This issue of the Memorial Business Journal discusses findings from the 2016 NFDA Consumer Awareness and Preferences Survey regarding declining religious influences in funerals and increasing cremation rates. Some key findings include:
- The percentage of consumers who view a religious component as very important in a funeral has declined from 49.5% in 2012 to 42.1% in 2016.
- 54.7% of consumers have never attended a funeral without clergy presiding.
- 60.3% of respondents would choose cremation for their own funeral, up from 58% last year. However, only 17.5% would have a full funeral service prior to cremation.
- Mid-America College students participated
The document summarizes a meeting held by local Young Democrats that featured speeches from county commission candidates. It discusses several candidates and issues they focused on, like healthcare and community development. It also provides information about voter registration dates and ways for students to register to vote in the local county.
This strategic communications plan aims to strengthen DC Greens' messaging and increase its brand awareness as a leader in the food justice movement in Washington D.C. DC Greens provides diverse services focused on growing healthy schools through school garden programs and teacher training, nourishing communities through farmers market programs and job training, and empowering local nonprofits. However, due to its wide range of services, key audiences can misunderstand its core mission. The plan outlines strategies like updating DC Greens' website and social media, growing its volunteer base, cultivating brand ambassadors, and fostering media relationships to more clearly and consistently communicate its mission to key stakeholders by September 2015 with a $1,500 budget.
Three law students from the UC Davis Civil Rights Clinic investigated conditions at the overcrowded Yuba County Jail and presented their findings to the county grand jury. The students found inadequate medical and mental healthcare, failure to protect inmates from assault, and other issues violating a 1979 consent decree meant to govern jail operations. The students' work helped convince a federal judge to deny the county's bid to terminate the long-ignored consent decree. Their investigation provided valuable practical experience and highlighted ongoing problems at the facility.
Fluoride is a mineral found in nature that helps prevent cavities in two ways. It concentrates in developing teeth and bones, helping to harden enamel. It also works during the natural demineralization and remineralization processes that occur in the mouth. Salivary fluoride levels vary depending on water fluoride levels and diet, and saliva impacts these processes. A study found that 8-year-old children with no cavities had significantly higher salivary fluoride levels than caries-prone children, indicating a relationship between dental caries and salivary fluoride concentration.
GENERAL INFORMATION
GOVERNANCE
FINANCING
MENTAL HEALTH CARE DELIVERY
Mental Health Services
Access to care
HUMAN RESOURCES
MEDICINES
INFORMATION SYSTEMS
The document provides details of various marketing and advertising projects completed by Pham Dang Khoa. It includes summaries of television commercials, key visuals, print ads, and point-of-purchase displays created to promote air conditioners, washing machines, beer, cars, and other products. It also outlines a proposed 60-second public service announcement for The Project Solution's fundraising campaign.
This document provides an overview of the structure and functions of the skin and its appendages. It notes that the skin is the largest organ and is composed of three main layers - the epidermis, dermis and hypodermis. The epidermis provides protection and waterproofing and has several layers including the stratum basale, stratum spinosum, stratum granulosum and stratum corneum. The dermis lies underneath and contains blood vessels, nerves and connective tissue. The deepest layer, the hypodermis, stores fat and anchors the skin. The document also describes skin appendages like hair, sebaceous glands, sweat glands and nails, and their structure and functions.
El tabaquismo es una enfermedad crónica causada por la adicción a la nicotina y la exposición a sustancias tóxicas y cancerígenas en el humo del tabaco. Está directamente relacionado con varios tipos de cáncer, enfermedades cardiovasculares y respiratorias, y tiene graves consecuencias para la salud reproductiva de las mujeres. El humo de tabaco también afecta la salud de las personas no fumadoras expuestas y puede ser particularmente perjudicial para los niños pequeños. Las medidas más efectivas
The document summarizes a meeting held by local Young Democrats that featured speeches from county commission candidates. It discusses several candidates and issues they focused on, like healthcare and community development. It also provides information about voter registration dates and ways for students to register to vote in the local county.
This strategic communications plan aims to strengthen DC Greens' messaging and increase its brand awareness as a leader in the food justice movement in Washington D.C. DC Greens provides diverse services focused on growing healthy schools through school garden programs and teacher training, nourishing communities through farmers market programs and job training, and empowering local nonprofits. However, due to its wide range of services, key audiences can misunderstand its core mission. The plan outlines strategies like updating DC Greens' website and social media, growing its volunteer base, cultivating brand ambassadors, and fostering media relationships to more clearly and consistently communicate its mission to key stakeholders by September 2015 with a $1,500 budget.
Three law students from the UC Davis Civil Rights Clinic investigated conditions at the overcrowded Yuba County Jail and presented their findings to the county grand jury. The students found inadequate medical and mental healthcare, failure to protect inmates from assault, and other issues violating a 1979 consent decree meant to govern jail operations. The students' work helped convince a federal judge to deny the county's bid to terminate the long-ignored consent decree. Their investigation provided valuable practical experience and highlighted ongoing problems at the facility.
Fluoride is a mineral found in nature that helps prevent cavities in two ways. It concentrates in developing teeth and bones, helping to harden enamel. It also works during the natural demineralization and remineralization processes that occur in the mouth. Salivary fluoride levels vary depending on water fluoride levels and diet, and saliva impacts these processes. A study found that 8-year-old children with no cavities had significantly higher salivary fluoride levels than caries-prone children, indicating a relationship between dental caries and salivary fluoride concentration.
GENERAL INFORMATION
GOVERNANCE
FINANCING
MENTAL HEALTH CARE DELIVERY
Mental Health Services
Access to care
HUMAN RESOURCES
MEDICINES
INFORMATION SYSTEMS
The document provides details of various marketing and advertising projects completed by Pham Dang Khoa. It includes summaries of television commercials, key visuals, print ads, and point-of-purchase displays created to promote air conditioners, washing machines, beer, cars, and other products. It also outlines a proposed 60-second public service announcement for The Project Solution's fundraising campaign.
This document provides an overview of the structure and functions of the skin and its appendages. It notes that the skin is the largest organ and is composed of three main layers - the epidermis, dermis and hypodermis. The epidermis provides protection and waterproofing and has several layers including the stratum basale, stratum spinosum, stratum granulosum and stratum corneum. The dermis lies underneath and contains blood vessels, nerves and connective tissue. The deepest layer, the hypodermis, stores fat and anchors the skin. The document also describes skin appendages like hair, sebaceous glands, sweat glands and nails, and their structure and functions.
El tabaquismo es una enfermedad crónica causada por la adicción a la nicotina y la exposición a sustancias tóxicas y cancerígenas en el humo del tabaco. Está directamente relacionado con varios tipos de cáncer, enfermedades cardiovasculares y respiratorias, y tiene graves consecuencias para la salud reproductiva de las mujeres. El humo de tabaco también afecta la salud de las personas no fumadoras expuestas y puede ser particularmente perjudicial para los niños pequeños. Las medidas más efectivas
This document discusses challenges the church faces in reaching youth and discusses trends that may impact ministry approaches. It notes that many youth leave the church and cites reasons like shallow experiences. It also outlines trends in technology use and new forms of worship emerging. It stresses the need for churches to understand new generations, connect with them, and be willing to adapt ministry in order to share the gospel effectively.
The article discusses a new survey on how churches in the U.S. have returned to normal operations since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. Some key points:
- 43% of Americans say their house of worship is open without modifications, up from 29% six months ago. However, in-person attendance has plateaued at 27% since last fall.
- Most churches are now open, but 47% still have some pandemic precautions like masks or distancing in place. Only 5% remain completely closed.
- Regular churchgoers participate in services in various ways - 67% attend in person, 57% watch online/TV, and 36% do both. 21% only watch online instead of
For this discussion, you will use a census website that posts infoShainaBoling829
For this discussion, you will use a census website that posts information on variables observed in the city where you live. Here is the website address. https://www.census.gov/acs/www/data/data-tables-and-tools/data-profiles/2017/ (Links to an external site.)
(Links to an external site.)After you open the website, you can enter the name of your state on the left at the bottom and the name of your city on the right of the landing page. You will see links to 4 sets of information on your area: social, education, housing, and demographic. You will be assessing the change in one variable you select for two different years. For example, data from the entire United States could be used to compare the percentage of women never married for the years 2010 and 2017.
Once you have selected your variable and obtained the information, answer the following questions:
· Was there a difference in the values of your variable?
· How would you write the null hypothesis if you wanted to test the differences statistically?
· Does the difference appear to be a significant one? How would you substantiate that?
· Is the difference important?
· What are the consequences of the change in your values for your community? For example, a significant increase in the number of women never married could affect the birth rate. It could also mean more women are attending college and becoming self-sufficient.
Please be sure to validate your opinions and ideas with citations and references in APA format.
Name of city : ATLANTA
Name of state : Georgia
Health Care as a Social Good
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Health Care
as a
Social Good
Religious Values and American Democracy
D AV I D M . C R A I G
G EO RG ET OW N U NI VE RS IT Y P RE SS
Washington, DC
� 2014 Georgetown University Press. All rights reserved. No part of this book may be
reproduced or utilized in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including
photocopying and recording, or by any information storage and retrieval system, without
permission in writing from the publisher.
Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data
Craig, David Melville, 1965– author.
Health care as a social good : religious values and American democracy / David M. Craig.
p. ; cm.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN 978-1-62616-138-2 (hardcover : alk. paper)
ISBN 978-1-62616-077-4 (pbk. : alk. paper)
I. Title.
[DNLM: 1. Health Care Reform—United States. 2. Public Policy—United States.
3. Religion—United States. 4. Social Justice—United States. 5. Social Values—United States.
WA 540 AA1]
RA418.3.U6
362.10973—dc23
2014005920
�� This book is printed on acid-free paper meeting the requirements of the American
National Standard for Permanence in Paper for Printed Library Materials.
15 14 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 First printing
Printed in the United States of America
To my parents,
Ann and Norman Craig
This page intentionally left blank
C o n t e n t s
Acknowledgments ix
...
The document discusses aspects of funeral management and how funerals can be viewed as special events. It addresses fields related to funeral directing and events management, including traditions, religion, influences on practices, and technology. The purpose is to determine if perceptions of funerals vary by location in the United States. Survey questions were used as a research tool to understand views on topics like the role of religion and preferences for funeral arrangements. The major conclusions are that perceptions of funerals do not significantly change by geographic location, though some discrepancies existed.
This document profiles 30 leaders involved in the Healthy Kids, Healthy Communities initiative. It summarizes the profile of Niiobli Armah, the program coordinator for the HKHC initiative in Houston, TX. It describes his upbringing and how experiences like Hurricane Katrina and working for the City of Houston influenced his career path and commitment to improving access to healthy living for underserved communities. It highlights how he works to build relationships with community members and empower residents to create solutions to local challenges.
The document summarizes findings from a 2012 national survey of cohousing residents in the United States. It provides background on the research including the sample, survey, and researchers involved. Key findings from the survey are presented on demographics and comparisons to national averages. Cohousing residents tend to be older, wealthier, more highly educated, and less religiously affiliated than the general public. The survey also found that cohousing residents report a stronger connection to nature and that certain transformational practices within cohousing communities are associated with enhancing residents' connection to community and the natural world.
This article discusses the shifting religious landscape in America, with many moving away from established religions toward individualized spirituality. It notes research finding that most Americans say faith is important but are open to exploring faith outside typical church structures. The article argues this shift has been influenced by religious groups introducing their own doctrines and continually dividing, contrary to Jesus desiring unity. It calls Christians back to following the undivided Christ and using the Bible as the standard, not interpretations that change with culture.
Pre-Marital Counselling and Marital Conflicts among Christian Couples in Same...paperpublications3
Abstract: The purpose of the study was to establish the relationship between pre-marital counselling and marital conflict among Christian couples in Sameta Sub County, Kisii County, Kenya. The sample size of the study was 400 respondents based on total population of 8000 married couples in the study area. Descriptive, correlational and cross sectional research designs were used. Structured questionnaires and an interview guide were used as research instruments. Data was analyzed using both descriptive (frequency, percentage, mean and standard deviation) and Pearson correlation and multi-regression analysis. The findings showed that premarital counselling and marital conflict among Christian couples were significantly associated. Dimensions of premarital counselling i.e., communication, financial counseling, sexuality and biblical counselling are significant contributing factors that control marital conflicts in the study area. The dimensions (in-laws), parenting and, anatomy & physiology were not significant contributing factors to marital conflicts in the study area. The implication of the findings is that there is need to step up and encourage young people aspiring to get married to undergo premarital counselling so as to mitigate marital conflicts.
Marketing Research Essay. 7 Business Marketing Research Plan format - SampleT...Shannon Bennett
Marketing Research Process - Research Paper Example - Free Essay. essay write my marketing research paper. Marketing Research Paper. Why Market Research Is Important | Benefits Of Market Research — Cint™. Research paper about marketing - 25 Marketing Research Paper Topics - A .... The importance of marketing research (400 Words) - PHDessay.com. ᐅ Essays On Marketing Research
Rethinking Identity Young Adults from Jewish-Christian intermarriageBarbara Tanenbaum
This document provides a summary of Barbara Tanenbaum's research on the identity of young adults from Jewish-Christian intermarriage in New York City. The study examines how these young adults identify in terms of their ethnic and religious background, given that they come from parents with different traditions. Through interviews with 20 participants, the study finds that the young adults position themselves in three categories: identifying with Judaism, identifying with both heritages, or identifying with neither. The study suggests that even if they do not openly identify as ethnic, having a dual heritage gives them a distinct identity in mainstream Christian society and a sense of ethnic pride in Judaism. The young adults demonstrate flexibility in switching between identifications depending on the situation
This study examined the relationship between religiosity and online dating usage. A survey of 221 participants found that as online dating usage increased, religious importance decreased. Additionally, as religious importance decreased, the importance of having a religious or belief-sharing partner increased. The high proportion of atheist respondents likely influenced these unexpected reverse relationships. Overall, the study found relationships between religiosity, online dating usage, and preferences for a partner's religion/beliefs, though some hypotheses were opposite than expected due to the atheist-heavy sample.
This document is the 2016 annual report for the Christian Medical & Dental Associations (CMDA). It discusses CMDA's mission to equip Christian healthcare professionals to glorify God and their vision of transformed doctors transforming the world. It provides examples of how CMDA is living out this mission through global mission work, advocacy, and members being agents of transformation in their communities and professions. It highlights stories of lives being transformed through encounters with CMDA mission work and ministries both across the street and around the world.
This document provides an overview of a study on mothers' attitudes and concerns called "The Motherhood Study." It was led by a team of researchers from several universities. The study included a nationally representative survey of over 2,000 mothers as well as focus groups. Key findings included that mothers reported high satisfaction with motherhood despite concerns about society. They want more time with family and less demanding jobs. Reducing family violence and promoting healthy marriages were high priorities. Mothers also want society to better support mothers, children, and families.
Sex and the Church was a United Methodist project to publish a variety of articles and editorials about issues of sexual ethics for Christians. This was a post-publication supplement created to invited local congregations to engage with these ethical questions through discussion.
This document summarizes a study on perceptions of affordable housing in Brunswick County, North Carolina. The study found that 80.5% of survey respondents felt there was a need for more affordable housing. When asked about solutions, the most supported was having the county work with private developers to build more affordable units. The study also reviewed census data showing housing costs have become less affordable over time in Brunswick County as incomes have not kept up. It recommends establishing a housing task force to create a strategic plan to address the affordable housing need through various means like supporting affordable rental units and requiring a percentage of affordable units in new developments.
This document provides a literature review and background on secular spiritual and religious activities used in youth services. It discusses definitions of spirituality and how it relates to but differs from traditional religion. Research shows religious faith can help prevent risky behaviors in teens and buffer stress. However, little research has evaluated specific spiritual activities or how they may benefit troubled youth. The study aims to address this gap by surveying youth agencies on their use of 16 secular and religious spiritual activities.
Perception of Affordable Housing in Brunswick CountyOLIVIA DORSEY
This document provides a summary of a study on perceptions of affordable housing in Brunswick County, North Carolina. The study found that the majority (80.5%) of survey respondents believe there is a need for more affordable housing in the county. Common supported solutions included having the county work with the private sector to develop affordable housing (62.4%), having non-profits develop affordable housing (35.6%), and requiring a percentage of units in new developments be affordable (32.3%). The document notes that while Brunswick County is considered affluent, 15.7% of residents live in poverty. It recommends establishing a housing task force to create a strategic plan to develop more affordable housing options through various means like public-private partnerships
World Population Essay. PROMISEDPAGE: WORLD POPULATION DAYShannon Bennett
⇉Population Growth around the world Essay Example | GraduateWay. School essay: World population essay. Essay on Population | Population Essay for Students and Children in .... The continued rise in the world’s population (Corrected Essay). Write an Essay on World Population Day-2021 in English Writing /Short .... World population essay. World Population Day Essay. 2022-11-14.
The document discusses how religious identities and views are expressed on social media platforms like Facebook. It notes that while "Christian" is the most popular religious view listed on Facebook, many religious young people do not accurately disclose their religious identities or views on their profiles due to perceptions of social undesirability of being seen as overly religious. The document also discusses other social media sites oriented towards specific religious communities.
This document discusses challenges the church faces in reaching youth and discusses trends that may impact ministry approaches. It notes that many youth leave the church and cites reasons like shallow experiences. It also outlines trends in technology use and new forms of worship emerging. It stresses the need for churches to understand new generations, connect with them, and be willing to adapt ministry in order to share the gospel effectively.
The article discusses a new survey on how churches in the U.S. have returned to normal operations since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. Some key points:
- 43% of Americans say their house of worship is open without modifications, up from 29% six months ago. However, in-person attendance has plateaued at 27% since last fall.
- Most churches are now open, but 47% still have some pandemic precautions like masks or distancing in place. Only 5% remain completely closed.
- Regular churchgoers participate in services in various ways - 67% attend in person, 57% watch online/TV, and 36% do both. 21% only watch online instead of
For this discussion, you will use a census website that posts infoShainaBoling829
For this discussion, you will use a census website that posts information on variables observed in the city where you live. Here is the website address. https://www.census.gov/acs/www/data/data-tables-and-tools/data-profiles/2017/ (Links to an external site.)
(Links to an external site.)After you open the website, you can enter the name of your state on the left at the bottom and the name of your city on the right of the landing page. You will see links to 4 sets of information on your area: social, education, housing, and demographic. You will be assessing the change in one variable you select for two different years. For example, data from the entire United States could be used to compare the percentage of women never married for the years 2010 and 2017.
Once you have selected your variable and obtained the information, answer the following questions:
· Was there a difference in the values of your variable?
· How would you write the null hypothesis if you wanted to test the differences statistically?
· Does the difference appear to be a significant one? How would you substantiate that?
· Is the difference important?
· What are the consequences of the change in your values for your community? For example, a significant increase in the number of women never married could affect the birth rate. It could also mean more women are attending college and becoming self-sufficient.
Please be sure to validate your opinions and ideas with citations and references in APA format.
Name of city : ATLANTA
Name of state : Georgia
Health Care as a Social Good
This page intentionally left blank
Health Care
as a
Social Good
Religious Values and American Democracy
D AV I D M . C R A I G
G EO RG ET OW N U NI VE RS IT Y P RE SS
Washington, DC
� 2014 Georgetown University Press. All rights reserved. No part of this book may be
reproduced or utilized in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including
photocopying and recording, or by any information storage and retrieval system, without
permission in writing from the publisher.
Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data
Craig, David Melville, 1965– author.
Health care as a social good : religious values and American democracy / David M. Craig.
p. ; cm.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN 978-1-62616-138-2 (hardcover : alk. paper)
ISBN 978-1-62616-077-4 (pbk. : alk. paper)
I. Title.
[DNLM: 1. Health Care Reform—United States. 2. Public Policy—United States.
3. Religion—United States. 4. Social Justice—United States. 5. Social Values—United States.
WA 540 AA1]
RA418.3.U6
362.10973—dc23
2014005920
�� This book is printed on acid-free paper meeting the requirements of the American
National Standard for Permanence in Paper for Printed Library Materials.
15 14 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 First printing
Printed in the United States of America
To my parents,
Ann and Norman Craig
This page intentionally left blank
C o n t e n t s
Acknowledgments ix
...
The document discusses aspects of funeral management and how funerals can be viewed as special events. It addresses fields related to funeral directing and events management, including traditions, religion, influences on practices, and technology. The purpose is to determine if perceptions of funerals vary by location in the United States. Survey questions were used as a research tool to understand views on topics like the role of religion and preferences for funeral arrangements. The major conclusions are that perceptions of funerals do not significantly change by geographic location, though some discrepancies existed.
This document profiles 30 leaders involved in the Healthy Kids, Healthy Communities initiative. It summarizes the profile of Niiobli Armah, the program coordinator for the HKHC initiative in Houston, TX. It describes his upbringing and how experiences like Hurricane Katrina and working for the City of Houston influenced his career path and commitment to improving access to healthy living for underserved communities. It highlights how he works to build relationships with community members and empower residents to create solutions to local challenges.
The document summarizes findings from a 2012 national survey of cohousing residents in the United States. It provides background on the research including the sample, survey, and researchers involved. Key findings from the survey are presented on demographics and comparisons to national averages. Cohousing residents tend to be older, wealthier, more highly educated, and less religiously affiliated than the general public. The survey also found that cohousing residents report a stronger connection to nature and that certain transformational practices within cohousing communities are associated with enhancing residents' connection to community and the natural world.
This article discusses the shifting religious landscape in America, with many moving away from established religions toward individualized spirituality. It notes research finding that most Americans say faith is important but are open to exploring faith outside typical church structures. The article argues this shift has been influenced by religious groups introducing their own doctrines and continually dividing, contrary to Jesus desiring unity. It calls Christians back to following the undivided Christ and using the Bible as the standard, not interpretations that change with culture.
Pre-Marital Counselling and Marital Conflicts among Christian Couples in Same...paperpublications3
Abstract: The purpose of the study was to establish the relationship between pre-marital counselling and marital conflict among Christian couples in Sameta Sub County, Kisii County, Kenya. The sample size of the study was 400 respondents based on total population of 8000 married couples in the study area. Descriptive, correlational and cross sectional research designs were used. Structured questionnaires and an interview guide were used as research instruments. Data was analyzed using both descriptive (frequency, percentage, mean and standard deviation) and Pearson correlation and multi-regression analysis. The findings showed that premarital counselling and marital conflict among Christian couples were significantly associated. Dimensions of premarital counselling i.e., communication, financial counseling, sexuality and biblical counselling are significant contributing factors that control marital conflicts in the study area. The dimensions (in-laws), parenting and, anatomy & physiology were not significant contributing factors to marital conflicts in the study area. The implication of the findings is that there is need to step up and encourage young people aspiring to get married to undergo premarital counselling so as to mitigate marital conflicts.
Marketing Research Essay. 7 Business Marketing Research Plan format - SampleT...Shannon Bennett
Marketing Research Process - Research Paper Example - Free Essay. essay write my marketing research paper. Marketing Research Paper. Why Market Research Is Important | Benefits Of Market Research — Cint™. Research paper about marketing - 25 Marketing Research Paper Topics - A .... The importance of marketing research (400 Words) - PHDessay.com. ᐅ Essays On Marketing Research
Rethinking Identity Young Adults from Jewish-Christian intermarriageBarbara Tanenbaum
This document provides a summary of Barbara Tanenbaum's research on the identity of young adults from Jewish-Christian intermarriage in New York City. The study examines how these young adults identify in terms of their ethnic and religious background, given that they come from parents with different traditions. Through interviews with 20 participants, the study finds that the young adults position themselves in three categories: identifying with Judaism, identifying with both heritages, or identifying with neither. The study suggests that even if they do not openly identify as ethnic, having a dual heritage gives them a distinct identity in mainstream Christian society and a sense of ethnic pride in Judaism. The young adults demonstrate flexibility in switching between identifications depending on the situation
This study examined the relationship between religiosity and online dating usage. A survey of 221 participants found that as online dating usage increased, religious importance decreased. Additionally, as religious importance decreased, the importance of having a religious or belief-sharing partner increased. The high proportion of atheist respondents likely influenced these unexpected reverse relationships. Overall, the study found relationships between religiosity, online dating usage, and preferences for a partner's religion/beliefs, though some hypotheses were opposite than expected due to the atheist-heavy sample.
This document is the 2016 annual report for the Christian Medical & Dental Associations (CMDA). It discusses CMDA's mission to equip Christian healthcare professionals to glorify God and their vision of transformed doctors transforming the world. It provides examples of how CMDA is living out this mission through global mission work, advocacy, and members being agents of transformation in their communities and professions. It highlights stories of lives being transformed through encounters with CMDA mission work and ministries both across the street and around the world.
This document provides an overview of a study on mothers' attitudes and concerns called "The Motherhood Study." It was led by a team of researchers from several universities. The study included a nationally representative survey of over 2,000 mothers as well as focus groups. Key findings included that mothers reported high satisfaction with motherhood despite concerns about society. They want more time with family and less demanding jobs. Reducing family violence and promoting healthy marriages were high priorities. Mothers also want society to better support mothers, children, and families.
Sex and the Church was a United Methodist project to publish a variety of articles and editorials about issues of sexual ethics for Christians. This was a post-publication supplement created to invited local congregations to engage with these ethical questions through discussion.
This document summarizes a study on perceptions of affordable housing in Brunswick County, North Carolina. The study found that 80.5% of survey respondents felt there was a need for more affordable housing. When asked about solutions, the most supported was having the county work with private developers to build more affordable units. The study also reviewed census data showing housing costs have become less affordable over time in Brunswick County as incomes have not kept up. It recommends establishing a housing task force to create a strategic plan to address the affordable housing need through various means like supporting affordable rental units and requiring a percentage of affordable units in new developments.
This document provides a literature review and background on secular spiritual and religious activities used in youth services. It discusses definitions of spirituality and how it relates to but differs from traditional religion. Research shows religious faith can help prevent risky behaviors in teens and buffer stress. However, little research has evaluated specific spiritual activities or how they may benefit troubled youth. The study aims to address this gap by surveying youth agencies on their use of 16 secular and religious spiritual activities.
Perception of Affordable Housing in Brunswick CountyOLIVIA DORSEY
This document provides a summary of a study on perceptions of affordable housing in Brunswick County, North Carolina. The study found that the majority (80.5%) of survey respondents believe there is a need for more affordable housing in the county. Common supported solutions included having the county work with the private sector to develop affordable housing (62.4%), having non-profits develop affordable housing (35.6%), and requiring a percentage of units in new developments be affordable (32.3%). The document notes that while Brunswick County is considered affluent, 15.7% of residents live in poverty. It recommends establishing a housing task force to create a strategic plan to develop more affordable housing options through various means like public-private partnerships
World Population Essay. PROMISEDPAGE: WORLD POPULATION DAYShannon Bennett
⇉Population Growth around the world Essay Example | GraduateWay. School essay: World population essay. Essay on Population | Population Essay for Students and Children in .... The continued rise in the world’s population (Corrected Essay). Write an Essay on World Population Day-2021 in English Writing /Short .... World population essay. World Population Day Essay. 2022-11-14.
The document discusses how religious identities and views are expressed on social media platforms like Facebook. It notes that while "Christian" is the most popular religious view listed on Facebook, many religious young people do not accurately disclose their religious identities or views on their profiles due to perceptions of social undesirability of being seen as overly religious. The document also discusses other social media sites oriented towards specific religious communities.
1. August 11, 2016 • Vol. 7 No. 32
This Issue:
Inside the Numbers, Part 2.............................................................. P. 1
Mid-America Students Respond to Alternative
Container Design Challenge ......................................................... P. 6
Voting Underway for NFDA Members to Elect Officers
to Board of Directors..................................................................... P. 8
The Notebook................................................................................... P. 9
From the Editor’s Desk.................................................................. P. 10
Inside the Numbers, Part 2
Taking a closer look at the findings of the
2016 NFDA Consumer Awareness and Preferences Survey
Editor’s note: Last week, we presented an overview of the findings of
the National Funeral Directors Association’s 2016 Consumer Aware-
ness and Preferences Survey on the topics of funeral home shoppers and
why consumers may choose a particular funeral home. This week, we
focus on the declining importance of religion in funerals and crema-
tion.
By Deana Gillespie and Edward J. Defort
Brookfield, Wisconsin – Getting inside the consumer’s
head becomes more challenging every year for funeral directors
looking to stay ahead of the curve when it comes to trends and
preferences about memorialization. Really, there is only one
way to find out what someone wants, and that’s to ask them.
Since 2012, NFDA has been asking consumers exactly what
they want in a funeral service for a loved one or eventually for
themselves. But the problem, sometimes, with asking people
what they want is that they may tell you some things you didn’t
want to hear.
This year’s survey is the fifth year in a row, and the numbers
are fairly consistent. This consistency reflects a statistical sig-
nificance and a high level of reliability.
Religious Influences
Before examining religious influence in funerals and me-
morials, a quick note on demographics. Twenty percent of re-
spondents identified themselves as Catholic and a near equal
number, 19.9 percent, stated they had no religious preference.
Other respondents identified themselves as Christian (nonspe-
cific), 14.8 percent; Protestant, 9.7 percent; “other,” 12.4 per-
cent; Baptist, 6.6 percent; Jewish, 5.9 percent; Muslim, 4.0 per-
cent; Lutheran, 3.4 percent; Pentecostal, 2.0 percent; Church
of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, 1.1 percent; Buddhist, 1.1
percent; and Jehovah’s Witness, 0.7 percent.
Of this year’s survey group, 60 percent have attended a me-
morial service in the past five years.
The percentage of people who feel that a religious compo-
nent of a loved one in a funeral is very important has steadily
declined over the life of this survey – 42.1 percent view such a
component as very important, which is down from 49.5 percent
in 2012. This statistic has all kinds of implications for the fu-
neral in terms of type of service, where and when it will be held
and whether a celebrant will conduct the service.
“I think this is in line with the overall trend in America of
less religious affiliation,” said Jake Johnson, president and CEO
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of Johnson Consulting Group
in Scottsdale, Arizona. “I also
believe it will continue to de-
crease.”
Dan Isard, president of The
Foresight Companies, noted
that as this requirement de-
clines, along with the number
of consumers without a reli-
gious affiliation, it will lead to
less spiritual funeral needs and
more funerals as social events.
David Nixon, president of
Nixon Consulting and Heart-
land Funeral Solutions, called
the 7.4 percent drop in the
number of respondents who
feel it is very important to have
religion as part of a funeral from
significant. It reinforces the in-
crease in “nones,” people who
view themselves as having no
religious affiliation.
But this is not to suggest that
people have abandoned reli-
gion. Despite the decline in the
importance of a religious com-
ponent in a funeral, the majority
of respondents still feel it is im-
portant – 42.1 percent feel it is
very important and 24.8 percent
feel it is somewhat important.
Bill McQueen agreed. The
former president and CEO of Anderson-McQueen Funer-
al Homes for nearly 20 years and a partner at McQueen &
Siddall in St. Petersburg, Florida, suggested funeral direc-
tors make sure that their practices don’t affiliate their offer-
ings with religious overtones. “Quit calling the ceremony
room a ‘chapel’ and instead call it a ‘Heritage Hall’ or a
‘Remembrance Room,’ etc.,” he said.
McQueen also recommended removing pews from cer-
emony rooms and replacing them with comfortable seating
that can be moved around or even removed from the room
if necessary.
Significantly, the survey found that slightly less than half
of respondents, 45.3 percent, have planned or attended a
funeral where someone other than a member of the clergy
presided.The flip side of that is that 54.7 percent have nev-
er experienced a funeral service that was outside the scope
of the clergy. This is a big arrow that points to another area
of consumer awareness that the funeral director can ad-
dress with families in the community. If a family knows that
religion was not key to their loved one’s life, they might
arbitrarily assume no service would be in line with their
loved one’s final wishes, without knowing what alternatives
are available. This information could have a domino effect
with consumers as it pertains to cremation or burial, service
or no service, celebration or memorialization in the funeral
home or somewhere else.
Even though just 42 percent consider religion to be a
very important component of a funeral service, McQueen
pointed out that 37 percent of respondents would consider
using a celebrant, 29.5 percent would not and 19.2 percent
have never even heard of a celebrant.
“This has become an important factor for those funeral
directors who embrace the concept,” Johnson said. “Unfor-
tunately, most have not.”
McQueen agreed. “Seems like a big opportunity for fu-
neral homes to offer celebrant services to distinguish their
firms and better match up with consumer preferences,” he
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commented.
Nixon added that he doesn’t believe that the non-cler-
gy/celebrant dynamic is universal and is another area that
needs further promotion and explanation.
For some, the word “celebrant” itself has a religious con-
notation because the priest at a Catholic Mass is often re-
ferred to as the celebrant, which might be confusing some
survey respondents.
When it comes to having the body and/or cremated re-
mains present at a funeral, respondents remain split. Just
over half (53.4 percent) feel it is important to have the
body/cremated remains present at a funeral service, which
is up slightly from 50.1 percent a year ago.
“We all need to work on this as it is very important to
have the body/cremated remains present,” Johnson said. “If
this continues to decline, you will see fewer families using
the funeral home for their services.”
Cremation
With the growing number of cremations taking place,
many consumers seem to be just making it up as they go
along when it comes to making decisions on cremation –
for no other reason than they are not fully informed.
Just over one-third of respondents, 36.6 percent, asso-
ciate a cremation with a memorial service. Said Nixon: “It
points to poor communication. In my thinking, we are still
not communicating well enough about the possibility of
having a memorial service with a cremation.”
Added Johnson: “We need to continue to pursue as
much memorization as possible primarily because it is im-
portant for the families we serve. It is also of benefit finan-
cially for funeral homes.”
Along the same lines, only 10.4 percent of respondents
associate a cremation preceding a traditional funeral.“Same
deal,” Nixon said, “a teaching moment.”
The message that the destination (cemetery vs. crema-
tory) should not impact the service is still being lost among
consumers. These are the numbers that have been coming
back survey after survey, year after year.
Asked Nixon: “As a profession, are we happy with this?”
Almost half of respondents, 45.6 percent (up 5.9 percent
since 2015), are aware that you can view a body that is pre-
pared but not embalmed prior to cremation. “So perhaps
funeral service is doing a better job of educating,” Nixon
said.
However, only 32 percent of respondents who have at-
tended a cremation had such a viewing. “This is another
one of these educational opportunities for funeral directors
to take into communities,” Nixon said.
“We need to keep explaining all of the options to the ar-
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ranging family as we know this is an important factor in
their moving on,” Johnson said.
McQueen suggested that there may be an opportunity
for funeral homes to offer “Family Goodbyes,” where the
family and/or close friends could view the unembalmed
body but then a memorial service without the body pres-
ent could be held immediately after that for the benefit of
the general public.
Johnson views the fact that the percentage of consum-
ers who are aware that you can view a body that is prepared
but not embalmed as part of a cremation service has risen
as very positive.“It suggests that funeral directors are more
astute in explaining all of the options
that are available for families choos-
ing cremation. Not too many years
ago, many funeral directors would
just go through the motions when it
came to cremation arrangements.
Respondents are split down the
middle on the subject of a funeral
home having an onsite crematory, a
curious statistic given that many fu-
neral homes that own their own cre-
matories advertise the benefits of
controlling the chain of custody and
the fact that your loved one never
leaves our care. But since this is still
a 50-50 proposition, it doesn’t seem
as though that message has landed
yet with the majority of consumers.
“I find it interesting that 50 per-
cent of respondents consider it im-
portant for the funeral home to have an on-site crematory
if offering cremation services,” McQueen said. “For those
who have their own crematory, this should be included in
all of their marketing literature.”
Johnson agreed with McQueen that if a firm does have
a crematory, it should make sure to let everyone know. He
acknowledged that having a crematory onsite is important,
but many will not be able to do so.“If you do not have one,
you should have some material for the family that explains
where the cremation is completed and the quality of the
organization performing the function,” he said.
Just over half (60.3 percent) of respondents would
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choose a cremation for their own funeral, which is up from
58 percent a year ago. This figure matches what many fu-
neral homes are seeing on their preneed accounts.
“This tells us the future,” Isard said.“Sixty percent of all
people 40 to 65, when interviewed, said they prefer crema-
tion. Sixty percent don’t want a funeral.” Isard wondered,
however, whether the results would have been different if
the survey was taken shortly after the very public funeral
for Muhammad Ali.
Consequently, only 19.9 percent would choose burial
for themselves, down from 20.8 percent a year ago, and
12.5 percent are not sure if they would choose burial or
cremation. “If people did a bang-up job with burials, you
could also convince people in the cremation column to
change as well,” Nixon said. “The key word here is ‘prefer.’
The message should be to not assume everything is cre-
mation, but regardless of the method of disposition, what
comes before that doesn’t have to be different.”
Of the 60.3 percent of respondents who would choose
cremation, only 17.5 percent would like to have a complete
funeral service with viewing and visitation prior to crema-
tion. This is down 9.1 percent from 26.6 percent in 2015.
This year, 22.9 percent are unsure whether to have a com-
plete funeral service.
“This is a real negative as we all need to be much better
in explaining to families what the various option are and
the importance of the visitation,” Johnson said. “[Crema-
tion] continues to increase as expected and is not likely to
slow down soon. The key here is to make certain all fami-
lies are aware of the various options when choosing crema-
tion, along with the benefits of doing so.”
Nixon concurred, adding, “It seems like this is another
area for community education on the value of the funeral
service.”
If funeral directors don’t tell this story, no one else will.
Others may even tell quite a different story. So it all comes
down to whom you want the members of your community
talking to about the value of funeral service.
“People can put their heads in the sand all they want,
but how many points in this whole survey… it is all point-
ing toward cremation,” Nixon said.
Nixon suggested this statistic is worth following in sub-
sequent surveys. “The 9.1 percent decline in one year is
significant,” he said. “It could be an anomaly, but it bears
watching.”
Survey respondents have given funeral service an 87.5
percent satisfaction rating, feeling that they had been dealt
with openly and honestly. Not bad, but it shows that while
the majority are doing a good job, a few bad apples are
turning into 12.5 percent feeling they had not been dealt
with honestly.
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Deana Gillespie is NFDA research manager.
Edward J. Defort is editor of NFDA Publications.
Our analysis of the 2016 NFDA Consumer Awareness and
Preferences Survey continues next week with a look at the evolv-
ing social media landscape.
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By Lacy Robinson
Jeffersonville, Indiana – Students at Mid-Amer-
ica College of Funeral Service recently participated in a
unique special project designed to spark their creativity
and imagination while underscoring the importance of
personalization in funeral service.
During the first week of August, Lee Gohmann, pro-
fessor of funeral service sociology, presented to the gradu-
ating class a stimulating assignment involving alternative
containers. You know the containers – the ones usually
made from cardboard and typically used for transportation
purposes and/or cremation. While very useful, there’s not
much flair to them.
Her idea for this teamwork exercise was to offer an
opportunity for students to gain experience in designing
memorable life tributes, which enabled the students to
think about presenting merchandise in a
different way.
Four teams of seniors were given differ-
ent scenarios containing specific details of
a person’s life. Their task was to personal-
ize a cremation container that captures the
essence of the deceased’s life.
According to NFDA’s 2016 Cremation
and Burial Report, the U.S. cremation rate
has now surpassed the rate of burial. As
cremation continues to rise and person-
alization requests and budgets vary from
family to family, this activity proved to be
an effective one to prepare Mid-America’s
senior class for the real world of funeral
service.
Each team tapped into its creative en-
ergy and designed four remarkable alter-
native caskets. One was for a University of
Louisville Cardinals basketball fan, while
others honored a brave fight against breast
cancer, a Mickey Mouse fan and the life of
someone who loved his John Deere tractor
and Maker’s Mark whiskey.
“We all know that cremation rates are
on the rise,” Gohmann said. “For some
families, it’s a matter of choice, but for
some, it’s all they can afford. We want to
give families the opportunity to celebrate
their loved one’s life by personalizing the
humble alternative container.
“The students love this project; it allows them to get
creative,” she added. “The final step in the project is that
each team had to write and present a eulogy for their dece-
dent. Some of them were hilarious and some quite touch-
ing. The best part of this project was hearing from a for-
mer student who actually suggested this to a family, and
they loved it.”
Lauren Budrow, president of Mid-America College of
Funeral Service, suggested to Michael Moeller, admissions
representative and social media coordinator, that a contest
on Facebook would add a bit of fun for the students and
spark conversations among those not in funeral service.
From August 4-7, these ultra-personalized alternative
containers hit social media for a contest. Whichever con-
tainer garnered the most likes was the winner of a trophy
and pizza (but, more importantly, bragging rights). In to-
To help students understand the importance of personalization in funeral service,
seniors at Mid-America College of Funeral Service were tasked with personalizing
alternative containers in their funeral service sociology class. Instructor Lee Gohmann
(lower left) is pictured with the team that designed the most popular alternative
container – for a University of Louisville Cardinals basketball fan.
Mid-America College Students Respond
to Alternative Container Design Challenge
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tal, there were 280 likes with 32 shares. The University of
Louisville Cardinal Basketball container was declared the
winner with more than 100 likes. Second place went to the
breast cancer awareness container.
Andrew Imel, a senior at Mid-America from Greenup,
Kentucky, led his team to create the winning container.
“With hard work and determination, we successfully went
over and beyond displaying our alternative container with
having a life-size picture of a student inside the alterna-
tive container,” he said. “I believe being in this business,
you have to set yourself apart from the rest to be the best
you can be. This was a great idea by professor Gohmann
to put students in groups to work together to complete the
assignment.That’s an everyday thing at the funeral home –
working together with colleagues to complete a task.”
Moeller reported that the contest had an organic, un-
paid reach of more than 2,200 people. One comment re-
garding the breast cancer awareness entry called the proj-
ect “clean, class and not over the top,” which proves that
this contest generated some interesting discussions along
the way.
“Our goal is to reach beyond the community of funeral
service,” Moeller said. “We want people to feel comfort-
able enough to talk about death and dy-
ing, funeral plans, burial and cremation.
That’s the positive engagement we like to
see with our social media posts.”
From a marketing perspective, this
contest clearly helped the college.“It’s not
that people don’t want to come to Mid-
America, it’s that they don’t know it ex-
ists,” Moeller said. “Using social media
to engage users has resulted in develop-
ing our brand and communicating our mission on a much
larger scale.”
Now that this alternative container contest has wrapped
up, what’s next for the graduating class?
Studying for final exams, of course – and the highly an-
ticipated assignment of creating a wax head in their restor-
ative art class.
While studying and practical application of materi-
al keep students plenty busy, many will still find time to
volunteer for Hildegard House in Louisville, Kentucky, a
home for individuals facing death with no loved ones. Stu-
dents will also participate in cleanup efforts at local dis-
tressed cemeteries.
And it doesn’t stop there. Students will also be hosting
Girl Scouts from Louisville and southern Indiana in Octo-
ber for a day of learning about women in funeral service.
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Lacy Robinson is director of member development for the Na-
tional Funeral Directors Association and a graduate of Mid-
America College of Funeral Service.
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Voting Underway for NFDA Members to
Elect Officers to Board of Directors
Brookfield, Wisconsin – Voting is underway for members of the National Funeral Directors Association to elect
the individuals who will serve as officers on the NFDA Board of Directors for the coming year. This new election pro-
cess is the result of changes to the NFDA governance structure adopted last year.
Under the new structure, all NFDA members are responsible for voting for the officers – president-elect, treasurer
and secretary – on the Board of Directors. The NFDA Policy Board continues to elect at-large representatives.
“This is an exciting and historic moment in NFDA’s history,” said Bob Arrington, NFDA president. “I encourage
you to visit the NFDA website and learn about the fine candidates we have running for office and vote for the indi-
vidual you feel will best represent your voice on the Board of Directors. Your vote will help shape the future direction
of NFDA – your association – for years to come.”
Voting began on August 1 so all eligible NFDA members who have a valid, unique email address on file with NFDA
received an email with their individual voting credentials and instructions on how to cast a ballot. Eligible voters who
do not have an email address on file with NFDA will be receiving a postcard with their individual voting credentials
and instructions on how to cast a ballot.
Each firm member will receive two votes for each election, which will be cast by the primary contact for the firm
listed in NFDA’s current membership records. Each individual member will receive one vote for each election. A pri-
mary contact for a firm member will be provided a vote as an individual member in addition to the two votes he or she
can cast on behalf of the firm.
Votes must be cast by 11:59 p.m. C.T. on August 31, 2016.
Candidates for office:
Secretary
• Alec S. Anderson, CFSP, CCO
• R. Bryant Hightower Jr., CFSP
• Stephen R. Kemp, CFSP
Treasurer
• Charles T. “Chuck” Bowman, CMSP, CFSP, CCO
President-elect
• Kenneth A. Cahall, CFSP, CCO
Election winners will serve one-year terms that begin at the conclusion of the 2016 NFDA International Conven-
tion & Expo. The individual elected to the role of president-elect will move on to become president at the conclusion
of the 2017 NFDA Convention & Expo; he will also serve a term as immediate past president following his term as
president.
Information about how to vote and biographical information about the candidates for office can be found on the
NFDA website at www.nfda.org/vote.
Individual and firm members in good standing as of July 20, 2016, are eligible to vote in the 2016 officer elections.
International, retired and student/apprentice members are not eligible to vote.
In July, the NFDA Policy Board elected Jack Mitchell, Butch Mulhearn and Terry Reardon to serve as at-large rep-
resentatives on the NFDA Board of Directors.
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The Notebook
Foundation Partners Group has announced it has completed five acquisitions in six months and has pointed toward
its ShareLife multisensory platform as the impetus for sellers to join FPG. ShareLife offerings are now available to more
than 10,000 families nationwide that will be served by a FPG location in the coming year. FPG also stated that the com-
pany will continue its aggressive acquisition strategy for the second half of 2016 and beyond.
“Since receiving significant new funding last year, Foundation Partners Group has been actively looking for opportu-
nities to acquire funeral homes, cemeteries and cremation centers,” said Brad Rex, FPG president and CEO. “These five
completed transactions are the first fruits of our labor.” The operations that have been added include traditional funeral
homes, cremation centers and cemetery combinations. Each of the newly acquired firms operates in environments that
have embraced cremation, which is consistent with FPG’s objective of creating meaningful funeral experiences for both
burial and cremation customers. The acquired locations include:
• Ballweg & Lunsford Funeral Homes, two funeral homes located in the greater Syracuse, New York, area
• Pierce-Jefferson Funeral and Cremation Service, a funeral home and crematory in Kernersville, North Carolina
• Simplicity: Lowcountry Cremation and Burial Services, a value-focused funeral home business in North Charleston,
South Carolina
• Portland Management, three locations that operate combined funeral home and cemetery businesses in Portland,
Oregon
• Funeral Alternatives, three locations offering value-focused services in the Olympia, Washington, area.
“Completing five acquisitions in six months is one sign among many that firms like what we have to offer, including
our ShareLife multisensory experience,” Rex said.
FPG’s proprietary multisensory memorialization experience provides families with a unique approach to planning a
remembrance. ShareLife captures the story of a person’s life through video, sound, scent, innovative technology, story-
telling and an overall experience that leaves families and friends celebrating the most joyful and meaningful moments of
a lifetime.
Johnson Consulting Group has named Jeff Casey as director of operations to oversee all JCG divisions. Casey brings
more than 30 years of funeral home and cemetery management experience to the Johnson Consulting team, including
service with Pierce Brothers Mortuaries and Cemeteries in Los Angeles, Prime Succession and Fred Hunters in the Hol-
lywood, Florida, area. Casey joined JCG in 2015 to assist in its management consulting efforts.
Sauder Funeral Products, Archbold, Ohio, has released its 17th unique casket, the Delaware, which will be on dis-
play for the first time at this year’s National Funeral Directors Association International Convention & Expo October
23-26 in Philadelphia. The Delaware has the same textured finish as the Bridgewater casket, which was introduced in
fall 2015. The Delaware and Bridgewater are made with the same proprietary wood finish technology as Sauder Funeral
Products’ previous caskets. The Delaware’s spiced mahogany satin finish is the newest addition to the company’s color
portfolio and provides a modern alternative to traditional, lighter wood finishes. Antiqued brass accents are another new
feature debuting with the Delaware. The Delaware is 96 percent combustible and represents a growing category of fu-
neral products – the crossover casket. As more families choose cremation, the demand has increased for crossover caskets
that can be used for cremation services or traditional burial. Crossover caskets provide families with flexibility and enable
funeral directors to reduce inventory with products that serve all types of consumers.
Capsule Urn has been selected to provide product for the upcoming film, The Devil and the Deep Blue Sea, directed by
Bill Purple that was recently featured at the 2016 Tribeca Film Festival. Two major motion picture stars, Jessica Biel and
Jason Sudeikis, star in this film with roles of husband and wife. The entry to the plot of the movie revolves around Biel’s
character, Penny, who suffers an unfortunate fate. Capsule chose to allow its product to be included in the film because
the company believes it will raise awareness of modern memorials and the meaning they can offer families who have lost
a loved one.“We are honored to be selected by such a well-considered film,” said Joyce Chua, Capsule Urn creative direc-
tor. “Capsule Urn shares the contemporary design ethic with the film’s director and production design team.” The Devil
and the Deep Blue Sea will be released this fall.
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