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These recommendations give guidance on the safe handling of human remains that may contain Ebola virus and are for use by personnel who perform postmortem care in U.S. hospitals and mortuaries. In patients who die of Ebola virus infection, virus can be detected throughout the body. Ebola virus can be transmitted in postmortem care settings by laceration and puncture with contaminated instruments used during postmortem care, through direct handling of human remains without appropriate personal protective equipment, and through splashes of blood or other body fluids (e.g....

More Than 130 Funeral Professionals Have Earned New NFDA Certified Crematory Operator Designation For Immediate Release: December 11, 2013 Brookfield, Wis. – In September, the National Funeral Directors Association (NFDA) launched its Certified Crematory Operator (CCO) Program. Developed by funeral directors, for funeral directors, NFDA's CCO Program was created to protect funeral homes and the families they serve. In less than three months, the CCO designation has been conferred on 131 funeral professionals who attended one of the first four certification programs: John A. Gupton College in Nashville, Tenn.; Austin, Texas (a preconvention seminar at the 2013 NFDA International Convention &...

Event  Title:OGR Fall Forum Education Conference, Austin, TX. www.ogr.orgWhen:Oct 18, 2013 - Oct 19, 2013 Where:NFDA Conferences & Events -Category:Business Management Event Type Event Type:NFDA Conferences & Events Description In today's funeral business, success takes knowledge. There's no substitute for the knowledge that comes from interacting with colleagues to share ideas and help you overcome challenges. NFDA's conferences and events provide unique forums for you to gather with friends and fellow funeral directors, suppliers, educators and top-rated speakers. -Courtesy of NFDA.org

During the NFDA International Convention & Expo in Austin, make sure you visit NFDA Central. There you'll find staff members who can get you the information or answers you need or simply point you in the right direction. Browse the NFDA Bookstore, check out Pursuit of Excellence Award winners and place your bids in the PAC Silent Auction. NFDA Membership and Bookstore: Receive a gift when you join NFDA or renew yourmembership. Discover great products, information and continuing education offerings to help you achieve more for the families you serve and for your business. Check out new NFDA logo wear and purchase...

Vision Medical is proud to introduce our newly developed line dedicated to farmers across America. In appreciation of all they do, we felt it time that there were urns which illustrated a theme they could associate with. To that end, we proudly introduce the first two urns in our "Farm Series". Our new urns, "Sunset in the Heartland", and "The Farmstead", depict scenes of a windmill at dusk and an old barn at daybreak. We hope you like them! "Sunset in the Heartland""The Farmstead"