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Annual Convention • February 15-18, 2003 • Orlando, FL In this issue. . . President’s Message ..................3 Release Agents ..........................7 Dust to Dust to Diamonds ..........8 Vault Marketing Program ............9 Estate Planning ........................11 Disney’s Contemporary Resort at The Walt Disney World Resort in Florida has been chosen as the host hotel for NCBVA’s Annual Conven- tion and Exposition February 15-18, 2003. One of Disney’s original and still most popular hotel complexes, The Contemporary Resort is an architectural marvel with a monorail track that glides right through the middle of the unique 90-foot atrium lobby. There are three themed restaurants including the award-winning California Grill with its spectacular views of the World, two swimming pools and a white sand beach which borders Disney s largest lake. This is a truly Magic venue for another exciting educational and networking opportu- nity for vault manufacturers from across the country and a departure from the long-stand- ing custom of holding the meeting in June. Taking the convention to the number one travel destination in the world during the dreary northern winter months is part of the organization s efforts to put together the most attractive package possible for members and prospective members. For those able to sneak some extra time away, the program will begin on Saturday, Feb. 15 with an exclusive optional tour—Innovation in Action, A Behind the Scenes Tour of How the Disney Magic Happens. This three-hour adventure takes you to parts of the World seldom seen by the outside world. The educational program will then focus on providing practical information and tips to take home and use in your business, in addition to a tour of Thermoform Plastics and more information on self-compacting concrete. The program concludes with an evening at Cirque du Soleil s La Nouba, a theatrical experience unlike anything youve ever experienced before. Save the dates on your 2003 calendar. You wont want to miss this one! Join the growing list of companies to meet the exacting standards of NCBVA Plant Certification . . . page 12 Get Ready For The Magic! ©Walt Disney World Vol. 17 No. 4 September 2002

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Page 1: Bulletin 2002 September

Annual Convention • February 15-18, 2003 • Orlando, FL

In this issue. . .• President’s Message ..................3• Release Agents ..........................7• Dust to Dust to Diamonds ..........8• Vault Marketing Program ............9• Estate Planning ........................11

Disney’s Contemporary Resort at The Walt Disney World Resort inFlorida has been chosen as the host hotel for NCBVA’s Annual Conven-tion and Exposition February 15-18, 2003. One of Disney’s original andstill most popular hotel complexes, The Contemporary Resort is an architecturalmarvel with a monorail track that glides right through the middle of the unique 90-footatrium lobby. There are three themed restaurants including the award-winning CaliforniaGrill with its spectacular views of the ÒWorld,Ó two swimming pools and a white sandbeach which borders DisneyÕs largest lake.

This is a truly Magic venue for another exciting educational and networking opportu-nity for vault manufacturers from across the country and a departure from the long-stand-ing custom of holding the meeting in June. Taking the convention to the number one travel destination in the world during the dreary northern winter months is part of theorganizationÕs efforts to put together the most attractive package possible for membersand prospective members.

For those able to sneak some extra time away, the program will begin on Saturday, Feb.15 with an exclusive optional tour—Innovation in Action, A Behind the Scenes Tour ofHow the Disney Magic Happens. This three-hour adventure takes you to parts of the Worldseldom seen by the outside world. The educational program will then focus on providingpractical information and tips to take home and use in your business, in addition to a tourof Thermoform Plastics and more information on self-compacting concrete. The programconcludes with an evening at Cirque du SoleilÕs La Nouba, a theatrical experience unlikeanything youÕve ever experienced before.

Save the dates on your 2003 calendar. You wonÕt want to miss this one!

Join the growing list

of companiesto meet the

exacting standardsof NCBVA

Plant Certification. . . page 12

Get Ready For The Magic!©Walt Disney World

Vol. 17 ■■ No. 4 ■■ September 2002

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National Concrete Burial Vault Association, Inc.900 Fox Valley Drive, Suite 204Longwood, Florida 32779-2552

http://www.ncbva.org(800) 538-1423 Fax: (407) 774-6751

President’s MessageBy Dan Hicks

PresidentDan Hicks

Hicks IndustriesMiami, FL

President-Elect J.C. Clifton

Quality Burial Vault Co.Houston, TX

Secretary/TreasurerRobert Hardy

Hardy Doric, Inc.Chelmsford, MA

Immediate Past PresidentJack Swihart

Saginaw Wilbert Vault Corp.Saginaw, MI

DirectorsDarren Baxter

Baxter Burial Vault ServiceCincinnati, OH

Marty BegunEagle Burial Vaults

Detroit, MI

Tim BrownBrown-WilbertSt. Paul, MN

Warren ChandlerMaster Grave Service, Inc.

Bogart, GA

Linda Darby SempsrottGreenwood Plastics

Phoenix, AZ

Bob DonatelliBaumgardner Products Co.

Akron, OH

Graham MacLeodDetroit Wilbert Vault Co.

Detroit, MI

Kelly PellicanoGraffius Burial Vault Co.

Sinking Springs, PA

Curt ZamecWilbert Funeral Services, Inc.

Forest Park, IL

Executive DirectorThomas A. Monahan, CAE

Certified Association ManagementCompany

Longwood, FL

Legal CounselJ. Scott Calkins, Esq

Publications DirectorJan Monahan

Membership & BookkeepingSonia Medina

October 20-23, 2002 NFDA Annual ConventionHenry B. Gonzalez Convention CenterSan Antonio, TX

November 11-12, 2002 Casket & Funeral Supply Assn. Fall Coference & Trade ShowAdams Mark Hotel, Indianapolis, IN

December 15-19, 2002 Jewish Funeral Directors of America Annual MeetingThe Diplomat, Hollywood, FL

February 3-7, 2003 World of ConcreteLas Vegas Convention Center, Nevada

February 15-18, 2003 NCBVA Annual Convention & ExpoOrlando, FL

February 21-25, 2003 National Precast Concrete Assn. & MCPXSalt Palace Convention Center, Salt Lake City, UT

March 10-13, 2003 ICFA Annual Convention & ExpositionLas Vegas, NV

April 2-6, 2003 Order of the Golden Rule Annual ConventionReno Hilton, Reno, NV

A s we remember the horrific events of September 11 we should pause and give thanks that we live in such a great

country that takes pride in our freedom and liberties and always remember those that gave the ultimate sacrifice for all of us. God Bless America!

February is approaching rapidly as we look toward the land of the mouse and his Magic Kingdom in Orlando. A great convention is planned with a lot to learn and plenty of time for enjoying the Disney experience.

Your marketing committee will be presenting our vault awareness program at the November board meeting of FAMIC (the Funeral andMemorialization Information Council). This is quite a step for the association and I am sure they will do a superb job for us.

We have a board of directors meeting coming up in San Antonio, Texas beforethe National Funeral Directors Association convention. If you are in town for the NFDA program, feel free to attend the board meeting and see how your board works. We will be discussing our strategic plan.

Just to give you a heads up, one of our competitors has brought to the marketplace a top sealing plastic burial vault, which I understand passes our center load test. As we have always been the voice of the concrete burial vault industry, maybe we should revisit the subject of including metal and plastic burial vault manufacturers in our organization to truly be a national burial vault association.

I am interested in hearing membersÕ thoughts on this.

Industry Calendar of Events

NCBVA Is Working For You

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There are many reasons why good employees quit. Most are preventable.Gregory P. Smith, a business growth consultant, has identified a Òtop-tenÓ list of reasons why people leave their jobs.1. Management demands that one

person do the jobs of two or more people, resulting in longer days and weekend work.

2. Management cuts back on administrative help, forcing professional workers to use their time copying, stapling, collating, filing and other clerical duties.

3. Management puts a freeze on raises and promotions, when an employee can easily find a job earning 20-30 percent more somewhere else.

4. Management doesnÕt allow the rank and file to make decisions or allow them pride of ownership.

5. Management constantly reorganizes,shuffles people around, and changes direction.

6. Management doesnÕt have or take the time to clarify goals and decisions. Therefore, it rejects work after it was completed, damaging the morale and esteem of those who prepared it.

7. Management shows favoritism and gives some workers better offices,trips to conferences, etc.

8. Management relocates the offices to another location, forcing employees to quit or double their commute.

9. Management promotes someone who lacks training and/or necessary experience to supervisor, alienating staff and driving away good employees.

10. Management creates a rigid structure and then allows departments to compete against each other while at

the same time preaching teamwork and cooperation.

Interesting isnÕt it, that all 10 factorsbegin with the phrase ÒManagementÉÓ

Interesting too, just how many of thesehigh-turnover factors are preventable?ThereÕs a saying that is quite true,ÒEmployees donÕt quit their companies,they quit their bosses.Ó On one retentionsurvey, 35 percent of respondents answeredyes to the question, was the attitude of yourdirect supervisor/manager the primary factor in quitting a previous job?

Soft management skills —people skillsÑare the critical element in battling highturnover and creating a high-retentionworkforce.Greg Smith is author of the book HereToday Here Tomorrow: Transforming YourWorkforce from High Turnover to High-Retention.

Top10 Reasons Why People Quit Their Jobs“Employees don’t quit their companies, they quit their bosses.”

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THE LOGAN VAULT HANDLERBy Axis Corporation

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By Earl J. BrutscheNCBVA Plant Inspector

For as long as vaults have been manufactured weÕve used form oil (hereafterreferred to as release agent).

Years ago used motor oil was the standard, but not any more. In fact todaythis would be a violation of OSHA and EPAregulations.

The use of a release agent is necessaryfor ease of stripping, for a good finish, andalso for the continued care of the molds. Aclean mold should have a thin film of releaseagent applied with a brush, rag, or sponge.It should NOT be applied with a sprayer.

A thin coat will provide a finish that willhave less voids and also less ÒoilÓ on thefloor.

There are many firms including somethat are NCBVA members that will provideinformation and prices on their product.Find one that you like and apply as required.

Clean molds and a quality finish are the

result when good workmanship and a goodrelease agent are used without a hammer.

Safety programsIn my travels around the country

inspecting plants for NCBVAÕs PlantCertification Program, I find that many ofour members donÕt have a formal writtensafety program.

Meeting at the time clock with a driverwho ran over a shrub in a cemetery does not count as a safety meeting!

Since OSHA has added many new regulations, you should be up to date andhave your house in order. Field inspectorsare under instructions to start enforcing newrules so be alert.

You can get a copy of an excellent bi-monthly newsletter titled, ÒSafetyCompliance AlertÓ by contacting the following:

Progressive Business Publications370 Technology DriveMalvern, PA 19355 Phone: 800-220-5000

Proper Use of Release Agent Is Important VA Purchases Land For National Cemetery In South Florida The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)has purchased 313 acres in southern PalmBeach County near Boca Raton to build anational cemetery to serve south FloridaÕsveterans.

ÒFor many years, South Florida has beenon VAÕs priority list for building a muchneeded national cemetery to serve nearly438,000 veterans,Ó said Anthony J. Principi,Secretary of Veterans Affairs.

ÒWeÕre glad we now have the rightproperty to convert this goal to reality in arelatively short time,Ó Principi said.

He said VA expects to begin intermentsin two years, even before the cemetery isfully built.

Two VA studies since 1987 identifiedsouth Florida as an area with a large numberof veterans not served by a national or stateveterans cemetery.

Nationwide, VA now operates 120national cemeteries.

[email protected]

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Dust to Dust to...Diamonds?Process transforms cremated remains

into synthetic gemsA company located in the Chicago suburbs says it has developed a process that can turncremated human remains into diamonds that can be worn as jewelry. The process is thebrainchild of Greg Herro, head of LifeGem Memorials who has spent the past three yearsrefining the process which utilizes the carbon found in cremated bones. Syn-thetic, or human-made diamonds have been manufactured sincethe mid-1950s, when General Electric Co., developed theprocess of making small diamonds for industrial uses.

Herro says he is building on the simple fact that allliving creatures are carbon-based and diamonds are car-bon based. The ash is first purified in a vacuum inductionfurnace at about 54,000 degrees Fahrenheit. It is then placed in a press under intense pressure and heat, replicating the forc-es that create a natural diamond, a process that takes about 16weeks. An independent laboratory, EGL USA, in a prepared statement said it is impossible to distinguish LifeGem synthetic diamonds from other synthetic diamonds.

A small thimbleful of carbon can be made into a 0.25-carat diamond, for which LifeGemwould charge $4,000. A full Karat would cost $22,000. LifeGem claims its diamonds areidentical to natural diamonds in every aspect - brilliance, fire, luster, and hardness. Ò Theonly difference is that natural diamonds are formed with an arbitrary carbon source, and we choose an exact carbon source to create a one-of-a-kind memorial to your loved one,Óaccording to company literature. The diamonds are available in blue, red and yellow.

LifeGems can be purchased as loose diamonds or in asetting designed specifically to accent the gems. The companyÕs exclusive line includes the Treasure Ring¤ col-lection as well as necklaces, pendants, earrings, and manyother custom designed pieces.

LifeGems is another company trying to meet the de-mands of a generation that is looking for alternative op-tions for memorialization and builds on the publicÕs growingacceptance of cremation.

It certainly gives new meaning to the idea of the familyjewels!

Harry D. Williams, an active memberof NCBVA until his retirement in 1990,died August 19, 2002 at his home inColumbus, IN. A U.S. Army Veteran ofthe Korean War, He founded H.D. Will-iams Co. in 1961. Born January 3,1926, he was the son of Aylett and JuneM. Scudder Williams. He is survived by his wife Carolyn, sons Mark A. Wil-liams of Salem, Oregon and Jeff L Wil-liams of Columbus; three grandchil-dren, brother Carl of Columbus and sister Doris Dunlap of Crawfordsville.HarryÕs encouragement, ingenuity,flawless memory and enthusiasm will bemissed by the staff at H.D. Williams.

DeathsHarry D. Williams

J. Frank VogtJ. Frank Vogt, 95 died August 16 inLouisville, KY. Vogt purchased VogtVault Co., in 1940 and ran it until hisretirement in 1971. During thoseyears, he was a loyal member ofNCBVA. He was preceeded in deathby his wife Ruth and is survived byson John P. Vogt who has run thecompany since FrankÕs retirementand is a past president of NCBVA,James E. Vogt, four grandchildrenand six great grandchildren.

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VAULT MARKETING PROGRAM ORDER FORM

Company Name____________________________________________________

Billing Street Address or PO Box ______________________________________

City_________________________ State _____________ Zip___________

Shipping Street Address______________________________________________

City ________________________ State ______________ Zip __________

Phone # __________________________________________________________

Contact Person_____________________________________________________

ADVERTISEMENT - “Three Reasons to Consider a Lined Concrete BurialVault”______ I would like a copy of the advertisement to run in my local publications

(NO CHARGE)

______ Please personalize the ad (NO CHARGE)

______ Use Company Name as listed above

Personalization address______________________________________

_______ Do not personalize

BROCHURE - Reasons to Consider a Lined Concrete Burial Vault

______ Quantity ($25 PER HUNDRED, MINIMUM OF 100)

______ Yes, personalize ($40 PERSONALIZATION FEE)

______ Use Company Name as listed above

Personalization address___________________________________

______ Do not personalize

Check is enclosed for $_______Credit Card: ______ VISA ______ MasterCard ______ American ExpressCard Number: ___________________________ Expiration: __________Signature: _______________________________

If paying by credit card, fax this order form to:(407) 774-6751.

Or mail along with payment to:National Concrete Burial Vault Association900 Fox Valley Drive, Ste 204 - Longwood, FL 32779-2552Phone: (407) 788-1996

National Concrete Burial Vault Association

Members have responded enthusiastically toNCBVAÕs new Vault Marketing Program,that is designed to raise awareness of theconcrete vault industry.

Hundreds of brochures which outline thereasons to select lined concrete burial vaultshave been mailed to manufacturers acrossthe country to help explain the advantages of our product to funeral directors and con-sumers.

In addition to the full color bi-fold bro-chure which can be personalized for indi-vidual vault companies, there is a black andwhite full page ad that can be inserted inlocal newspapers, magazines and trade pub-lications.

This innovative program was designed toprovide marketing support and the materi-als needed to help association members cre-ate awareness of the product and ultimatelyincrease sales.

It is the result of nearly 18 months worktriggered by the Membership Survey to as-sess and prioritize what members want andneed from NCBVA at the national level tohelp in this highly competitive and ever-changing industry.

In addition to these materials, there isalso a 15-minute presentation that comes on a compact disk with an easy-to-followscript that describes the advantages of thelined concrete burial vault and its construc-tion to exacting NCBVA specifications. Thisprogram is available for presentation at lo-cal chambers of commerce, Elks Club,Kiwanis, Funeral Director and Rotary meet-ings, etc.

The ad is also being strategically placedin selected death care industry trade publica-tions.

The committee which developed thisoutstanding program includes representa-tives of the major franchise/dealer organiza-tions: JoAnn Baldwin, Doric Products Inc.; Linda Darby-Sempsrott, TrigardVaults/Greenwood Plastics; Julia A. Burn,Wilbert Funeral Services, Inc.; and MartyBegun, Eagle Burial Vaults.

Please use the form included on this pageto order your materials now or contact theheadquarters office at (407) 788-1996.

NCBVA Now OffersMarketing MaterialsFor Members to UseIn Their Own Towns

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By J. Scott Calkins, Esq. NCBVA Counsel

In previous articles on Estate Planning,I have offered advice on how to avoidtaxes and probate court and severalother planning issues. There are alsosome simple steps that many peopleoverlook to make sure money from alife insurance policy or retirement planends up with their beneficiary ofchoice.

Insurance policies and retirementplans are specifically designed to allowan easy transfer of assets to dependents and survivors. Yet, simplemistakes often thwart the best of intentions. Many of these mistakesare made by people whose disbursements of assets should be relatively simple. Here are some of the common pitfalls in designating beneficiaries:

NAMING YOUR ESTATE AS THE BENEFICIARY This can undo certain policy or retirement plan advantages. Forexample, insurance benefits are generally not subject to claimsfrom creditors, but an estate is. If your estate is the beneficiary, yourinsurance benefits may no longer be exempt. Also, naming an estate as beneficiary will result in the liquidation of an individual retirement account, with taxes becoming due immediately. This can deprive a surviving spouse or designatedchild of potential continued tax-free growth. You should definitelycheck with a tax expert or a lawyer knowledgeable in estate planning before naming your estate as a beneficiary.

FAILURE TO NAME A SECONDARY BENEFICIARY If your primary beneficiary precedes you in death and you have not named a secondary beneficiary, your insurance policy and/oryour retirement plan will bounce back to your estate. In that event,the money will be distributed according to your will, or if you have no will, according to laws in your state. This is a simple mistake but one that is made too many times.

NAMING MINOR CHILDREN Generally, insurance companies, pension plans and retirementaccounts will not pay death benefits to minors. Benefits are helduntil a court-approved guardian or trustee is appointed. If you want to provide for minors, name a trustee or establish a trust, oth-erwise the court will name one for you.

FAILING TO UPDATE RECORDS People often neglect to make changes to their insurance policies or retirement accounts when their family situation changes. Makeit a habit to review your policies and retirement plans.

Beware Common PitfallsIn Naming Beneficiaries

SeeESTATE PLANNING , Page 16

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For information on NCBVA’s exclusive Plant Inspection and Certification Program, pleasecontact NCBVAHeadquarters at 1-800-538-1423 or use application form on adjacent page.

NCBVA proudly recognizes the following companieswhich have a current standing in the

Plant Certification Program ��Abel Vault & Monument Co.

Canton, ILAbel Vault & Monument Co.

Pekin, ILAmerican Concrete Industries

Bangor, MEAmerican Vault Co. Cleveland, OH

American Vault & Concrete Products

Detroit, MIAmerican Wilbert Vault Corp.

Forest Park, ILArnold-Wilbert Corp.

Goldsboro, NCArrow Vault Co., Inc.

Lafayette, INAtlas Concrete Products, Inc.

Orlando, FLAutomatic Wilbert Vault

Tacoma, WABabylon Vault Co.

New Windsor, MDBaumgardner Products Co.

Akron, OHBaxter Burial Vault

Cincinnati, OHBaxter Vault Co.

Baxter Springs, KSBeck Vault Co.

Rome, NYBeier Burial Vaults

Columbus, WIBrewster Vaults & Monuments

Millville, NJBrown-Wilbert, Inc.

Fargo, NDBrown-Wilbert, Inc.

Morris, MNBruns Norwalk Vault Co.

Saint Louis, MOBrutsche Concrete Products

Battle Creek, MIBrutsche Concrete Products

Benton Harbor, MIBuckeye Vault Service

Mansfield, OHBuck Simmons Vault Srvcs. Inc.

Roanoke, VABush Concrete Products, Inc.

Muskegon, MIC & M Precast

Kerrville, TXCalumet Wilbert Vault Co. Inc.

Gary, INCarolina-Doric, Inc.

Effingham, SCCarolina-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, NY

Century Vault Co., Inc.Barnstable, MA

Cheboygan Cement Products Co.Cheboygan, MI

Chesapeake Burial Vault Co.Ingleside, MD

Christy Vault Co., Inc.Colma, CA

Clinton Wilbert Vaults, Inc .Clinton, IA

Cooper Wilbert Vault Co.Barrington, NJ

Cordeiro Vault Co., Inc.Vallejo, CA

Costello VaultsSmith Falls, Ontario, Canada

Creter Vault Corp.Flemington, NJ

Crummitt & Son Vault Corp.Martins Ferry, OH

D.G. Robertson, Inc.Williston, VT

Dardanelle Vault & Monument Dardanelle, AR

Deihl Vault & Precast Co.Orangeville, PA

Detroit Wilbert Vault Corp.Detroit, MI

Doody Burial Vaults, Inc.Winchendon, MA

Doric Concrete Vaults Inc.Garden City, KS

Doric Concrete Vaults, Inc.Great Bend, KS

Doric Concrete Vaults Inc.Osage City, KS

Doric Huntingburg Vault Co.Huntingburg, IN

Doric of Kansas Vault, Inc./GrayBros.

Iola, KSDoric of Nashville, Inc.

Nashville, TNDoric of Northeast Arkansas

Jonesboro, ARDoric of South Texas

Elsa, TXDoric Concrete Vaults

Limon, CODoric Concrete Vaults, Inc.

Newton, KSDoric Manufacturing Co.

Boaz, ALDoric Mississippi, Inc.

Vicksburg, MSDoric-South, Inc.

Demopolis, ALDoric Vault of Eastern NY, Inc.

Hudson, NYDoric Vault Co.

Griffin, GADoric Vault Co. of S. Illinois

Marion, IL

Eagle Burial Vault Co. of LARuston, LA

Eagle Burial VaultsPerry, GA

Esterly Burial Vault Co.West Reading, PA

Evans Eagle Vaults, Inc.Leola, PA

Everlasting Vault Co.Randallstown, MD

Florida Wilbert, Inc.Jacksonville, FL

Fond Du Lac Wilbert Vault Fond Du Lac, WI

Forsyth Bros.Fithian, IL

Forsyth Bros. Concrete Prod.Terre Haute, IN

Gettysburg Burial Vault Co.Gettysburg, PA

Grable Vault Co.Logansport, IN

Graffius Burial Vault Co.Sinking Springs, PA

Granite State DoricNewport, NH

Gray Bros., Inc.Kansas City, KS

Hairfield Vault Co.Hickory, NC

Hardy Doric, Inc.Chelmsford, MA

Harn Vault ServiceMassillon, OH

Harris PrecastLaporte, IN

Heilman – Wirtz, Inc.Cedar Hill, TX

Hicks Industries, Inc.Alachua, FL

Hicks Industries, Inc.Miami, FL

Hicks Industries, Inc.Mulberry, FL

Hydraulic Dolly, Inc.Altoona, PA

J.P. Vincent & Son, Inc.Galena, IL

Jacson, Inc.Henderson, TX

Jefferson Concrete Corp.Watertown, NY

Josten Wilbert Vault Co.Sioux Falls, SD

Lakeshore Burial Vault Co.Brookfield, WI

Lavaca Vault Co.Lavaca, AK

Louisell-Davis Vault ServiceChattanooga, TN

Ludlow Burial Vault Co.Ludlow, MA

Lycoming Burial Vault Co. Inc.Montoursville, PA

Marion Vault WorksMarion, IN

Markham Burial Vault ServicesRichmond, VA

Markham-Carter Vault ServiceSmithfield, VA

Master Grave ServiceAthens, GA

Memphis Burial Vault Co.Memphis, TN

Mercer Vault CompanyFredericksburg, VA

Milan Burial Vault, Inc.Milan, MI

Milwaukee Wilbert Vault Co.Milwaukee, WI

Minnick Services Corp.Fort Wayne, IN

Moore Wilbert Vault Co.Evans, GA

Neher Burial Vault Co.Springfield, OH

Nor-Don Vault Co. Inc.Strafford, MO

North Central Mich. Vault Srvc.Cadillac, MI

Norwalk Vault Co.Johnstown, PA

Odon Vault Company, Inc.Odon, IN

Omaha Wilbert Vault, Inc.Omaha, NE

Ostwalt Vault Co.Concord, NC

Palm Vault Co.Ada, OK

Panhandle VaultsWellington, TX

Peoria Vault Co.Peoria, IL

Pennyslvania Concrete Vault Co.Greensburg, PA

Perfection VaultWoodson, IL

Phenix VaultPhenix City, AL

Pioneer Vault, Inc.Doylestown, PA

Pope Concrete ProductsWaycross, GA

Poplar Bluff Doric Vaults, Inc.Poplar Bluff, MO

Precast Concrete Products, Inc.Blissfield, MI

Precision Precast Inc.Pittsfield, MA

Quality Burial Vault Co.Houston, TX

Rex Vault ServiceNewton, IL

Rocky Mountain Monument/VaultSandy, UT

Roland-Wilbert Vault Co.Marion, IA

Roosburg VaultPrimghar, IA

Saginaw Wilbert Vault Corp.Saginaw, MI

continued . . .

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

Name of Plant __________________________________________

Plant Mailing Address_____________________________________

Plant Street Address______________________________________

Plant Telephone__________________________________________

Fax Phone Number_______________________________________

OwnerÕs Name___________________________________________

Evening Telephone_______________________________________

Plant Manager/Contact Person_______________________________

Evening Phone__________________________________________

Types of Outer Burial Receptacles Produced❐ Top Seals ❐ Air Domes ❐ SectionalsOther________________________________________________

Please return this application with full payment to:

The National Concrete Burial Vault Association, Inc.900 Fox Valley Drive, Suite #204Longwood, FL 32779-2552(800) 538-1423Fax (407) 774-6751

As an NCBVA member in good standing, the total of your Plant Certification Inspection will be $995 (Recertification,$495). Full payment should be enclosed with your application.

Sam Green Vault Co.Lynchburg, VA

Saline Vault Co.Sweet Springs, MO

Santeiu Vaults Inc.Livonia, MI

Shenandoah Valley Vaults, Inc.Dayton, VA

Shore Vault & Precast Co.Exmore, VA

Simerly Concrete Products, Inc.Bristol, TN

Simerly Vaults, Inc.Knoxville, TN

Southern Ohio Vault Co.Portsmouth, OH

Southern Vault ServiceBlakely, GA

Spoerr Precast ConcreteSandusky, OH

Sunnycrest, Inc.Auburn, NY

Suhor IndustriesCedar Hill, TX

Superior Burial Vaults, Inc.Salt Lake City, UT

Superior Vault Co.Bryantown, MD

Superior Vault Co. Charlestown, IN

Superior Vault Co. DBA Individual Mausoleum Co.

Lawrenceburg, INSuperior Vault Company LTD

Mississauga, Ontario, CanadaSwan’s Concrete Products

Westbrook, METennessee Vault

Fairview, TNTucker Vault Co.

Farmington, MOTurner Vault Company

Toledo, OHVanden Boomen Burial Vaults Inc.

Appleton, WIVanden Boomen Burial Vaults Inc.

Wausau, WIVault Service

Griffin, GAWashington Wilbert Vault Works Inc.

Laurel, MDWarga Concrete Products Inc.

Fort Wayne, INWatts Vault & Monument Co.

Montezuma, IAWayne Burial Vault Co., Inc.Indianapolis, INWelte Vault Co.

Danbury, IAWest Plains Vault & Mfg. Co.

Pomona, MOWicomico Vault Co., Inc.

Salisbury, MD Wieser Precast

Stewartville, MNWilbert Burial Vault (The James Co.)

Waycross, GAWilliams Vault Company

Emporia, VAWillmar Precast Co.

Willmar, MN

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National Concrete Burial Vault AssociationÒServing the death care industry with the very bestÓ

APPLICATION FOR MEMBERSHIP

Key Contact____________________________________Nickname_____________

Title ______________________________________________________________

Company Name _____________________________________________________

Street Address _______________________________________________________

City _____________________ State _______________ Zip __________________

Phone ___________________________ Fax ______________________________

E-mail ____________________________________________________________

Company Web Site ___________________________________________________

❐ Check here if you prefer to have your mail sent to your home.Home street Address _________________________________________City _____________________ State ______________ Zip ___________Home Phone _________________ Home Fax ______________________

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 of less about your product/services

❐ Please enroll me in NCBVA today!Signature indicates that you have read and agree to abide by NCBVAÕs Code of Ethicsand the rules which govern the National Concrete Burial Vault Association. Signa-ture is required before this application can be processed.

_________________________________________ ___________(Signature) (Date)

Dues Schedule

❐ Manufacturer MemberDues are based on total units sold forall locations of the company.

Please check appropriate level:❐ 1-999 Units ........$170

❐ 1000 - 1999 ........$260

❐ 2000 - 3499 ........$350

❐ 3500 - 4999 ........$435

❐ 5000 and more ....$525

❐ Associate Member....$150

❐ Franchise Group........$600

Payment InformationInclude payment with this completedform. We accept Visa, MasterCardand American Express

❐ Check is enclosed

Please charge my❐ Visa ❐ MasterCard ❐ Amex

Account #_____________________Expiration date _________________

Mailing Information

NCBVA900 Fox Valley Drive Suite 204

Longwood, FL 32779-2552(800) 538-1423

Fax: (407) 774-6751

www.ncbva.org

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

CODE OF ETHICS

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National Concrete Burial Vault Association, Inc.

FIRST CLASSAddress Correction Requested

Annual Convention • February 15-18, 2003 • Orlando, FL

Dear Readers,We at the National Concrete BurialVault Association Bulletin,would love to hear from you. Specifically weare looking for press releases from youso that we can continue to addressissues and topics that are directlyfacing you.

Do you have an idea for an articleof interest to other manufacturers?

Why donÕt you take a few minutesand send us a press release about yourhappenings. WeÕre interested in detailsabout special events, individuals whodeserve recognition, awards, new ser-vices you are providing. Suppliers: let us know about your newproducts and services. Color or blackand white photos are also welcome.

If you are unsure about how towrite your press release or article,donÕt hesitate to give me a call at(407) 788-1996 or e-mail me at [email protected]. It wouldbe my pleasure to assist you.

Looking forward to hearing fromyou,

Jan MonahanEditor

FAILURE TO BE SPECIFIC Ambiguities can complicate payment and leave a door open for disputes. The courts arefull of such cases. DonÕt just write on the line for the beneficiary Òmy wifeÓ or Òmy child.ÓSuch wording may not be sufficient, particularly in instances of multiple marriages or additional children either your own or by adoption. In naming beneficiaries, use full names.

ASSUMING YOUR WILL ÒHAS YOU COVERED.ÓGenerally, beneficiaries named in insurance policies and retirement plans trump any

instructions you leave in your will. Make sure you have specified beneficiaries in your poli-cies and plans. Many banks and investing accounts have mechanisms for naming beneficiaries so those assets can avoid probate. Check with your banks, mutual funds andbrokerage firms to see if ÒPayable on DeathÓ or ÒTransferable on DeathÓ options are available.

NOT LEAVING INSTRUCTIONS AS TO WHERE YOUR WILL, INSURANCEPAPERS, AND OTHER IMPORTANT RECORDS ARE KEPT. I have advised our members regarding this all-important responsibility in previous Counselarticles but it is worth repeating again. Remember that all the financial and tax advice inthe world is useless if appropriate family members canÕt find your documents or donÕtknow of their existence. Make sure your family is familiar with your most importantrecords and where they are kept. Store such records in a secure file, vault (could be concrete) or on one of the new online files that are available and inform your family of theirlocation.

Do your loved ones a favor. Check your records so you can avoid these mistakes.

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