Maryglenn Warnock, Paws to Remember. Marc Markell, PhD, St. For many years, same-sex couples had no legal protection.
There is now a way couples can legitimize their relationship through marriage. As of , all same-sex couples in the United States can legally marry. However, even if couples decide to legally marry, there are still many challenges they may face.
Some people falsely assume that because same-sex marriage is legal, that LGBTQ people have reached a level of equality with their heterosexual peers. This is not true for many people. This presentation will discuss terminology, religious beliefs, discrimination, stages of coming out , and how it impacts arrangements and funeral service and grief.
It is said that when something works, you stick with it. Apparently, a free lunch served with a side of legal and legislative updates is one of those models that works. This is THE place to be if you want to hear about and contribute to what is happening on the Federal and State levels of deathcare. We will talk about taxes, OSHA, employment, and FTC, plus state issues and changes in funeral, cemetery, and crematory regulations across America — we may even talk a little about Canada, too.
In addition to hearing about legislation that might affect you, this is also the place to share the issues that are currently affecting you. With a roomful of those in the know , you will want to make sure to put this session on your calendar. We will cap off the end of a memorable week with the Closing Banquet!
Come dressed in your cocktail party best and enjoy a night of drinks, dinner and friendship. Promote your products and services to all segments of the deathcare professional with a booth in our expo hall!
Learn more about them below:. Want to learn more about exhibiting or purchasing booth space? The ICCFA has obtained a discounted room rate per night plus taxes for convention attendees and exhibitors:. For housing, we encourage all attendees and exhibitors to register via the links provided on this page, when they become available. If you have any questions about housing, please contact the ICCFA meetings department at If your organization is interested in showing your support for the ICCFA and the deathcare profession at one of the largest events of the year, consider becoming a sponsor!
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Interested in becoming a sponsor? Download our sponsorship form or contact Kelly Spann at kspann iccfa. Not already a member? Join today! Forgot your password? Member Login. Annual Home Exhibitors. Registration is Now Open! Register Now. Mark Scharenbroich Keynote speaker Mark Scharenbroich is the expert in creating authentic connections and inspiring his audience to transform corporate cultures.
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Educational Foundation Reception Join us as we thank the generosity of donors and recognize scholarship recipients and toast the Lasting Impact awardee at the Educational Foundation Reception. Historically, the word mausoleum comes from the large temple-like structure which was erected by Queen Artemisia in the ancient city of Harlicarnassua as the final resting place for her late husband, King Mausolus.
Mausolus, from which the word mausoleum is derived, ruled over Caria in Asia Minor and died in B. His mausoleum is now regarded as the fifth of the Seven Wonders of the World. The pyramids of Egypt and the Taj Mahal in India are other examples of ancient mausolea. Entombment is the interment of human remains in a tomb or mausoleum. It involves placing a casket or cremation urn in a crypt or niche individual compartment within a mausoleum or columbarium which is then sealed.
Grave prices can really vary. Grave prices are normally set based on their location. Normally, graves in urban centers are more expensive than in rural centers because of the replacement value of land. In addition, within the cemetery, grave prices can vary by the section in which the grave is located.
Many cemeteries either allow for the burial of two caskets in a grave or have specific sections where this type of grave is available.
Double depth just means that one casket is placed in the grave at an approximate depth of seven feet. When a second interment is required, the second casket is placed on top of the first casket at standard depth.
When a cemetery runs out of land, it will continue to operate and serve the community. Since more and more individuals and families are purchasing their graves in advance, graves which have been sold will be opened when a death occurs, markers will be placed and other services will be provided.
Most states have laws that require funds to be set aside from each sale for the long-term care and maintenance of the cemetery. The amount to be set aside varies from state to state. Many states require 10 or 15 percent of the lot purchase price to be placed into an endowment care fund. In most areas of the country, state or local law does not require that you buy a container to surround the casket in the grave. However, many cemeteries require that you have such a container so that the ground will not sink.
Either a grave liner or a burial vault will satisfy these requirements. These are the outside containers into which the casket is placed. Burial vaults are designed to protect the casket and may be made of a variety or combination of materials including concrete, stainless steel, galvanized steel, copper, bronze, plastic or fiberglass. A grave liner is a lightweight version of a vault which simply keeps the grave surface from sinking in.
The actual opening of the grave and closing of the grave is just one component of the opening and closing fee. Because of safety issues which arise around the use of machinery on cemetery property and the protection of property of adjacent interment rights holders, the actual opening and closing of the grave is conducted by cemetery grounds personnel. Because it provides a focal point for memorializing the deceased.
To remember, and be remembered, are natural human needs. Throughout human history, memorialization of the dead has been a key component of almost every culture. As long as it is permitted by local regulations, your cremated remains can be scattered in a place that is meaningful to you. This can, however, present difficulties for your survivors.
Some people may find it hard to simply pour the mortal remains of a loved one out onto the ground or into the sea. If you wish to be scattered somewhere, it is therefore important to discuss your wishes ahead of time with the person or persons who will actually have to do the scattering. Another difficulty with scattering can occur when the remains are disposed of in an anonymous, unmarked or public place. Besides ground burial, many cemeteries offer interment in lawn crypts or entombment in mausoleums.
In addition, some cemeteries provide choices for those who have selected cremation. These often include placement of cremated remains in a niche of a columbarium or interment in an urn space. Many cemeteries now provide for scattering of the remains in a garden set aside for that purpose, which can include a plaque memorializing the deceased.
Because it is an important question, many things must be considered. What type of memorial do you prefer? Call Today. Logo Files Display your affiliations with pride. Get Logos. Username Password Forgot your password? If this is your first time logging in to the new iccfa. Our customers are the most important people to us. We guide our sellers in every way we can. We don't sugar coat the fact that it could take many many months or even years to sell their property.
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