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What’s up with Foundation Partners, transactions, womens’ roles, and the movies capture our most read article list

Tony Ramos — Mon, 18 Aug 2025 18:11:08 +0000

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Another month has rolled on by and we continue to write varied articles that let those in the Death Care profession know what is going on around them. Our articles vary in topic and it is a guess from month-to-month which articles might be of the most interest to readers.

That’s why on or about the 15th of each month we generate a list of our five most read articles from the past thirty days. Since July 15 the most read article dealt with the changes going on at Foundation Partners Group. . . . and other top articles dealt with retail or supplier transactions, the growing Funeral Women Lead organization, and another movie with Death Care ramifications being filmed and expected to hit streaming sources in 2026.

In case you missed any of those articles, here they are:

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Women’s History Month Reminds Us to Say Thank You

Tony Ramos — Mon, 16 Dec 2024 04:18:45 +0000

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Celebrating National Women’s History Month in March is now in its 35 ^th
year. Congress set aside the month each year, after several years of having a National Women’s History Week, established by President Jimmy Carter. Children’s classrooms became a place and opportunity to learn even more about the contributions women have made through the years to improving our world.

From my youth, I’ve been very aware of seeing women as integral to the success of families, and especially in business. Reflecting over the past century, funeral businesses, as far back when they were called undertakers, were husbands and wives, working together, and living upstairs over the first floor where they operated their family funeral parlors, as they were once known.

For many generations in my own family, my mother Lorene, my grandmother Dian, and beyond, were full partners in operating our business. When we built our new funeral home here at our original location, Chelsea and I worked equally on the design, exterior and interior, and together we made key choices. A strong, positive feminine voice contributes substantially and importantly to any project.

The funeral profession has long been respected for all the women who have made this business their career choice. Beyond this business, we have many local women who lead by example. For years St. Joseph Hospital was led by Sister Gretchen Kunz; ANCO Insurance was led by Kathy Gregory as President/CEO until her retirement. Recently, Nora Thompson was named CEO of First Financial Bank here, and Dr. M. Katharine Banks was named President of Texas A&M University. Just this week, Joni Taylor, formerly of Georgia was named Coach of the TAMU Women’s Basketball team!

Women as today’s leaders are not new, but there are so many lessons we can learn about the women who made history here in Bryan-College Station and in Texas in the past 50 years.

Today, we almost take it for granted that we can go to Downtown Bryan for entertainment, shopping, lodging for our out-of-town guests, and some very good food. It’s hard to remember that the last time Downtown was so busy was in the early 1970s, right before the area gave way to the popularity of Post Oak Mall in College Station as the center of shopping and activities.

History doesn’t have to be hundreds of years old to be important and relevant. Just 30 years ago, history was made in Downtown Bryan.

It was about 1990 when 4 ^th
generation Bryan resident Kay Conlee made it her mission to bring Downtown Bryan out of its state of dormancy into the active site of tremendous mercantile activity that it is today. She started by purchasing and renovating the old Central Texas Hardware Building, located at 202 S. Bryan. Meticulously she renovated the building and opened Old Bryan Marketplace on the right-hand side of the building and donated the use of the left-hand side of the building to the Children’s Museum of the Brazos Valley for six years until they could move into the old Bryan Police Station building. It was in 2000 that the inaugural Mayor’s Downtown Impact Award was created and presented to Kay Conlee.

The year 1990 was the year that Kass Prince, then Executive Director of the Arts Council of the Brazos Valley secured the commitment of Charmen Catlin and Louis Newman to create the first FestiFall ’90, a two-day celebration of the arts. Over 200 volunteers joined onto the organization that Catlin and Newman created and over 5,000 residents came together October 4-5, 1990, and for the next seven years, in celebration of the arts here.

The late arts patron Rose VanArsdel is the one who is responsible for establishing the strings instruction program at Bryan High School. A lifelong devotee of the piano and an accomplished musician herself, Rose was the one who saw a need for teaching local students violins and set about to raise the funds to staff and outfit the program. In addition to her own financial contributions, she wrote numerous successful funding grants and enlisted additional support of several good friends in town.

Keeping in mind that Bryan, Texas was not always the large metroplex it is today, it was in 1951 that beloved volunteer and talented dance Jane Lee opened the Jane Lee School of Dance. She taught ballet, tap, toe, and jazz dance for 40 years, so at least 3 generations of Bryan women benefited from her gifts and skills. After her retirement, she inspired and maintained such great enthusiasm for the Gift Shop at the old Crestview Retirement Home that when Crestview built its Arbor Oaks permanent residence, they named the gift shop in her honor.

Mell Pruitt (and her husband Willie) had a dream of creating an African American Museum here in the Brazos Valley. Starting with a core group of volunteers from the Bethune Women’s Club in Bryan, every year they grew closer and closer to the dream. Community residents joined together at Mell’s request to secure funding for this beautiful museum and portal of Brazos Valley history.

Were it not for civic leader Gardner Osborn and her championing of a cause dear to her heart, the Brazos Prenatal Clinic, there would be at least 20,750 women to have prenatal services, health education, etc. since the Clinic’s funding in 1985. Every year 12 women are honored in our community at the “You’re the Tops” luncheon, that “celebrates women who make a difference.”

This year the luncheon is set for April 23 at the Hilton, and all proceeds benefit the Brazos Prenatal Clinic. Civic philanthropists and community leaders being honored include Jennifer Cotton, Kim DuBose, Virginia Fox, Sallye Henderson, Dr. Esther Miranda, Julie Porter, Vicki Reim, Rev. Shelby Rowan, Cindi Scofield, Dr. Amy Thompson, and Searcy Tolliver.

Going way back, in 1921, Lee and Frances Rountree purchased “ The Eagle.” When Mr. Rountree was elected State Representative so Mrs. Rountree ran the paper. Two years later, Mr. Rountree suffered a stroke and died, and Mrs. Rountree was elected to fill out his term, was re-elected for one more term, and was eventually defeated. Her leadership of “The Eagle” was considered unparalleled for many years.

As we wind down the month recognized and celebrated as National Women’s History Month, it’s only appropriate to look around the wonderful community we live in, learn a bit more about the people who make our lives special every day because of the things they took up as important, whether 50, 40, 30, 20, or even 10 years ago. We could not be the people we are today without the commitment and talents of so many women here.

Speaking personally, my special thanks and respect are extended to the women whose photo you see pictured here. They are an integral part of the Callaway-Jones family team. They serve our community and our family by giving their very best to what we do daily.

In addition to celebrating and saluting the women in our lives this year, let us remember to say “thanks” to women we know whose priorities included making things better for all of us here. May your light continue to shine for generations to come.

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Connect, Learn, Empower: NFDA Opens Registration for 2025 Professional Women’s Conference

Tony Ramos — Mon, 09 Dec 2024 01:57:27 +0000

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Brookfield, Wis. – Registration is now open for the 2025 National Funeral Directors Association (NFDA) Professional Women’s Conference, a premier event designed to empower female funeral service professionals. The conference will take place May 15-18, 2025, at the Hyatt Regency Tamaya Resort and Spa in Santa Ana Pueblo, New Mexico. This intimate event, limited to 165 attendees, offers transformative educational sessions, invaluable networking opportunities and strategies tailored to the unique challenges women face in the funeral profession. The Funeral Service Foundation will offer 20 all-inclusive David C. Baue NFDA Professional Women’s Conference Scholarships to make this event even more accessible.

Designed by and for women, the conference aims to celebrate their vital contributions to funeral service while equipping them with tools for personal and professional growth. During this inspiring and uplifting conference, attendees will hear from exceptional speakers covering a wide range of topics:

Turning Setbacks into Comebacks: MINDSET OF CHAMPIONS presented by Dawn D. Tryba, MBA, CPMBC, CMC, PMP, coach and management consultant
Balancing Grief, Family Dynamics and Financial Conversations in Funeral Service presented by NFDA Trainer and licensed funeral director Lanae Strovers
The Art of Self-Reflection: Harnessing the Power of YOU presented by Tina Paulus-Krause coach, visionary leader and catalyst
Integrating AI in Human Resource Systems: Legal Considerations and Ongoing Training Strategies presented by Vice President, SESCO Management Consultants Jamie Hasty
Creative Applications: A New Approach for Mastering the Prep-Room and Beyond presented by Autumn Cooper, a sales representative with The Dodge Company
From Awareness to Action: Advocacy for Impact presented by NFDA Senior Vice President, Advocacy Lesley Witter, MPA, CAE
And more!

Engaging Discussions and Networking

Professional Women’s Conference attendees will kick off their time together with a Welcome Party that captures the spirit of the southwestern United States. While enjoying complimentary food and drink, guests will experience a fun-filled evening of lively conversation and building bonds with colleagues. The Welcome Party is generously sponsored by NGL.

Professional Women’s Conference participants will also have the option of participating in a tour of Passages International headquarters and dinner. This unique “behind the scenes” tour will explore how Passages’ sustainable and eco-friendly funeral solutions products are made and the value they bring to grieving families, funeral homes and the planet. Tour participants will also have a chance to meet with members of Passages’ team while enjoying complimentary cocktails and hors d’oeuvres. Following the tour, participants will enjoy dinner and continued networking at a well-known local New Mexican restaurant.

There are countless other opportunities to build relationships with fellow funeral service professionals during the Professional Women’s Conference. “This was an incredible experience,” said one 2024 Professional Women’s Conference participant. “I am so grateful that NFDA creates this space for women to connect and support one another. The atmosphere is unmatched to any other event I’ve ever been to.”

Another 2024 attendee noted, “Every woman in the funeral profession should seek the opportunity to attend a Professional Women’s Conference at least once.”

Scholarship Opportunities

Thanks to the generosity of the Baue Family, the Funeral Service Foundation is offering up to 20 David C. Baue NFDA Professional Women’s Conference Scholarships to funeral professionals and students to attend this year’s event. The scholarships cover registration and event fees, three-nights lodging, and up to $500 in travel reimbursement.

Applicants must be verifiably employed in funeral service or related occupations or be a student in good standing and currently attending classes at an ABSFE- or Canadian-accredited institution or program; NFDA membership is not required. Complete requirements and the application form are available at online FuneralServiceFoundation.org/Scholarship-Opportunities. Applications will be accepted from December 2, 2024, through January 15, 2025.

“I will forever be grateful to the Funeral Service Foundation for the scholarship award and the opportunity to attend this amazing event, which will change the trajectory of my career,” said one 2024 scholarship recipient. “I truly left [the conference] feeling empowered and with a whole new network of colleagues.”

Inspiration Award

During the 2025 Professional Women’s Conference, the association will confer the third annual NFDA Inspiration Award. This award will recognize an exceptional individual who has made noteworthy professional contributions to funeral service or a related field.

Nominations for the NFDA Inspiration Award will be accepted online from January 15 through February 16, 2025. The ideal nominee is an enterprising individual who consistently takes the initiative to elevate the funeral service profession. The nominee serves as a mentor to colleagues and their energy and independent spirit serve as an example to others. Their efforts have resulted in significant accomplishments at the local, national and/or international level.

Complete details are available at NFDA.org/InspirationAward. NFDA is grateful to NGL for sponsoring the Inspiration Award.

Conference Registration Is Now Open

Registration for the 2025 NFDA Professional Women’s Conference is now open. Participants can save when they register by the early-bird deadline of February 14, 2025. Attendees must register for the 2025 NFDA Professional Women’s Conference by May 5, 2025. Registration is limited to just 165 participants.

NFDA has negotiated a generous discounted rate of $249 plus taxes and fees per night, and waived the resort fee, at the beautiful Hyatt Regency Tamaya Resort and Spa. This luxury resort located just 30 minutes from the Albuquerque International Airport in the foothills of the Sandia Mountains. Whether conference participants want to enjoy a scenic horseback ride, a round of golf at the on-site course, lounging by the pool or receiving a service at the Tamaya Mist Spa & Salon, this resort has it all. When dinnertime rolls around, guests have several onsite restaurants to choose from.

In order to receive the exclusive NFDA rate at the Hyatt Regency Tamaya Resort and Spa, you need to register for the Professional Women’s Conference. Your registration confirmation email will contain a special link that can be used to book a hotel room.

Participants can find complete details about the 2025 NFDA Professional Women’s Conference and register online at NFDA.org/PWC, or by calling 800-228-6332 (262-789-1880).

About NFDA

NFDA is the world’s leading and largest funeral service association, serving more than 20,000 individual members who represent nearly 11,000 funeral homes in the United States and 49 countries around the world. NFDA is the trusted leader, beacon for ethics and the strongest advocate for the profession. NFDA is the association of choice because it offers funeral professionals comprehensive educational resources, tools to manage successful businesses, guidance to become pillars in their communities and the expertise to foster future generations of funeral professionals. NFDA is headquartered in Brookfield, Wis., and has an office in Washington, D.C. For more information, visit www.nfda.org.

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Breaking Barriers in Funeral Service: NFDA’s 2024 Professional Women’s Conference Set to Inspire and Connect

Tony Ramos — Mon, 04 Mar 2024 02:11:59 +0000

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Brookfield, Wis. – The National Funeral Directors Association (NFDA) will bring the profession together for the 2024 Professional Women’s Conference, April 28 through 30 in picturesque Savannah, Georgia. During this conference attendees representing all facets of the funeral service profession will be empowered to not only sit at the table but lead at the table. Registration is now open.

During this inspiring and uplifting conference, attendees will hear from exceptional speakers covering a wide range of topics:

Vera Stewart, host of Very Vera, a cooking show about Southern cuisine, will speak about entrepreneurship.
NFDA Senior Vice President of Advocacy Lesley Witter will show attendees how to use their voice as a force for good that can create change.
Attendees will learn about suicide risk within the death care profession from Dr. Sara Murphy.
Dr. Ruth Bedell, an industrial and organizational psychologist, will help attendees understand how they can be more assertive.
Death educator and Certified Thanatologist Dr. Sara Murphy will discuss how to recognize and respond to suicide risk in the funeral service profession
Kelly Kohut and Jenny McClanahan from Precoa will discuss the demographic shifts will transform funeral planning and purchasing.
Award-winning author Jasmine Brett Stringer will explore how attendees can “carpe diem” (seize the day) by unlocking the barriers that keep them from living the life they are intended to have while establishing a personal vision to take them to the next level.
New York funeral director Amy Cunningham will draw from her experiences serving families in the state of New York and share best practices for helping families plan meaningful green funeral and burial ceremonies.
Nelson Thulin from Johnson Consulting will share strategies to help attendees navigate and innovate within the shifting dynamics of the funeral service sector.
Autumn Cooper from The Dodge Company will help attendees refresh their prep room skills.
And more!

Engaging Discussions and Networking

Professional Women’s Conference attendees will kick off their time together with a Welcome Party that captures the spirit of Savannah. While enjoying complimentary food and drink, guests will experience a fun-filled evening of lively conversation and building bonds with colleagues.

Beyond the Welcome Party, there are countless other opportunities to build relationships with fellow funeral service professionals during the Professional Women’s Conference. “These ladies were wonderful,” said one 2023 conference attendee. “They all touched on things that were very relatable and inspired me to really reflect on the topics afterward. I really felt like they were speaking directly to me.”

Another 2023 attendee noted, “There were so many takeaways. I also liked opportunity to meet other women in our profession, connect with them and learn and be inspired by them.”

Inspiration Award

During the 2024 Professional Women’s Conference, the association will confer the second annual NFDA Inspiration Award. This award will recognize an exceptional individual who has made noteworthy professional contributions to funeral service or a related field.

Nominations for the NFDA Inspiration Award were accepted online from January 15 through February 16, 2024. The ideal nominee is an enterprising individual who consistently takes the initiative to elevate the funeral service profession. They serve as a mentor to colleagues. Their energy and independent spirit serve as an example to others. Their efforts result in significant accomplishments at the local, national and/or international level.

Complete details are available at www.nfda.org/InspirationAward. NFDA is grateful to National Guardian Life Insurance Company for sponsoring the Inspiration Award.

Registration Today

Registration for the 2024 NFDA Professional Women’s Conference opens February 28. Attendees can save when they register by the early-bird deadline of March 28, 2024. Attendees must register for the 2024 NFDA Professional Women’s Conference by April 19.

NFDA has selected a luxurious historic hotel in the heart of Savannah to host the 2024 Professional Women’s Conference. NFDA has secured a limited number of rooms for a discounted rate of $229 plus tax per night. Upon registration for the conference, attendees will receive a confirmation email with details about the hotel and an exclusive reservation link. Room reservations must be made by March 30.

Complete details about the 2024 NFDA Professional Women’s Conference will be available soon at www.nfda.org/pwc, or by calling 800-228-6332 (262-789-1880).

NFDA thanks the 2024 Professional Women’s Conference Sponsors: ASD – Answering Service for Directors; Batesville; Carriage Services; The Dodge Company; Homesteaders Life Company, Kelco; Lisa Baue – Your Funeral Coach; The Messenger Company; National Guardian Life (NGL); Nomis Publications, Inc.; Premier Preneed Marketing; Precoa; Dignity Memorial; Tribute Technology

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