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The Oklahoma Director OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE February, 2013 Oklahoma Funeral Directors Association 111th Annual Convention Hard Rock Convention Center Hotel & Casino Catoosa, OK April 15, 16 & 17, 2013 HOTEL REGISTRATION deadline is MARCH 15, 2013 - Call 1-800-760-6700 See additional information on Pg 13 GOLF TOURNAMENT REGISTRATION Pg 6 25 or 50 Year Award Form page 15 CONVENTION REGISTRATION FORM Page 3 CONVENTION PROGRAM & CE Schedule Pages 4 & 5 On Wednesday, April 17, 2013 2 HRS of Insurance License CE will be offered by Homesteaders Life Co.

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The Oklahoma DirectorOFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE

February, 2013

Oklahoma Funeral Directors Association111th Annual Convention

Hard Rock Convention CenterHotel & Casino

Catoosa, OKApril 15, 16 & 17, 2013

• HOTEL REGISTRATION deadline is MARCH 15, 2013 - Call 1-800-760-6700

• See additional information on Pg 13

• GOLF TOURNAMENT REGISTRATION Pg 6

• 25 or 50 Year Award Form page 15

• CONVENTION REGISTRATION FORM Page 3

• CONVENTION PROGRAM & CE Schedule Pages 4 & 5

• On Wednesday, April 17, 2013 2 HRS of Insurance License CEwill be offered by Homesteaders Life Co.

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“ Homesteaders is committed to our firm with the same commitment we have to our client families. Bottom line, they take care of us.”

— Richard Dugger Dugger Family Funeral Homes Perry, Oklahoma

800-477-3633

Scan the QR code to learn more about Homesteaders Life Company

Homesteaders.I joined

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February 2013 1

From YourPresident

VOLUME XLV NUMBER 2

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

OFFICERS

PresidentBILL MARSHALL, [email protected]

President ElectTHOMAS BURKHART, CFSP, [email protected]

Vice-PresidentJEREMY SPARKS, Oklahoma City

Secretary-TreasurerKENNY TIGNER, Enid

Immediate Past PresidentRICHARD DUGGER, CFSP, [email protected]

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 VBRIAN DOUGLAS, Ardmore

District VIJEREMY BURRIS, Coalgate

DISTRICT CHAIRPERSONS:

District IJOHN DAVENPORT, Norman

District IISCOTT SMITH, Sand Springs

District IIISTEVE WILSON, Pond Creek

District IVRICHARD VARNER, Cordell

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 Member:

As I write, we are attempting to dig ourselves out of a brutalsnowstorm in Northwestern Oklahoma. When you go to the gro-cery store and the shelves are bare, you know that your com-munity is concerned about the very basics of everyday life. Asyou know, this kind of weather also adds challenges regardingboth church services and committals. From a positive side, weall needed the moisture and are thankful for that.

As I was unable to attend the Washington, D.C. Advocacymeeting, I want to thank Paul Thomas and Jeremy Sparks fortheir willingness to attend, participate and visit with our electedofficials. I also want to thank Jeremy Sparks for his work as ourLegislative Chairman this session.

This magazine as well as a direct mailing to members high-lights the details of our upcoming convention April 15-17 at theHard Rock in Catoosa. This facility allows us to do everything atone location and that makes it quite handy for everyone.

Our programming has four unique opportunities this yearwith a program on Alkaline Hydrolysis, a two hour preneed pro-gram which will count for both your funeral director’s and in-surance license, A Monday evening get together for youngfuneral director’s on Monday evening and our Mexican Fiesta”themed President’s Party on Tuesday evening. Please note thatthe hotel deadline for the convention expires on March 15, 2013.We hope you can attend and participate April 15-17.

Sincerely,

Bill MarshallPresident

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

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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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‘Using Tomorrow’s Technology to Serve the Families of Today’2013 OFDA CONVENTION REGISTRATION

The Hard Rock, Catoosa, OKALL PERSONS MUST DISPLAY A BADGE TO ATTEND CONVENTION FUNCTIONS

A. CONVENTION REGISTRATION FEE~For firms who paid dues for the PACKAGE PLAN (VIP), all family & employees receive free state convention registration.~For firms who paid dues as a REGULAR MEMBER, the voting member, spouse & minor children receive free stateconvention registration. All other family and employees must pay $25 convention registration fee.~For INDIVIDUAL LICENSEES whose firm has not joined, an $80 membership fee also includes convention registration.~NON-MEMBERS may only attend the C.E. Programs. The fee is $35/hour.

B. INDIVIDUAL EVENT TICKETS

OFDA Reception, President’s Party & Installation of OfficersTuesday, April 16, 2013, The Hard Rock

“A Mexican Fiesta”6:30 p.m. Reception 6:40 p.m. Installation of Officers (food & Bev. will be provided)

Cost: $15 single or $25 for couples #Planning to Attend __________ $__________Sponsored by Homesteaders Life Co., Thomas & Associates and Matthews Casket Division

(Mexican or Business casual dress suggested)

TICKETS AND NAME BADGES MAY BE PICKED UP AT THE CONVENTION REGISTRATION DESK

C. GOLF TOURNAMENT – To be held at the Cherokee Hills Golf Club on Monday, April 15, 2013 at 8:30 a.m. See golfregistration form for details.

Beverage Cart Courtesy of Randy Emmert of the Pierce Companies

D. COMPLIMENTARY FUNCTIONS

Monday, April 15, 20135:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. “Sneak Preview” of Tradeshow ExhibitsFood and beverage will be served.Sequoyah Ballroom @ The Hard Rock # Planning to Attend ___________Courtesy of the Oklahoma Funeral Supply Sales Club

Tuesday, April 16, 2013Complimentary Luncheon, Courtesy of LifeShare # Planning to Attend ___________12:30 p.m., 18th Floor Skyroom @ The Hard Rock

Wednesday, April 17, 201310:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Tradeshow Exhibits # Planning to Attend ___________Complimentary food and beverage will be served.Sequoyah Ballroom @ The Hard Rock

PLEASE LIST BELOW ALL POSSIBLE ATTENDEES SO BADGES MAY BE PREPARED PRIOR TO CONVENTION

_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Make hotel reservations directly with the Hard Rock Hotel 1-800-760-6700 or www.hardrockcasinotulsa.com (attendee code OFDA 2012)Room Block Deadline – March 15, 2013

Please complete and fax this form to OFDA @ 405-843-5404If you ordered President’s Party tickets, please mail your check to:

Oklahoma Funeral Directors Association, 6801 N. Broadway, Suite 106, Oklahoma City, OK 73116

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111th ANNUAL OFDA CONVENTION

“USING TOMORROW’S TECHNOLOGY TO SERVETHE FAMILIES OF TODAY”

————— MONDAY, APRIL 15, 2013 —————

8:30 a.m. OFDA Golf TournamentCherokee Hills Golf Club @ Hard Rock Hotel & CasinoMemorial Trophy Courtesy of Pierce Chemical Royal Bond

Beverage Cart Courtesy of Randy EmmertAwards will be presented at 3:30 p.m. in the 18th Fl. Skyroom

ALL CONVENTION MEETINGS AND FUNCTIONS WILL BE HELDAT THE HARD ROCK CONVENTION CENTER & HOTEL

1:00 p.m. C.E. program registration 18th Floor Skyroom

1:45 p.m. 1 Hr. CE “Money in your pocket, Proven Strategies to reduce Workers CompCosts by Federated Ins.

2:35 p.m. Break

2:50 p.m. 1 Hr. CE “The Ethical Funeral Director and the Law” by Dr. Larry Morgan

3:40 p.m. Break

3:55 p.m. 1 Hr. CE “Tomorrow’s Technology” by Genesis Net Development

5:00-7:30 Tradeshow Exhibits “Sneak Preview”Sequoyah Ballroom on Ground Floor (Food & Beverage will be Served)Courtesy of the Ok. Funeral Supply Sales Club

8:00 p.m.-11 p.m. “The Next Generation of Funeral Directors” for those around “40 and under”will meet at the Media Bar, 2nd floor near the new Hotel Tower

————— TUESDAY, APRIL 16, 2013 —————

7:30 a.m. Convention Registration 18th Floor Skyroom

8:30-9:20 a.m. 2 Hr. CE “The Funeral Birth of Alkaline Hydrolysis by Ron Salvatore withMatthews Cremation

9:20-9:35 a.m. Break

9:35-10:25 a.m. CE Program Continues

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10:25-10:40 a.m. Break

10:40 a.m. Opening Ceremony, Business Session, Election of Officers, OFDA StewardshipAward & 25/50 yr. Service Awards

11:15 a.m. NFDA Presentation by At-Large Representative W. Ashley Cozine 18th Floor Skyroom

11:45 a.m. Annual Memorial Service

12:30 p.m. Past President’s Luncheon McGill’s Restaurant 19th Fl.

12:30 p.m. Complimentary Luncheon courtesy of Lifeshare 18th Floor Skyroom

1:30 p.m.-4:30 p.m. Tradeshow Exhibits Sequoyah Ballroom, 1st Fl.

__________________________________________________________________________________________

6:30 p.m. OFDA PRESIDENT’S PARTY6:40 p.m. Installation of Officers & Service Awards 18th Floor Skyroom

Cost: $15 singles, $25 couples

“A MEXICAN FIESTA”Mexican or business casual dress

This Function is underwritten by Homesteaders,Thomas & Associates

and Matthews Funeral Home Products__________________________________________________________________________________________

————— WEDNESDAY, APRIL 17, 2013 —————

7:45 a.m. Convention Registration Wolf Room, Ground Floor

8:30-9:20 a.m. 2 Hr. CE Program “Understanding & Communicating Preneed Insurance Options”By Steve Whitaker with Homesteaders Life

9:20-9:35 a.m. Break

9:35-10:25 a.m. CE Program continuesThis program has been approved by the Ok. Insurance Dept. for Ins. licenseesand the Academy for Funeral Service licensees

10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Tradeshow Exhibits Sequoyah Ballroom, 1st Floor

Food & Beverage will be served on the floor

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2013 OFDAGolf Tournament Registration

MONDAY, APRIL 15, 20138:30 A.M., SHOTGUN START

Cherokee Hills Golf Club@ Hard Rock Hotel

Course Phone 800-760-6700

WILLIAM H. GLENN - DON WESTBROOKMEMORIAL TROPHY

Courtesy of Pierce Chemical/Royal Bond, Inc.

Entry Fee of $75 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 15, 2013

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

or [email protected]

OFDA GOLF TOURNAMENT REGISTRATION FORMCherokee Hills Golf Course, Monday, April 15, 2013, 8:30 a.m. Shotgun Start

$75 per player payable to OFDA, 6801 N. Broadway, Suite 106, Oklahoma City, OK 73116

Name: Handicap:

Name: Handicap:

Name: Handicap:

Name: Handicap:

Please remit registration and check by mail to OFDA no later than Friday, March 15, 2013

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Oklahoma Army National GuardMilitary Funeral Honors

Mr. Trey Barbee

State Coordinator

Military Funeral Honors

405-228-5089

[email protected]

SGT Justin M. Bedwell

State NCOIC

Military Funeral Honors

405-228-5076

[email protected]

SSG Ryan Johnson

Enid Area Coordinator

Military Funeral Honors

405-517-5802

[email protected]

SPC Jason Shorter

Muskogee Area Coordinator

Military Funeral Honors

405-249-0908

[email protected]

SGT Adam C. Taylor

Ft. Sill Area Coordinator

Military Funeral Honors

405-228-5198

[email protected]

◆ Air Sampling: This is the top of the list. Most funeral directors will purchase the kits and let them become outdated before gettingthe sampling completed. The reason lies in the complication involved with not knowing how to use the monitor. OSHA requires botheight-hour and fifteen minute air samplings;

◆ Eye Wash/Shower Station Required: OSHA requires an eye wash and shower station, either inside the prep room or within 20 feet,with no passage blocked. Cool or cold water is required;

◆ Keeping Lids on Embalming Machines: This is a must, along with maintaining a maintenance record. Many citations have also beenissued for improper grounding of electrical cords;

◆ Improper Ventilation System: Obtain professional advice before upgrading air systems;

◆ Proper Storage of Hazardous Waste: Do not store hazardous waste in areas where employees and visitors to the funeral home canbe exposed. A biohazards waste container is essential and must be removed by a licensed biohazards waste removal company. Thecontainer must be kept in the prep room;

◆ MSDS and Labeling: This is required for: dirty laundry covers or bins; embalming machines; refrigerator doors; sharps containers; andviscera buckets. The color of biohazards labels must be fluorescent orange or orange-red. Lettering of symbols must be in a contrastingcolor. Any container holding biohazard waste must be labeled;

◆ Formaldehyde Labeling: The following labels are required on the laundry containers or bins: “Danger—Formaldehyde ContaminatedClothing; Avoid Inhalation and Skin Contact.” And on the viscera bucket and embalming machine, attach the following notice: “Dan-ger—Formaldehyde; Avoid Inhalation and Skin Contact.”

◆ Cleaning: Keeping a prep room clean is a common sense basic. Maintaining an up-to-date cleaning schedule is very important—so establish a cleaning schedule and stick to it.

◆ Not providing and requiring employees to use personal protective equipment: In addition, respiratory equipment is required whenair samplings have not been completed or when air monitoring is not within OSHA standards.

OKLAHOMA’S TOP 10 — Prep Room ViolationsThe problems commonly generating the greatest fines and aggravation include:

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VEHICLE FOR SALE. 2012 Chrysler Town and Country/Federal Conversion fully loaded, pictures avail-able online at [email protected]. Less than 2,000miles. Contact Jerry McNeil at McNeil’s Mustang FuneralService, Mustang, OK 405 990-1412 or 405 376-1616.

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

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

FOR SALE: Guldman body scoop mortuary lift. Asking$8,000. Contact Lanman Funeral Home (580) 852-3212.

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.

NEED: Funeral Director/Embalmer. Send resume to:Musgrove-Merriott-Smith Funeral Service &Crematory,102 W. 5th St., Claremore, OK [email protected] 918-341-2487.

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

CLASSIFIED

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Homesteaders Chairman and President, Gra-ham Cook, recently announced the National Association of Corporate Directors (NACD) recog-nized John Paule of West Des Moines, Iowa, as anNACD Fellow, the highest level of credentialing forcorporate directors and corporate governance pro-fessionals. “We are honored to have John serve onour Board of Directors and congratulate him onthis outstanding achievement,” Cook says.

Paule was appointed to Homesteaders’ Board ofDirectors in 2009. In addition, he currently serveson the Board of Hospice of Central Iowa and ispast president of Rotary, West Des Moines Cham-ber and board of education in West Des Moines.

As an NACD Fellow, Paule has demonstrated hisknowledge of the leading trends and practices thatdefine exemplary corporate governance today, andhas committed to developing professional insightsthrough a sophisticated course of ongoing study.

“I am honored to join the distinguished and di-verse group of individuals who make up NACD’sfellowship program and who have committed toadvancing the highest standards of boardroom

leadership,” said Paule. “The resources, insightsand connections I’ve made through NACD’s Fellowship program will be key assets to the com-panies I serve, as well as to my professionalgrowth as a director.”

“We are proud to announce that Paule hasjoined NACD’s credentialed directors and hastaken the next step in the pursuit of boardroomexcellence,“ said Ken Daly, president and CEO ofNACD. “Our fellows help advance the higheststandards for those who serve in the boardroom,strengthening our business and driving directorprofessionalism. The impact of this program is un-matched and they should be commended for theirongoing commitment to their own professional de-velopment.”

About HomesteadersHomesteaders Life Company is focused solely

on funeral insurance funding and support and ac-cording to a recent study, is the most often usedpre-need funding company in America. Visithomesteaderslife.com for more information.

Homesteaders Board Member Receives National Honor

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County of Residence Deaths

Unknown 105

Adair 179

Alfalfa 69

Atoka 144

Beaver 38

Beckham 228

Blaine 122

Bryan 418

Caddo 346

Canadian 836

Carter 556

Cherokee 476

Choctaw 219

Cimarron 28

Cleveland 1,721

Coal 76

Comanche 931

Cotton 69

Craig 188

Creek 811

Custer 268

Delaware 435

Dewey 63

Ellis 48

Garfield 658

Garvin 350

County of Residence Deaths

Grady 527

Grant 63

Greer 76

Harmon 30

Harper 48

Haskell 112

Hughes 205

Jackson 254

Jefferson 89

Johnson 120

Kay 499

Kingfisher 134

Kiowa 136

Latimer 117

Leflore 359

Lincoln 344

Logan 304

Love 92

McClain 302

McCurtain 335

McIntosh 287

Major 94

Marshall 179

Mayes 481

Murray 155

Muskogee 830

County of Residence Deaths

Noble 116

Nowata 116

Okfuskee 165

Oklahoma 6,376

Okmulgee 498

Osage 400

Ottawa 347

Pawnee 208

Payne 525

Pittsburg 538

Pontotoc 409

Pottawatomie 699

Pushmataha 123

Roger Mills 26

Rogers 706

Seminole 314

Sequoyah 275

Stephens 569

Texas 114

Tillman 98

Tulsa 5,346

Wagoner 564

Washington 548

Washita 129

Woods 104

Woodward 172

Oklahoma Vital Records 2012 Preliminary Total DeathsFor All 77 Counties

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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

CONVENTION HOTEL ROOM INFORMATIONRoom Block Expires March 15, 2013

Hard Rock Hotel - Tulsais proud to be the host hotel for

Oklahoma Funeral Directors 2013 ConferenceThe Special Room Rate for your Group is $111 per night plus 6% tax. No other fees apply.

Included with your Reservation

• Complimentary wired and wireless high speed internet in guest rooms• Complimentary round trip airport transportation• Complimentary covered self-parking in garage and valet parking• Complimentary fitness center usage• Complimentary indoor / outdoor swimming pool• Complimentary USA Today newspaper delivered daily to guest rooms

In order to best serve you, we are able to accept reservations

1. Group individuals may make reservations directly with Resort by calling toll free number 1-800-760-6700.Annual OFDA Convention to receive the special group rate by March 15, 2013.

2. Group attendees may use the URL below by March 15, 2013:https://reservations.ihotelier.com/crs/g_login.cfm?hotelID=13572. To type in theAttendee Code OFDA2012. Enter remaining information required.

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NELDA FAYE FRALEY

Nelda Faye Fraley, age 81, Joplin, passedaway at 8:20 a.m. Monday, February 25, 2013 ather residence with her daughter and son-in-lawat her side. Nelda was born April 29, 1931 inGuthrie, Oklahoma to the late Riley Ellison andMinnie Stalcup Ellison.

She graduated from Guthrie High School in1949. She worked for many years for South-western Bell in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Shemet the love of her life, Keith Fraley, at a churchsingles retreat in 1974. They were married onAugust 23, 1975 and enjoyed 34 years of mar-riage before Keith passed away in 2009. To-gether they were owners of Fraley FuneralSupply. She faithfully helped him in the busi-ness and together they were an unbeatableteam.

Nelda enjoyed many trips overseas with Keithand several other good friends. Her favoriteplace was Spiez, Switzerland. Together she andKeith took over 12 trips to Switzerland enjoying

all of the beautiful country’s sights. She was amember for many years of the Gideon’s LadiesAuxiliary and a long time member of ForestPark Baptist Church. She loved the Lord withall her heart.

She leaves behind a daughter, Beth FraleyZentner and her husband Eric, Joplin and herbest buddy, Princess, a Pembroke Welsh Corgi.She also is survived by several nieces andnephews.

Funeral Services were held Thursday, Febru-ary 28th at 2 pm in the Forest Park BaptistChurch Chapel. Dr. John Swadley officiated. In-terment followed in Mount Hope Cemetery withBill Smith, Fred Burke, Chuck Thelen FrankShouse, Luke Miller and Dave Ross serving aspallbearers.

Memorial Contributions may be made inNelda’s memory to Forest Park Baptist Churchor Gideon’s International in c/o Parker Mortuary.

IN MEMORIAM

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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 16, 2013. 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 16, 2013Please include attachments if desired

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