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Page 1: Bulletin 2010 June

of the National Concrete Burial Vault Association

B U L L E T I NTHE

June 2010

PreparingFor Nature’s WrathBaxter Vault RebuildsAfter Devastating Storm

Cabins Nearing Sell-outFor NCBVA Cruise

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For over 50 years, Matthews Cremation’s trained technicians have performed thousands of preventive maintenance inspections (PMI) and handled major and minor repairs for all makes and models of cremation equipment. From calibrations, rebuilding refractory, replacing exhaust stacks, repairing electrical control panels, installing new safety features to the equipment, etc. — we take great pride in being your single source for crematory service and repair. We invite you to utilize one of our conveniently located regional service centers to assist you with any/all of your crematory needs.

For more information about scheduling services, call us toll free at 800-327-2831 to speak to your regional service repair specialist or visit us at www.matthewscremation.com

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E M B R A C E T H ECREMATION DIVISION

CREMATION CASKETS

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Preparing ForNature’s Wrath............................. 3Attempting to Do Business as UsualAfter a Natural Disaster

Marketing MaterialsHelp Promote Concrete Vaults .... 4

Cabins Nearing Sell-outFor NCBVA Cruise..................... 12Sail Away with NCBVA III

Baxter Vault RebuildsAfter Devastating Storm ............ 14By Sylvia HeidemannNCBVA Staff Writer

Membership Application ............ 22

NCBVA Certified Plants............. 23

Industry News ’N Notes............. 20

National Concrete Burial Vault Association, Inc.

P.O. Box 917525Longwood, Florida 32791

http://www.ncbva.org

PresidentStephen Hatfield

Hicks Industries, Inc.Mulberry, FL

President-Elect Hubert McQuestion

Lake Shore Burial Vault Co.Brookfield, WI

Secretary/TreasurerMichael Crummitt

Crummitt & Son Vault Co.Martins Ferry, OH

Immediate Past PresidentTodd Swihart

Saginaw Wilbert Vault Corp.Saginaw, MI

DirectorsWendy Bott BrownMark H. Bott Co.

Ogden, UT

Doug EvansCarolina Doric, Inc.

Florence, SC

Steve HandleyHandley Precast Systems, Inc.

Glendale, AZ

Dave LongEagle Burial Vault Association

Joliet, IL

Tony ColsonWilbert Funeral Services, Inc.

Forest Park, IL

Jerry RussellSouthern Ohio Vault Co.

Portsmouth, OH

Dennis SchultzDoric Vault of Western N.Y., Inc.

Buffalo, NY

Blake SwinfordTrigard Vaults / Greenwood Plastics

Danville, IL

Steve VincentDoric Products, Inc.

Marshall, IL

Executive DirectorThomas A. Monahan, CAE

Certified Association Management Co.Longwood, FL

Legal CounselJ. Scott Calkins, Esq.

Our AdvertisersAmerican Cemetery Supplies, Inc. .... 7Axis Corporation.............................. 11Crescent Bronze Powder Co.............. 6D & C Supply Co., Inc........................ 6Doric, Inc.......................................... 18Edgmont Metallic Pigment Co.......... 25Elasto Plastic Concrete ................... 19Holland Supply Inc........................... 26Long Machine Co............................. 21Matthews Cremation.......................... 2Mixer Systems ................................. 18Paws & Remember............................ 6RoMix Chemical & Brush................. 10Rostine Manufacturing & Supply ..... 16Trigard Vaults ..................................... 5

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in on what’s still a “hot” issue—the “green burial” trend. In answer to the question, “What is the best way for concrete

burial vault manufacturers to compete in the green burial market?” seminar participants were united on the following points:

-vironmentally friendly manufacturing methods are used to create an environmentally friendly product).

-rectors to get the word out to families concerning the environmental qualities of a concrete burial vault.

better job of educating funeral directors.

Voila! An Ad You Can UseSo, how can you help educate funeral directors? An NCBVA-produced ad (shown here in a smaller version) that you can per-sonalize and use to help impress the message on funeral directors

TheBulletin, which focused on the green burial trend. The ad visually highlights the protective qualities of the concrete burial vault, along with the recipe for its production—all-natural ingredients, such as

The copy is short and straightforward, emphasizing that a sealed burial vault is (1) made from ingredients that come from the earth; (2) properly sealed, a vault keeps chemicals from escaping into the earth; and (3) most importantly, the sealed burial vault protects the remains of the family’s loved one.

Na-ture friend-ly -adjective 1. having minimal impact on the natural environment; also, using as well as

maintaining natural materials; also called [environmentally friendly] You don’t have to choose... ECO-FRIENDLY

40% GRAVEL36% SAND

18% CEMENT6% WATER

Reduce. Reuse. Rethink.When you think green, think a concrete burial vault. Using concrete minimizes the depletion of our natural

resources. Its ingredients come directly from readily available materials: water, aggregate (sand and

gravel or crushed stone) and cement. Cement is also composed of mineral elements that occur naturally

in the earth such as calcium, silica (sand), alumina, and iron. A vault not only is made from ingredients

from the earth, but if properly sealed, it keeps any chemicals from escaping into the earth. The sealed burial

vault also prohibits anything from entering the vault, thereby protecting the remains of your loved one.

Now that’s something to think about.

Properly Sealed

Properly Sealed

Place Your Message here!

Make “The Green Ad” Your Own––We’ll Help You!

Marketing-wise burial vault companies are beginning to use this 8.5 x 11-inch ad as a “stuffer” in mailings to funeral directors, families and cemeteries. Others have enlarged it to poster-size. You can, too. For only $15, NCBVA staff will provide you with a print-able copy of the ad (in electronic PDF format) with your company information or personalized message.

E-mail Bulletin editor, Jan Monahan ([email protected]) or call

ad today. Use it in your next promotion and then follow up with funeral directors to make sure they got the message.

Marketing in Your Area

Materials Help Promote Concrete Burial VaultsNCBVA members have been discovering that the marketing mate-rials created several years ago by the Marketing Committee are a valuable resource in helping to explain the benefits of lined concrete burial vaults. Materials include a color brochure and a DVD titled, “Reasons to Consider a Lined Concrete Burial Vault.” The materials can be used at seminars, civic meetings, or offered to funeral direc-tors and cemetery sales personnel as a valuable sales aid.

If you would like to take advantage of these consumer-oriented materials, call 888-88-NCBVA or E-mail Bulletin Editor Jan Mo-nahan ([email protected]).

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You can also tell a lot about a person by the memories they leave behind. Trigard’s

Healing Tree incorporates a ceremony that allows each family member to take a

memory ring with them as a keepsake, helping families to remember, celebrate & heal

during their final good-byes.

The Healing Tree and Memory Rings by Trigard...the Aegean just got better.

1.800.637.1992www.trigard.com

MEMORY RING(Actual Size 1” x 1”/20 per Kit)

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VaultMaster™ paints.The quality you demand,the speed you need.

VaultMaster paints provide consistently beautiful finishes,job after job. And our new, improved water-based quickdry formula covers in one coat, saving you time andlabor costs.

MetallicsWhite and Black

Also available:GlitterMetallic Powders and PastesBronzing Liquids, Spray Cans

See for yourself. Call or write for our updated ColorCard or samples. 1-800-445-6810

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Four New ColorsRose Pink, Veteran Blue,

Dark Bronze & Light Bronze

With over 30 years experience, Paws & Remember has built the

resources and reputation for you. Specializing in high quality

cremation, memorial products and services, you can leverage our

proven concept to provide an eff ective extension to your business

model. Join Paws & Remember through our limited franchise

program and you can provide exactly what the marketplace needs.

Contact Naomi [email protected]

A memory you can preserve.A footprint in time...

pawsandremember.com

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Phone: 800-515-0400 Fax: 757-488-1589 www.acsupplies.com

Casket & Vault

Lowering

Devices

Chairs

Roller Bars

Casket Stands

Drapes

Tarps

Skid & Grave

Boards

Cocoa Matting

Vault Emblems

Vault Hardware

Monument

Yoke & Slings

And Much More !

For all of your Burial Vault, and Cremation Supplies

American Cemetery

Supplies

Price, quality, satisfaction, and service

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As recently as May 1, we witnessed a classic example of a “natural disaster” in the U.S.

in places around the city. More than 25 people lost their lives in Tennessee, and the adjacent states of Kentucky and Mississippi that were also affected by the excessive rainfall.

Flooding hadn’t been a problem in the Nashville area since 1937 because flood control projects had been initiated by the Tennessee Valley Authority.

But that’s the way it is with natural di-sasters. In spite of human plans to prevent them, they can happen very quickly, and usually without warning. The damage can be catastrophic and take months, even years, to repair.

No place in the world is immune from natural disasters. So what steps should the prudent burial vault manufacturer take in order to continue to do business under ab-normal conditions?

Adequate Insurance––It’s a “Must Have”!Don’t waste money by being “insurance poor,” but work closely with a reputable insurance professional to have “enough” coverage. Here are some points to take into consideration:

replacement cost, not just compensation for loss.

busi-ness interruption insurance that includes a per diem allowance for the costs of renting trucks and buying inventory (from other manufacturers) while your product ion capaci ty is diminished or is completely out of operat ion.

-ed. If your facility is located on high ground, flood insurance may not be nec-essary, but consider tornado, terrorist, high wind, hurricane, earthquake and other potential causes of loss—if they are applicable in your location.

the situation evaluated by a competent structural engineer or general contractor. Caution: While you may not want to consider it, make sure the building is condemned if the damage warrants it. Often insurers will tell you a building can be repaired, when in reality it can’t. They will offer you a settlement check, a binding settlement contract, and then drop your coverage. After that, they have no stake in your future. . . and you’ll be up the proverbial creek.

Attempting to Do BusinessAs Usual After a Natural Disaster

Preparing ForNature’s Wrath

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In Case of FireForms will warp and deform in a fire and often will not be repairable. Just because they are made of steel, don’t assume forms are immune to fire damage. All your inventory will be ruined. Smoke damage can be as extensive as the damage caused by the fire itself. Not only that—the water used to extinguish the fire will cause damage as well.

FloodReferring once again to the news coverage of the automobiles and trucks submerged in the May 1 Nashville flood, keep in mind that if your property is flooded, all your vehicles will be either lost or seriously damaged. Your building will probably be full of mud and flood debris. Your inventory can be shifted and ruined. Forget about salvaging electronics such as computers, phone systems, etc. They likely will be lost.

EarthquakesThere’s often a domino effect of accessory damage when earthquakes happen. Entire build-ings can be shifted off their foundations and huge cracks can be created in the foundations and surrounding land. In addition, your inventory can be destroyed and fires can be started by disrupted electrical systems. Natural gas lines and fuel lines can be damaged, causing releases into the building. A building that does not appear to be damaged can actually be a total loss because its frame is stressed beyond its limits.

Tornadoes They present all the same risks as earthquakes and pose the added risk of high wind damage.

Hurricanes Because there’s usually more advance warning of a possible hurricane, you may be able to board up your plant and move some items to a safer location. Hurricanes don’t always act as the weather forecasters predict. If one does hit your area or you happen to be in the exit path of one and are subjected to heavy rainfall miles or even states away, add flood damage to all the potential losses posed by earthquakes and tornadoes.

Ice StormsIce storms can put an entire metropolitan area out of commission because of collapsed build-ing structures, downed power lines and resultant power outages, fallen trees and branches, and transportation networks that become virtual ice rinks. Be sure that your computers and electrical equipment are protected by power surge devices. If you expect freezing tempera-tures in your building, consider ways to protect or reduce possible damage to water heaters, pipes and plumbing fixtures. If pipes are broken, flooding may occur in your plant.

Epidemics & PandemicsIn recent years we’ve been subjected to predictions of the devastation that could happen as a result of H1N1, bird flu or other types of flu. If an epidemic were to occur, it could mean potential disaster for the following reasons: (1) a substantial portion of your workforce could be out of action; (2) your supply chain could be interrupted; and (3) the demand for your products and services could be greatly increased. In order to properly prepare for an epidemic, consult www.cdc.gov and consider addressing this as a concern with your funeral director clients.

Other Important Alternatives:Evacuation PlanEvery facility should have an evacuation plan, and the evacuation map should be posted in a very visible location. (For detailed information on emergency

issue. Plant safety is an important area in NCBVA’s certification program.)

What’s the Forecast?

Hurricane Predictions: The team at Colorado State, led by William Gray, is predicting an above-average hurri-cane season, which officially begins on June 1. For details, go to www.news.colostate.edu/Release/5129.

Tornado Predictions: An interest-ing authority on tornadoes is the NWS Storm Prediction Center in Norman, OK. In addition to predictions for

-tistics on deadly tornadoes that have

U.S. Visit www.thorntonweather.com/tornado-stats.php.

Earthquake Predictions: Based on a Google search (earthquake predictions

-clusion that the science of earthquake prediction is not so scientific. If you don’t trust the stars, numerology or Tarot card readings (a number of sites found!), you may wish to check out two that appear science-based. A NASA-funded earthquake prediction program, the Rundle-Tiampo Forecast,

-quakes in this decade. Read about it at www.nasa.gov/centers/goddard/

Another site of interest is www.psys-

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First Aid Kit, Food & WaterEmergency supplies should always be available, including flashlights with extra batteries, a first aid kit, tools (for emer-gency use only), and food and water for employees and visitors/customers to use during a period of unexpected confinement.

Temporary Office FacilitiesIt’s a good idea to have a back-up plan avail-able for temporary office space. Consider such resources as your insurance agent or another local business for “borrowing” of-fice space for a short time until you can rent temporary space or bring a mobile home onto your property for office use. (Even before the ice storm hit, George Moss was using a mobile home for office space on his property. His new building incorporates of-fices and a showroom.)

Electronic DataThese days, electronic data is an asset of substantial value, and loss of it for even one day can hamper your ability to carry on ef-fectively. Consider all the data you use daily that is essential to support of your business (employee contact information, customer information, inventory, suppliers of equip-ment and materials, employee records, safety records, etc.)

Solutions for protection of important data include the necessity of entering all transactions into the system promptly and using an off-site data storage and protection system (such as Carbonite) that immediately backs up all data. Additionally, software is available that immediately backs up data to a USB hard drive or thumb drive that can be taken off-site every day.

If several employees share the responsi-bility of closing up at the end of the day, it would be a good idea for each to have his/her own data storage devices. (Thumb drives and other portable storage devices are relatively inexpensive.)

Another word of caution concerning the human element: when an employee has custody of your data files, he/she should be bonded and very trusted. Data theft (which we’ll cover in a future issue) is a very serious matter. If necessary, data can be encrypted and password-protected. If you choose this alternative, consider setting it up so that only you and your CPA can open those files.

Agreements with Other Vault CompaniesOne thing that stands out as a benefit of

NCBVA membership is that members are more willing to share information and help each other in distressing times. While no one likes to think a natural disaster could ever happen in his/her area, town or facility, it’s prudent to establish mutual assistance agreements with several nearby companies that sell the same product line. Each fran-chise company (Doric, Eagle, Trigard and Wilbert, etc.) should have a disaster plan whereby they can supply the needed items to a client on short notice. That could include a list of licensees who pledge assistance in a geographic area when needed, or a central supply of everything that is required. Each company needs to research its own solu-tion and appoint a committee to control the logistics.

Necessity may be the mother of in-vention, but it stands to reason that cost-effective and convenient (or less incon-venient) plans are best made before a disaster happens. If you’re fortunate, you will never have to use those back-up plans.

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E-Mail: [email protected]

Other Resources

1. If you don’t have a disaster plan in place for your company, start develop-ing one now. Consider your human resources, physical resources and busi-ness continuity. Then, think about how a disaster could affect your employees, workplace and customers. Think cre-atively about how you can continue doing business if the streets around your company are impassable. For ad-ditional information to complement this current article, refer to a feature article, “Disaster Recovery Begins Before a Disaster Strikes,” which was published

The Bulletin.

2. Visit www.redcross.org for disas-ter preparedness information, how to get help, and ways to give help.

3. Resources for Small Businesses: National Small Business Week (theme: “Small Business - Driving America’s Economy”), sponsored by the U.S. Small Business Administration, was

gov for helpful information, including disaster assistance, new small business initiatives, interest-free loans, etc.

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Visit our web site where you can view a demo, build your own handler and/or

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National Concrete Burial Vault Association, Inc.7-Night Eastern Caribbean Cruise Convention

Allure of the SeasFebruary 20-27, 2011

Deck 8

Cruise/Convention ItinerarySaturday2/19/2011 *Arrival Ft. Lauderdale Airport (NCBVA

Shuttle provided to hotel)5:00 - 6:00 p.m. - NCBVA cocktail reception

Sunday2/20 Noon - 4:00 p.m. Shuttle provided to Port

5:00 p.m. Ship sails - NCBVA Grand Welcome Aboard Reception

2/21 At Sea - NCBVA Board of Directors Meeting

2/22 At Sea - NCBVA Convention program (TBA)

2/22 7:00 a.m. Arrival St. Thomas, US Virgin Islands6:00 p.m Departure NCBVA Karaoke Night (open Bar)

2/24 7:00 a.m. Arrival St. Maarten, N.A.5:00 pm. Departure

2/25 At Sea - NCBVA Convention Program (TBA)

2/26 1:00 pm. Arrive Nassau7:00 pm. Depart Nassau

Sunday2/27 7:00 am. Arrive Ft. Lauderdale

* Early arrival is strongly recommended to avoid weather and travel delays. Don’t “miss the boat!!”

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Name of Company_____________________________________________________________________________________________

Mailing Address ________________________________________ City, State, Zip _______________________________________

Telephone Number______________________ Fax Number _________________ E-mail ___________________________________

Registrants: (Please indicate ages of registrants who are minor children)First Name Last Name

____________________________________________________________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________________________________________________________

National Concrete Burial Vault Association, Inc.7-Night Eastern Caribbean Cruise Convention

February 20-27, 2011

Convention Cruise Rates

Registration Fees are based on double occupancy per cabin and include ac-commodations and meals. (Reduced prices are offered for 3rd and 4th guests, including infants and children who share accommodations with two full-price paying adults). Single occupants must pay the full double occupancy rate (rate below x 2) or contact NCBVA and we will try to match you up with a room-mate.

Please note: Prices do not include mandatory per-person Departure and Port Service fee of $159.00 per person*; Convention Registration Fee of $300; Taxes and RCL fees of $106.28; and Gratuity of $84 (total of $649.28), which must be added to each person’s registration. Cabins are assigned on a first come-first served basis.

Registration deadline is December 1, 2010.

Choose Your Cabin Preference

1.___________ 2.__________ 3.____________

Deck 8 - All Ocean/Balcony Rooms Double Occupancy OnlyThe cabins listed below will only accommodate twopeople.

Portside: 8156, 8158, 8160, 8166, 8168, 8170, 8266, 8278, 8288, 8290, 8292

Starboard: 8548, 8554, 8556, 8558, 8560, 8566, 8568, 8664, 8668, 8676, 8680, 8686

Multiple-person cabinsThese cabins will accommodate up to four people.8162, 8164, 8262, 8270, 8550, 8552, 8562, 8564,8672, 8684

PAYMENT INFORMATION: Full payment is due upon submittal of this registration form. Cancellations: Full refund, less a $100 administrative fee, will be made, if cabin can be resold prior to sailing. A 10% late fee will be added to any registration received after the registration deadline of December 1, 2010.

Check (Make payable to NCBVA and mail along with this form)

I hereby authorize NCBVA to process my registration for the NCBVA Convention on the credit card listed below: Master Card Visa American Express

Cabin fee (see above) : Double $ _______ Multiple $ _______ x 2 = $__________ +Addt’l Person: _______ x __ = $__________ +Addt’l Fees: $649.28 x __ = $__________

TOTAL = $__________

Card Number: ___________________________________________________ Expiration Date:_______________________

Name As It Appears on Card: ______________________________________ Security Code (back of your card): ________

Signature: _____________________________________________________

Mail or Fax this form to:

REGISTRATION FORM

*Royal Caribbean International also reserves the right to impose a fuel supplement on all guests if the price of West Texas Intermediate fuel exceeds $65.00 per barrel. The fuel supplement for 1st and 2nd guests would be no more than $10 per guest per day, to a maximum of $140 per cruise; and for additional guests would be no more than $5 per person per day, to a maximum of $70 per cruise.

Cabin Categories (Available staterooms listed to the right)Double Multiple

Member: $1,349 $1,490Non Member: $1,549 $1,690 3rd/4th Person N/A $940

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Oviolent ice storm hammered the midwest section of the country—from Oklahoma, Nebraska, Kansas and Missouri, and all the way up through Illinois and Wisconsin. At the time, the physical plant facility of Baxter Vault consisted of three separate buildings, placed in a sort of horseshoe formation. Two of the buildings were se-

“We measured the covering of ice on the roof,” says George Moss, “and it ranged from 12 inches overall to about 15 inches deep at the eaves. No ordinary wood roof can withstand that weight.”

A Doric licensee, George is quick to add, “You know, we build a pretty good vault, and most of our vaults stood up to the crushing weight of the ice and collapsed roof. We only

As if the initial loss of inventory and dam-age to the plant weren’t enough, a short time

storm came through, just after clean-up was well underway and tarp had been placed on the roof. It was the unexpected and unthinkable—back-to-back ice storms.

Customers to Serve;Responsibility to Employees

-ing southwestern Missouri, northwestern Arkan-sas, northeastern Oklahoma and southeastern Kansas. This is a large customer base to serve. The main production plant (and a warehouse) is located in Baxter. Additional warehouses are located in Gentry, AR and Independence, KS.

There were also employees (some family members) to take into consideration. One of George’s two sons, Chris, works in the busi-ness but is currently stationed in Afghanistan. Son-in-law George (married to George’s wife’s

Natural disasters: Floods, tornadoes, hurricanes, wild fires, ice storms. There’s no planning for them, but if one hits your business, there are basically two choices: (1) Cut your losses and quit or (2) come up with a plan to move past the disaster and as quickly as possible get back to doing business as usual. For George Moss and partner Lonnie Allen of Baxter Vault in Baxter Springs, KS, quitting was not an option. In addition to customers, too many people—including family members who were involved in the company—depended on them and their successful business.

BaxterRebuilds

The wood roofs on the buildings (above and upper right) could not withstand the weight of some 12 inches of ice and collapsed after a storm blew through in December of 2007. The good news is that most of the vaults withstood the weight of the ice and collapsed roof.

By Sylvia HeidemannNCBVA Staff Writer

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daughter) works in the plant. Bookkeeping responsibilities are shared by George’s wife, Betty, who works three days a week, and Lonnie’s wife, Diana, who works two days a week. All in all, there are 17 employees. George and Lonnie assessed the ice-storm damage and devised a strategic plan to keep the business going until rebuilding could take place.

“If there was any luck at all in what happened,” says George, “it was that the one undamaged building housed our crane system. We moved as many vault forms as we could into that building, as well as our mixer. Our batch plant wasn’t harmed. We put a tarp on the roof and across the end of the building and set up propane heaters so we could continue to pour, but we only poured enough vaults to get by until we were in our new building. In addition, we didn’t have room for the forms for all the vaults, so we bought a few vaults from other burial vault manufacturers to get by and serve our customers.”

Except for a small portion of land owned by the gas company, Baxter Vault takes up an entire city block. The city of Baxter Springs helped out with their recovery efforts by closing off the street so that Baxter Vault could use that roadway to store some vaults outside.

George and Lonnie also renovated a building in town and used it to store a line of “lighter weight” steel vaults they also sell.

It took George and Lonnie about a year-and-a-half to direct clean-up operations, se-lect contractors for the new building, and then wait for better weather for construction to begin. Wouldn’t you know? A year ago in May, the vault plant was damaged again, not as extensively, this time by hail.

In addition to having satisfactory insurance coverage (“You can ever have enough insur-ance,” says George.) what other measures did they take to offset any future unpredictable acts of nature?

More often than not, fishing tripsare family outings. Last year

George took Betty on a trip to Canada where he says,

“She out-fished me.” And thereare pictures to prove it (right).

They came back bigger and better! Instead of wood, steel trusses were

used in the the new 28,900 sq. ft building (below). The ceiling is high to

accommodate additional storage.

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“I guess you could say we came back bigger and better with our new building,” notes George. “Instead of wood trusses, we’ve got steel. We might have done a little overkill in

proud of. And we’re all pleased that we were able to incorporate three nice new offices and move our offices out of a two-bedroom mobile home that we were using even before the ice storm. Another plus is that our batch plant, rock and other materials are all located inside so we can mix and pour any time. The materials tend to create dust, so we have huge exhaust fans to keep the dust down.”

NCBVA’s plant certification representative, visited the facility and certified it under NCBVA’s standards of operation.

Three-generation BusinessThere are many family-owned businesses in the deathcare industry. George’s father had owned a number of funeral homes, and George’s plan after high school was to go to mortu-ary school—which he did—and then work in one of the family funeral homes—which he didn’t because his father ended up selling them all. George began working for a local vault manufacturer. Then in 1975, his father bought Baxter Vault, and George went on board as an employee and stockholder. The company grew and one building after another was

the business from George’s father. With George’s son and a son-in-law employed, Baxter Vault is now a three-generation company.

In times when he can get away from the plant for awhile, George likes to fish. He used to hunt but says he doesn’t enjoy tramping around in the woods as much as in his younger days. More often than not, fishing trips are family outings. “I took Betty on a fishing trip to Canada last year,” George laughs, “and she out-fished me.”

It’s obvious that George has a positive, can-do attitude that plays an important role in overcoming disaster. He had planned to retire in about four years, but now says he plans

those ice storms,” he states. “That’s a big expense.”It’s much more likely that George enjoys a challenge and the feeling of satisfaction that

comes from doing a good job and serving others. Through it all, his sense of humor has remained intact. He says he was kidding around with his staff one day and said jokingly, “You know, I’ve been working in this business for more than 35 years. Where’s my gold watch?”

Continued from page 15

Batch plant, rock and other materials are all now located inside

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Stay On Top of What’sHappening in the Funeral and

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Mark IVPortable

Don’t let the compact size of our Mark IVP Portable Batch Plant fool you. It can fit your site, yet produce up to 300 yards per day. It offers three different mixer designs, with capacities from 1/2 to 2 cu. yd. It features one-day start-up and rigid skid mounting to keep your productivity on the move. And it can pay for itself in months. Contact us to find out how the little Mark IVP can have a big impact on your business.

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Concrete equipment. Concrete solutions.

Directors Association (NFDA International Convention & Expo,

Orleans, LA.

educational sessions led by the most knowledgeable, creative and resouceful minds in the profession The gathering also features the world’s largest annual funeral service expo, which highlights the newest profit-boosting products, services and business solutions.

Funeral industry professionials who are keeping a close eye on business expenses and their bottom lines, will note that NFDA is

stands in the Expo Hall. Hotel per-night rates at official covention hotels will start at $129.

attendees, is sold out. * * *

JoAnn Baldwin, consultant to Aurora Casket Company in Aurora, IN, has been recognized with the National Funeral Directors Asso-

NFDA award honors an exceptional woman who has made noteworthy professional contributions to funeral service or a related field. Only 13 women have received this prestigious recogni-tion, placing Baldwin among an elite group of forward-thinking professionals.

NFDA Looking Forward to New Orleans

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EPC N. America call +1 704 843 8401 email [email protected] EPC Australia call +61 1300 131 158 email [email protected] EPC Asia call +65 6835 7716 email [email protected] Europe call +44 (0) 77 8070 2642 email [email protected] S. America call +56 32 271 5118 email [email protected] are located in other regions. For contact details speak to your nearest

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We at the National Concrete Burial Vault Association Bulletin would love to hear from you. Please take a few minutes and send us a press release about your happenings. We’re interested in details about special events, individuals who deserve recognition, awards, and new services you are providing. Suppliers: let us know about your new products and services. Color or black and white photos are also welcome. Send to [email protected].

We Want to Hear From You!!

INDUSTRY NEWS ’N NOTES2010

CALENDAR

July 31-August 5NFD&MAHarbor Beach Marriott Resort Fort Lauderdale, FL

Sept. 29-Oct. 2Selected Independent Funeral HomesWalt Disney World Grand FloridianOrlando, FL

August 4-7CANA 92nd Annual ConventionSheraton Waikiki HotelHonolulu, HI

September 29-Oct. 2Selected Independent Funeral HomesWalt Disney World Grand Floridian Resort & SpaOrlando, FL

October 10-13NFDAErnest Morial Convention CenterNew Orleans, LA

November 15-16Casket & Funeral Supply Assn.Crowne Plaza Union StationIndianapolis, IN

2011February 20-27NCBVA Eastern Caribbean Convention CruiseAllure of the SeasDeparts from Ft. Lauderdale, FL

Trigard PlaqueHonors Soldier

is being honored for his service in Vietnam. Ron Smith will be memorialized with two monu-ments featuring a custom, Bril-liant Impressions™ color bronze marker by Trigard Bronze. The marker, which has a collage of pictures of that help tell the sol-dier’s life story, will be placed on the grounds of the VFW in Covington, IN. “It is important to honor those who serve our country. We are glad to be a part of memorializing a local soldier,” said Trigard Chief Operations Officer Rich Darby. Some of the members of Ron’s troop returned home, but he never returned. He was later declared “Killed in Action”, even though his body still has not been found.

Doric’s Walker Conducts Education Seminars Tim Walker, Director of Dealer Development and Sales for Doric Products, Inc., recently conducted a number of funeral service workshops in conjunction with the Kansas Funeral Directors Association (KFDA). Four regional continuing education workshops focused

vaults as well as green burials, cremation and the influence of third-party vendors. The use of technology in the funeral service industry, a continuously evolving field, was also

Wiens, President of Doric Concrete Vaults, Inc., (Newton, KS), supported the KFDA by underwriting the workshops.

Continuing education credits were also provided to funeral directors in the Lynchburg, VA area who attended a workshop hosted by Sam Green Vault Company (Lynchburg, VA). Tim addressed 32 funeral directors on a variety of topics, including burial vault production knowledge and how to present it, cremation, funeral home websites, and personalization.

Design Awards Go To WilbertWilbert Funeral Services, Inc. has received awards for two of its marketing communica-

a certificate of excellence. “These awards are one sign among many that our marketing communica-tions efforts are effective and pay-ing dividends for our licensees and the funeral homes they serve,” said Joe Weigel, Wilbert Vice President of Sales and Marketing.

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We set the standards for vault handling equipment. We DO NOT copy anyone.We are always looking to the future.

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National Concrete Burial Vault Association“Serving the death care industry with the very best”

APPLICATION FOR MEMBERSHIP

Check here if you prefer to have your mail sent to your home.

COMPANY INFORMATION

Burial Vault Manufacturer Funeral Director

Crematory Cemetery

Doric Wilbert Eagle Trigard

Con-O-lite Other Provide Graveside Services

Metal Vaults Plastic Vaults Fiberglass Vaults

Offer sizes for Children Adults Oversize

Associate Member: Tell us in 25 words or less about your product/services

Please enroll me in NCBVA today!Signature indicates that you have read and agree to abide by NCBVA’s Code of Ethics and the rules that govern the National Concrete Burial Vault Association. Signature is required before this application can be processed.

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Manufacturer MemberDues are based on total units sold at this location.

Please check appropriate level:

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We believe that concrete is an ideal material for the construction of burial vaults for the interment of human remains and that a properly constructed concrete burial vault is worthy of acceptance by the public. Our sales and advertising policies will be governed by standards acceptable by the public and the funeral profession and by principles advocated by the National Concrete Burial Vault Association, Inc. We pledge fair trade practices to our competitor, whose product we will not dispar-age. We shall conduct our business on sound business principles, striving to build a relationship of respect and confidence for the burial vault industry with the public, with the funeral director and with the cemetery’s management. We will abide by the rules and regulations of the National Concrete Burial Vault Association, Inc., thereby contributing to a stronger and greater national industry.

CODE OF ETHICS

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A D & Sons Vault Co. Suffolk, VAAbel Vault & Monument Co. Canton, ILAmerican Concrete Industries Veazie, MEAmerican Vault Co. Cleveland, OHAmerican Wilbert Vault Corp. Forest Park, ILArnold-Wilbert Corp. Goldsboro, NCArrow Vault Co., Inc. Lafayette, INAtlas Concrete Products, Inc. Orlando, FLAustin Concrete Products Dover, NHBabylon Vault Co. New Windsor, MDBadger Burial Vault Co. Eau Claire, WIBailey Monument & Vault Co. Waycross, GABaumgardner Products Co. Akron, OHBaxter Burial Vault Cincinnati, OHBaxter Vault Co. Baxter Springs, KSBeck Vault Co. Rome, NYBell Vault & Monument Miamisburg, OHBrewster Vaults & Monuments Millville, NJBrown-Wilbert, Inc. Morris, MNBrown-Wilbert, Inc. St. Paul, MNBruns Norwalk Vault Co. St. Louis, MOBrutsche Concrete Products Battle Creek, MIBrutsche Concrete Products Benton Harbor, MIBuckeye Vault Service, Inc. Mansfield, OHC & M Precast Kerrville, TXCalumet Wilbert Vault Co. Inc. Gary, INCapital Precast, Ltd. St. Johns, NL, CanadaCarolina-Doric, Inc. Florence, SCCentral Burial Vaults, Inc. Marlow, OKCentral Burial Vaults, Inc. Oklahoma City, OKCentral Burial Vaults, Inc. Tulsa, OK

Central New York Vault Co. Cortland, NYCentury Vault Co., Inc. West Barnstable, MACharleston Wilbert Summerville, SCCheboygan Cement Products Co. Cheboygan, MIChesapeake Burial Vault Co. Barkley, MDChristy Vault Co., Inc. Colma, CAColumbus-Beier Vaults Columbus, WICooper Wilbert Vault Co. Middletown, DECordeiro Vault Co., Inc. Vallejo, CACostello & Company Vaults Smith Falls, Ontario, CanadaCreter Vault Corp. Flemington, NJCrummitt & Son Vault Corp. Martins Ferry, OHD.G. Robertson, Inc. Williston, VTDardanelle Vault & Monument Dardanelle, ARDeihl Vault & Precast Co. Orangeville, PADelaware Valley Vault Co. Blackwood, NJDePue Wilbert Vault Savannah, GA Detroit Wilbert Vault Corp. Detroit, MIDoody Burial Vaults, Inc. Winchendon, MADoric Concrete Vaults Inc. Garden City, KSDoric Concrete Vaults, Inc. Great Bend, KSDoric Concrete Vaults Inc. Osage City, KSDoric Huntingburg Vault Co. Huntingburg, INDoric of Kansas Vault Iola, KSDoric of Nashville, Inc. Nashville, TNDoric of Northeast Arkansas Jonesboro, ARDoric of Tennessee Cowan, TNDoric Concrete Vaults Limon, CODoric Concrete Vaults, Inc. Newton, KSDoric Manufacturing Co. Boaz, ALDoric Mississippi, Inc. Jackson, MS

Doric-South, Inc. Demopolis, ALDoric Vault of Connecticut North Haven, CTDoric Vault of Eastern NY, Inc. Hudson, NYDoric Vault of Western NY, Inc. Depew, NYDoric Vault Co. Griffin, GADura Vault North Bend, OHEagle Burial Vault Co. of LA Ruston, LAEagle Burial Vaults Perry, GAEsterly Burial Vault Co. West Reading, PAEvans Eagle Vaults, Inc. Leola, PAEverlasting Vault Co. Randallstown, MDFlagg-Palmer Precast, Inc. Oxford, MAFlorida Wilbert, Inc. Jacksonville, FLFond du Lac Wilbert Vault Fond du Lac, WIForsyth Bros. Concrete Prod. Terre Haute, INForsyth Bros. Burial Vaults Fithian, ILFort Myers Wilbert Vault Service Fort Myers, FL Gettysburg Burial Vault Co. Gettysburg, PAGolden Eagle Vault Co. Rocky Mount, VA Grable Vault Co. Logansport, INGraffius Burial Vault Co. Sinking Springs, PAGranite State Doric Newport, NH Gross Vault Co. Thomasville, GAHairfield Vault Co. Hickory, NCHardy Doric, Inc. Chelmsford, MAHarn Vault Service Massillon, OHHarris Precast La Porte, INHicks Industries, Inc. Davie, FLHicks Industries, Inc. Mulberry, FL Horton Precast Gerard, PAHuntingburg Vault Co. Huntingburg, IN

Jacson, Inc. Henderson, TXJefferson Concrete Corp. Watertown, NYJosten Wilbert Vault Co. Sioux Falls, SDKansas City Wilbert Grandview, MOLake Shore Burial Vault Co. Brookfield, WILavaca Vault Co. Lavaca, ARLindquist Concrete Products Ogden, UTLouisell-Davis Vault Service Chattanooga, TNLycoming Burial Vault Co. Inc. Montoursville, PAMarion Vault Works Marion, INMark H. Bott Co. Ogden, UTMaster Grave Service Athens, GAMcDowell Doric Vault Co. Fletcher, NCMemphis Burial Vault Co. Memphis, TNMercer Vault Company Fredericksburg, VAMilan Burial Vault, Inc. Milan, MIMinchew Concrete Products Co. Waycross, GAMinnick Services Corp. Fort Wayne, INMontgomery Vault Co. Woodsboro, MDMontgomery Vault Co. Rockville, MDMoore Wilbert Vault Co. Evans, GANeher Burial Vault Co. Springfield, OHNor-Don Vault Co. Inc. Strafford, MONorth Central Mich. Vault Srvc. Cadillac, MINorthwest PA Burial Service Cochranton, PANorwalk Vault Co. Johnstown, PAOdon Vault Company, Inc. Odon, INOmaha Wilbert Vault, Inc. Omaha, NEOstwalt Vault Co. Concord, NCPalm Vault Co. Ada, OKPatriot Vault Co. Park Hills, MOPanhandle Vaults Amarillo, TX

For information on NCBVA’s exclusive Plant Inspection and Certification Program, please contact NCBVA Headquarters at 1-888-88-NCBVA or use application form on the next page. continued . . .

NCBVA proudly recognizes the following companies that have a current standing in the

Plant Certification Program

NCBVA Certified Vault Manufacturing Plants

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Types of Outer Burial Receptacles Produced Top Seals Air Domes Sectionals

Please return this application with full payment to:

The National Concrete Burial Vault Association, Inc.P.O. Box 917525Longwood, FL 32791(888) 88-NCBVA

For a NCBVA member in good standing, the Plant Certification Inspection fee is $1295.

National Concrete Burial Vault Association, Inc.Member Application for Plant Inspection

NCBVA Certified Vault Manufacturing Plants(Continued)

Pennsylvania Concrete Vault Co. Greensburg, PA Perfection Vault Woodson, ILPhenix Vault Phenix City, ALPioneer Vault, Inc. Doylestown, PAPoplar Bluff Doric Vaults, Inc. Poplar Bluff, MOPrecast Concrete Products, Inc. Blissfield, MI Precision Precast Inc. Pittsfield, MAQuality Burial Vault Co. Houston, TXRex Vault Service Newton, ILRocky Mountain Monument/Vault Sandy, UTRoland-Wilbert Vault Co. Clinton, IARoland-Wilbert Vault Co. Marion, IASaginaw Wilbert Vault Corp. Saginaw, MISam Green Vault Corp. Lynchburg, VASt. Louis Wilbert Vault Co. St. Louis, MO

Saline Vault Co. Sweet Springs, MOSanteiu Vaults Inc. Livonia, MISexton Wilbert Corporation Blomington, INSheldon Vault Co. Sheldon, IAShore Vault & Precast Co. Exmore, VASimerly Concrete Products, Inc. Bristol, TNSimerly Vaults, Inc. Knoxville, TNSouthern Ohio Vault Co. Portsmouth, OHSouthern Vault Service Blakely, GASpoerr Precast Concrete Sandusky, OHSI Funeral Services Cedar Hill, TXSI Funeral Services Gerard, PASI Funeral Services Parsons, KSSI Funeral Services San Antonio, TXSunnycrest, Inc. Auburn, NY

Superior Burial Vaults, Inc. Salt Lake City, UTSuperior Vault Co. Bryantown, MDSuperior Vault Co. Charlestown, INSuperior Vault Co., Ltd. Mississauga, Ont., CanadaSwan’s Concrete Products Westbrook, METurner Vault Company Toledo, OHVanden Boomen Burial Vaults Inc. Appleton, WIVanden Boomen Burial Vaults Inc. Wausau, WIVincent & Son, Inc. Galena, ILWashington Wilbert Vault Works Inc. Laurel, MDWarga Concrete Products Inc. Fort Wayne, INWatts Vault & Monument Co. Des Moines, IAWayne Burial Vault Co., Inc. Indianapolis, INWelte Vault Co. Danbury, IAWest Plains Vault & Mfg. Co. Pomona, MO

Whitman Vault Co. Whitman, MAWicomico Vault Co., Inc. Salisbury, MD Wieser Precast Stewartville, MNWieser Doric Vault Co. LaCrescent, MNWilbert Burial Vault Co. Atlanta, GAWilbert Burial Vault Co. Waycross, GAWilbert Burial Vault Co. Muskegon, MIWilbert Burial Vault Co. Traverse City, MIWilbert Services Lancaster, NYWilbert Vaults of Houston, Inc. Houston, TXWillbee Concrete Products Jackson, MIWilliams Wilbert Des Moines, IAWilliams Vault Company Emporia, VAWillmar Precast Co. Willmar, MNZeiser Wilbert Vault Co. Elmira, NY

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COPPER, GOLD, AND SILVER METALLIC PIGMENTS

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New Casket Line Features Thermoplastic MaterialsCommemorative Casket USA, LLC has announced a first for the funeral industry with the introduction of its all-new line of injection-molded thermoplastic caskets. Thermoplastic materials have been widely used in many other industries for years due to their inherently low cost, weight savings and durability characteristics.

The Commemorative Casket USA, LLC sealed casket product line features patented advanced technology. The caskets are con-structed with environmentally friendly recycled material and are manufactured in the USA.

The exterior casket color options include traditional painted versions, and a variety of graphic finishes, including wood, marble, granite, carbon fiber and camouflage, using a hydrographic process.

Commemorative Casket USA, LLC has been formed in partnership with Clarion Technologies, Inc. headquartered in Green-

INDUSTRY NEWS ’N NOTESville, MI. Clarion Technologies, Inc. was founded in 1999 as an injection molding manufacturer, and currently supplies parts and assemblies primarily to automotive, ap-pliance and consumer product markets.

Matthews ExpandsEuropean OperationsMatthews International Corporation has an-nounced that the next step in the expansion of its European cremation operations is the acquisition of the Furnace Construction Company Ltd. (FCC) cremation business.Based in Manchester, UK, FCC was founded

design, manufacture and service/repair of cremation equipment as well as filtration and abatement systems.

Matthews and FCC will expand the exist-ing operations and team to meet the demand for additional cremation equipment and service in the UK and other countries.

CemenTech on TourCemenTech Inc will conduct a North Ameri-can tour throughout the spring and summer

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be producing fresh high quality concrete.At these hands-on demos, certified

and trained CTI personnel will show how a CemenTech volumetric concrete mixer can save time and money. To sign up for a demonstration or learn more about the CemenTech volumetric mixer, contact the

visit the company’s website at www.cementech.com.

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