548.

FOR SALE: 6 Double Casket Display Racks. ContactJohn at 580-465-3768.

WANTED: Licensed embalmer & F.D. Call Smith F.H.,Anadarko 405-247-3701 and ask for Darla or Mary.

WANTED: Licensed embalmer & F.D. for Edmond area.Call Randy 405-640-5477.

BUGLER AVAILABLE: Contact Everett Fleharty, StateBugler for the American Legion at 405-771-4321.

BUGLER AVAILABLE: Buglers Across America.orgprovides “Taps” for veterans. Call Jay at 580-774-8593.

OKLAHOMA NATIONAL GUARD Military FuneralHonors Program. 405-228-5089 or 405-228-5076.

FINAL RIDE — Harley Trike & Hearse Trailer. 405-641-5276.

CLASSIFIED Funeral Homein Northwest Oklahoma

For SaleWell-maintained, established, family ownedOklahoma funeral home establishmentavailable for sale. Property includes funeralhome and rental space totaling 6,975 sq. ft.Chapel seats 200+, average 50 calls/yearwith 3/4 million in preneed. Serious buyersshould inquire to:

Business Purchase Request,5830 NW Expressway, Box 175,OKC, OK 73132or by email [email protected].

OFDA E-MAIL ADDRESS: [email protected] out our new website at OKFDA.com


January 2014 9

2014 Requires New OSHA Compliance Steps and aReminder of Ongoing Compliance Requirements

New Compliance Issues

OFDA has recently been working to notify all members about the first major change inworkplace safety regulations since the early to mid-80’s.• Have all employees who work around chemicals been apprised of the new standard and

signed off on training about the 22 new areas which the new Hazard CommunicationProgram requires?

• Is your firm prepared to begin using a new Safety Data sheet binder as the new forms arefurnished in chemical shipments? (Chemical companies must begin using the new SDSlabel system with pictographs by December 2, 2015 but may begin using this new systemat any time.) Has your chemical supplier notified you of upcoming changes?

• OSHA has interpreted that you should consistently ask your supplier about any newsharps item which can include gloves. This conversation should be documented by date,the person you spoke to and the information you were given. If safer items are available,your employees should be allowed to use them, and critique them for future use of whetherthey are problematic. This information should also be documented in an OSHA file in theevent of an official inspection.

• While OFDA has addressed these new requirements at recent District meetings and in themagazine, please contact our office if you need help in implementing these new procedures.

Ongoing OSHA Compliance requirements needing employee notificationand signed employee acknowledgement of training

• Is Annual OSHA Training for employees mandated and documented?• Have employees been thoroughly apprised of the written Exposure and Communication

Control Plan?• Are Free Hepatitis B vaccinations offered and documented?• Are blood borne pathogen and formaldehyde training meetings held, acknowledged by

employees and have newly hired employees been trained?• Do charged fire extinguishers, first-aid kits and appropriate signage exist regarding

flammables? Has your fire department inspected the premises?• Have body or casket lifts been tagged, inspected and is “no passenger” and appropriate

signage in place?• Is the use of universal precautions mandatory for all employees? Is this in writing?• Is the use of full body personal protective equipment mandatory for all employees? Is this

in writing?• Does prep room signage meet the Haz. Comm. Standard?• Is the prep room inaccessible to the public?• Is there a working quick drench shower and eye wash station in place?• Has the prep room ventilation been tested at least every 3 years and every time a new

embalmer is hired and does it meet OSHA standards?• Are only non-porous positioning blocks used in the prep room?• Is a maintenance schedule for the prep room and removal vehicles in place? Have autos

been inspected for fire and safety issues?


January 2014 11

HOMESTEADERS INTRODUCES MYHOMESTEADERS POLICY DASHBOARDDes Moines, Iowa — Homesteaders intro-

duced the new Policy Dashboard recently, partof its myHomesteaders.com business servicesportal for funeral home customers and ad-ministrators. The Policy Dashboard signifi-cantly enhances the way users can search forand access important information aboutHomesteaders policies.

“With the release of the new myHome-steaders earlier this year, we greatly improvedease of access to information,” says Home-steaders VP-Marketing Dean Lambert. “ThePolicy Dashboard is the next step in providingfuneral home customers with a convenientway to manage and grow their business.”

The Policy Dashboard, which is available tofuneral home representatives with a funeralhome number and password, presents eachpolicy’s details in a simple one-page format.Authorized users may also initiate claim pro-cessing from the policy details page with theclick of a button.

This release also offers user-friendlysearch capabilities that allow funeral homerepresentatives to locate key policy informa-tion quickly. It allows them to search byname, policy number or date of birth to findpolicy details in a secure online environ-ment.

“We want customers to have as great anexperience with our online presence as theywould if they worked face-to-face or over thephone with our customer service and supportstaff,” Lambert says.

For more information about the new PolicyDashboard or for assistance with myHome-steaders.com, contact your Homesteaders account executive or customer service repre-sentative at 800-477-3633.

Homesteaders Life Company providesproducts and services to promote and sup-port the funding of advanced funeral plan-ning and end-of-life expenses. Visithomesteaderslife.com to learn more.


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