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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Board ActionsLead NCBVA Forward ................. 4New Credit Card Program; NCBVA Will Cruise in 2011!

A Message fromthe President ............................... 7It’s Not Easy Being GreenBy Stephen Hatfield

Emergency Evacuation PlansPrevent Loss, Tragedy ................. 8By Dave Brugger, P.E.Plant Certification Representative

Update on Georgia Litigation..... 13By J. Scott Calkins, Esq.NCBVA Legal Counsel

Convention Wrap-up.................. 14

Membership Application ............ 20

NCBVA Certified Plants............. 22

Industry News ’N Notes............. 24

National Concrete Burial Vault Association, Inc.

P.O. Box 917525Longwood, Florida 32791

http://www.ncbva.org

PresidentStephen Hatfield

Hicks Industries, Inc.Mulberry, FL

President-Elect Hubert McQuestion

Lake Shore Burial Vault Co.Brookfield, WI

Secretary/TreasurerMichael Crummitt

Crummitt & Son Vault Co.Martins Ferry, OH

Immediate Past PresidentTodd Swihart

Saginaw Wilbert Vault Corp.Saginaw, MI

DirectorsWendy Bott BrownMark H. Bott Co.

Ogden, UT

Doug EvansCarolina Doric, Inc.

Florence, SC

Steve HandleyHandley Precast Systems, Inc.

Glendale, AZ

Dave LongEagle Burial Vault Association

Joliet, IL

Tony ColsonWilbert Funeral Services, Inc.

Forest Park, IL

Jerry RussellSouthern Ohio Vault Co.

Portsmouth, OH

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

Buffalo, NY

Blake SwinfordTrigard Vaults / Greenwood Plastics

Danville, IL

Steve VincentVincent & Son, Inc.

Galena, IL

Executive DirectorThomas A. Monahan, CAE

Certified Association Management Co.Longwood, FL

Legal CounselJ. Scott Calkins, Esq.

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Cover Photos:Upper (from left): Hubert McQuestion, President-Elect; Stephen Hatfield, 2010 President; Michael Crummitt, Secretary/Treasurer; Wendy Bott Brown, Director.

Lower Left: Scott Calkins has served as NCBVA’s legal counsel for more than 40 years. In recognition of his outstanding service, President Steve Hatfield presented him with a plaque at the annual meeting in Las Vegas.

Lower Right: Carol Schultz, Doric Vault of WNY, is serenaded by “Elvis.”


The NCBVA Board meets face-to-face at least once a year, and always at the annual meeting. A number of important actions were taken by the Board at its February 3rd meeting in Las Vegas:

NCBVA Makes “Goodwill” Payment Out of Legal Fund

Legal and Regulatory Fund so that NCBVA would be able to offer financial assistance in potentially precedent-setting court cases, such as the on-going case in Savannah, GA. The Board was apprised by Attorney Scott Calkins on the status of the Savannah case and Executive Director Tom Monahan reported that, as a result of fundraising efforts,

of support for the burial vault manufacturers involved in the Savannah case, the Board -

turers.

New Member Service!NCBVA Endorses Credit Card Program for MembersThe Board endorsed a new credit card program that Executive Director Tom Monahan searched out and presented as a possible member benefit. This program will provide extremely favorable terms to NCBVA members. (For details, please see ad, p. 27.)

Pack Your Bags; NCBVA Will Go Cruising in 2011!Freedom of the Seas was highly success-

ful in terms of attendance and member satisfaction, the Board authorized Executive Di-

convention on the Allure of the SeasThe Allure is currently nearing completion in Norway, and when built, it will be equal in size to its sister ship, The Oasis. These two ships are—bar none—the largest passen-ger ships in the world today and boast amenities previously unheard of in cruise travel. Don’t wait to reserve your space and select your accommodations! Limited number of

Restoration of Points in Certification of PlantsBased on a recommendation by David Brugger, NCBVA’s Plant Certification Repre-sentative, the Board approved the restoration of points detracted for safety issues on a certification inspection, provided the plant owner can provide documentation that the problem has been corrected.

Board AppointmentsThe Board accepted the resignation of Linda Darby Sempsrott of Trigard, who has

Trigard was formally appointed as her successor on the Board.

Linda Darby Sempsrott was appointed as NCBVA’s voting representative to the Funeral and Memorialization Information Council (FAMIC).

Blake Swinford (left) accepts a plaque on behalf of Linda Darby Sempsrott for her service as a member of the Board. Linda was unable to attend the convention due to the death of her grandmother.

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really missed a good experience—all the way around. You’re go-ing to read it elsewhere in this issue, but it bears repeating that we had a 55 percent increase in companies represented, and we be-lieve that’s due to NCBVA partnering with the World of Concrete. Those industry members who came to Las Vegas really appreciated that they could lit-erally do two things at the same time—take in an outstanding tradeshow AND meet with fellow burial vault manufacturers.

Notwithstanding the obvious benefits of mega tradeshows, the importance of spend-ing time with people who are also involved in your line of work cannot be overstated. In recent years our industry has been tak-ing some hits: from cremation, which was originally thought to be a passing fad; from aggressive steel and plastic manufacturers of burial vaults; from foreign competition; from Internet-based competition; and now, from the “green burial” trend.

The opportunity to get together and share ideas for meeting any current challenge is the strength of our organization. I’m pleased that, on the whole, we don’t whine about the economy or forces that may be having a negative impact on us. We look for solutions

to our common problems—as some say, “How to make lemon-ade out of lemons.”

Arriving at a game plan for meeting the “green burial” challenge was an excellent seminar sponsored by NCBVA and facilitated by Maureen O’Brien. (More details are covered in the

in three focused sessions that forced us to come to a number of realizations. One key point is that our industry has been “green” for years, but that message isn’t coming out loud and clear—especially to funeral home directors on whom we’ve been depending, more or less, to point out the benefits of concrete burial vaults (composed of natural ingredients that come from the earth; the ability to prevent chemicals from escaping into the earth; and capable of doing the ultimate job of efficiently protecting loved ones).

Those of us who participated in Mo’s seminar came to the conclusion that no clear definition of “green” exists, however; that there are “shades” of “green;” and that education is the key to helping the public and funeral home directors think of the concrete burial vault as the best and “green-est” choice.

Kermit the Frog, one of Jim Henson’s most popular and loved Muppets, immortalized individuality with the song, It’s Not Easy Being Green. Remember it? It ended with the words, “I am green and it’ll do fine, it’s beautiful, and I think it’s what I want to be.”

If NCBVA can collectively come up with an excellent defini-tion of green and shades of green, we have the means as a mem-ber of the Funeral and Memorialization Information Council (FAMIC) to get the word out to everyone. This calls for action: Who is willing to step forward and be part of a task force to take on this challenge for the benefit of all our members? Or do you have a better idea? Call me.

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Among the tools that NCBVA has available for you to use to promote concrete burial vaults in your community is the Green Ad (see full size on adjacent page). The ad is available in a pdf format that can be printed and provided to local funeral directors or published in local newspapers. If you would like a copy of the ad, email [email protected] or call 1-888-88-NCBVA.

Promoting Concrete VaultsIn Your Community

By Dave Brugger, P.E.NCBVA Plant Certification Representative

One of the most frequent issues I find dur-ing plant visits for certification purposes is the lack of an evacuation map and plan. When I enter a building for the first time, my mind paints a scenario in which all the occupants and I must exit in a hurry. I strongly recommend that you engage in this mental exercise, too, and prevent a potential business nightmare. Don’t guess! Plan for safety in any emergency.

When to EvacuateHere are just a few reasons that an emer-gency evacuation might be necessary:

chemical fumes

Simple Evacuation Plans Evacuation plans must be simple and easy to follow in the event of an emergency.Every employee must be familiar with the building layout and be able to exit safely from anywhere in the building. Training is required to insure that every employee understands emergency evacuation proce-dures.

Post Evacuation Maps An evacuation map should be posted wherever employees congregate (the locker room, offices and production areas, for example).

cations of fire extinguishers and exit doors.

such as stacks of inventory, large machinery, production areas, stairways, railings, electrical panels and

drawing.

be perfectly in scale, but it does need to properly represent the building shape and features.

during an evacuation so you can quickly account for everyone.

rendezvous location should be an open area, away from the building.

Emergency Evacuation PlansCan Prevent Loss and Tragedy


Requirements for Exit Doors Easy-to-operate exit doors must be reach-able from all locations in the building.

signs. It is best if the Exit signs are lighted.

be completely unlatched when the building is occupied.

safety but that could be confused with an exit, it should be marked Not an Exit.

inside or outside, at any of the exits. A clear path, as wide as the doorway, is required.

up doors don’t qualify as exits because they take too long to open.

Be aware that your state/county/city (whichever has jurisdiction) may not have strict enough building codes regarding exits. (Sad to say, but some states/mu-nicipalities don’t.) Nevertheless, you are still legally liable for the safety of your building. Take the extra steps to insure that people can quickly and safely exit your building.

Other Critical Elements For Emergency Evacuation & Disaster Management At the beginning of this column I advised about the importance of careful planning for safety. In addition to those elements already mentioned, there are additional considerations that should not be over-looked for emergency evacuation and disaster management.

Fire extinguishers of the correct type, currently inspected, must be in their proper locations.

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as wide as the panel, whichever is larger) must be completely free of obstacles in front of each major electrical panel.

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the panel itself must never be wet unless it is a weatherproof, outdoor-rated panel or discon- nect.

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some types of buildings.

aid kits are essential.

trained in first aid and basic life-saving techniques.

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given a copy of the evacuation map.

The safety of everyone in your building is your responsibility. In addition to the financial liability that would be yours, imagine how you would feel if some-one were entrapped and either seriously injured or killed in your building and you knew you had not taken proper action to prevent such a tragedy.

Dave Brugger, who has served as NCBVA’s Plant Certification Representative since April 2008, has more than 40 years’ experience in funeral service and burial vault manufacturing (including other precast concrete products). From 1975 to 2007 he owned and directed Horton-Wilbert Vault’s operations, budgeting, finance, production, product development and personnel management, restoring that company as a market leader. Contact him at [email protected].

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According to the National Funeral Directors Association (NFDA), the Haitian government has taken control of the mortuary response in Haiti and has not asked for or authorized assistance from any government or private organization. NFDA expressed outrage and concern to federal officials about media reports of how the Haitian government is handling the large number of casualties.

The federal government and mass-fatality response community share NFDA’s concern and displeasure and are working to communicate this to Haitian officials.

In particular, the federal government is concerned with the identification and repatriation of the bodies of U.S. citizens who died in the earthquake.

DMORT assessment teams are on the ground in Haiti and are only able to appraise the situation and provide reports to the federal government; DMORT has not been authorized to assist in the Haitian government’s mass-casualty response.

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NFDA’s volunteer list. Federal officials are well aware of NFDA’s efforts and know the volunteers stand ready for deployment. Funeral service professionals interested in volunteering in Haiti may call

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NCBVA Legal & Regulatory Fund Contribution Form

Here’s my contribution of: $10,000 $5,000 $1,000 $500 $100 Other $_________

Name:________________________________________________

Company: _____________________________________________

Address: ______________________________________________

City:_____________ State: __________ Zip:,________

Email Address: _________________________________________

Check enclosed (Make check payable to NCBVA Legal and Regulatory Fund, mail with this completed form)

Please charge my contribution to the following credit card:

American Express VISA MasterCard

Account Number: _________________________________

Expiration Date:_____________

Print Name (as it appears on card): _________________________________________

Signature on card: __________________________________________________

If paying by credit card you may fax this form to NCBVA’s secure FAX at 1-407-774-6751 or mail contribution form with payment to: NCBVA Legal and Regulatory Fund P.O. Box 917525 Longwood, FL 32791

“NCBVA accountants have said that contributions to this account are tax deductible. We encourage you, however, to check with your tax advisor to be sure the contribution is deductible in your case.”

You can also contribute on line through the NCBVA Web site: www.NCBVA.org or go directly to www.r=egonline.com/Checkin.asp?EventId=791970.

YES! I want to protect my business and contribute to the NCBVA legal and regulatory fund


Update on Georgia LitigationBy J. Scott Calkins, Esq.NCBVA Counsel

For more than a year now, NCBVA President Steve Hatfield, Execu-tive Director Tom Monahan and I have attempted to keep you all informed regarding the serious concrete burial vault litigation now taking place in Georgia.

Counsels for the parties to the litigation were advised by the

the trial-court-granted injunctive relief based on its legal determina-tion that the appellants’ concrete vault ban was unreasonable under Georgia Cemetery Law, the appeal does not fall within this Court’s equity jurisdiction. Accordingly, the appeal is transferred to the Court of Appeals.”

In my discussion with Georgia counsel for the concrete burial vault companies involved, I was advised by him that the cemeteries’ counsel may file a reply brief and that the vault counsel may need to file a short response. After the filing of the briefs, the Court of Appeals will either request oral arguments in the case or simply rule, based on the record and briefs submitted. It is expected that a ruling will be forthcoming by that Court in the fall of this year.

Through my columns in The Bulletin over the course of the past year, I have advised NCBVA members of the seriousness of this litigation. An adverse decision in Georgia could well be used as precedent in litigation in other states.

I surely don’t need to remind you that litigation can be very expensive. The vault manufacturers in the Savannah area have already expended in excess of

situation at the recent NCBVA annual

As stated by the main vault manufacturer from Savannah: “What happens in this litigation in Georgia will not be restricted to Georgia.”

You have been encouraged through issues of The Bulletin and direct mail to donate a contribution to the NCBVA Legal Fund. If you have not already made a contribution, I urge you to do so. (See contribution form on Page 12)

(Editor’s note: Because the information is detailed in issues of the Bulletin, Attorney Calkins did not repeat here the background

of the litigation concerning the ban of concrete burial vaults in five Georgia cemeteries and why such prohibition was implemented by the owner of the cemeteries. If you’ve misplaced your copies of the

refer to the “library” section of NCBVA’s website.)

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Partnering NCBVA’s annual convention with the World of Concrete (WOC) proved to be an enticing carrot for members of the concrete burial vault industry. Although most would still agree that the economy is sluggish,

NCBVA had a whopping 55 percent increase in companies

convention in Key West. Including burial vault manufacturers and

Las Vegas. The opportunity to see a wide variety of products and equip-

member said, “I was very pleased with the ability to do two major things this year: network with my colleagues in the industry at NCBVA and also make the best possible deal on new equipment at the WOC show.”

A number of NCBVA’s supplier members had a presence at the WOC show and also had a complimentary table at NCBVA’s “partnership plaza,” where meetings, seminars and nearly all food functions are held in one large meeting room. There was an in-crease in associate members with a sales presence and two burial vault manufacturing companies—Norwalk Wilbert and Minnick Services’ spin-off, Paws to Remember— joined this group to show other burial vault manufacturers some product options for diversification.

Discussion of Hot IssuesSpeaker Maureen (“Mo”) O’Brien, founder and CEO of Maureen O’Brien & Sons, was brought in to facilitate a discussion on the question, “What is the best way for concrete burial vault manu-facturers to compete in the green burial market?”

“The green burial trend is the current pain in this indus-try, and we have to talk about it,” Mo announced at the start of her session. She then established what she described as a cafe scenario, a coffee-house discussion-group situation. In addition to the primary discussion question, Mo encouraged participants

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to think further outside the box and expanded the question to include: Are there secondary markets in which you are already involved or that you could enter?

Lessons LearnedFollowing lengthy and emotional discussons, the groups agreed on cohesive points and an action plan:

The burial vault industry is composed of good, respectable people;There are different shades of “green”;No universally acceptable definition of a “green burial” cur-rently exists;Members of industry must educate the public, funeral homes & cemetery owners; Use Internet blogs as an education media;Do something!Protect the traditional burial; traditional cemeteries help preserve history;Promote concrete vaults - Utilize the ad, “Are you protecting Mother or Mother Nature?”

What Can NCBVA Do?Participants agreed that a collective voice is a stronger voice. President Steve Hatfield pointed out that NCBVA is a member of the Funeral and Memorialization Information Council (FAMIC). He said it would be a logical step for NCBVA to come up with a comprehensive definition of a “green burial,” including “shades of green,” and present it to FAMIC for industry-wide adoption

The conference closed with a fun-filled Viva Las Vegas style -

ances by Las Vegas showgirls and “Elvis.” .

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

Allure of the SeasFebruary 20-27, 2011

(Right) Artist’s rendering ot the stateroom with balcony. Illustration mayy not be an exact repre-sentation of staterooms.

(Above) Balcony view of Central Park.

(Below) Guests stroll and play on the Board-walk.

Deck 8

Name of Company_____________________________________________________________________________________________

Mailing Address ________________________________________ City, State, Zip _______________________________________

Telephone Number______________________ Fax Number _________________ E-mail ___________________________________

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

____________________________________________________________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________________________________________________________

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

February 20-27, 2011

Convention Cruise Rates

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

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

Registration deadline is December 1, 2010.

Choose Your Cabin Preference

1.___________ 2.__________ 3.____________

Deck 8 - All Ocean/Balcony Rooms Double Occupancy Only****The cabins listed below will only accommodate two people. If you have more than two people per room, you will need to contact NCBVA headquarters for a cabin assignment.

Portside: 8130, 8132, 8134, 8136, 8138, 8140, 8142, 8144, 8146, 8156, 8158, 8160, 8166, 8168, 8170, 8266, 8278, 8288, 8290, 8292

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

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

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

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

TOTAL = $__________

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Signature: _____________________________________________________

Mail or Fax this form to:

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

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

Calumet Wilbert Vault Co. Inc. Gary, INCapital Precast, Ltd. St. Johns, NL, CanadaCarolina-Doric, Inc. Florence, SCCentral Burial Vaults, Inc. Marlow, OKCentral Burial Vaults, Inc. Oklahoma City, OKCentral Burial Vaults, Inc. Tulsa, OK

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

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

Jacson, Inc.

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

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

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

Plant Certification Program

NCBVA Certified Vault Manufacturing Plants


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

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NCBVA Certified Vault Manufacturing Plants(Continued)

Pennsylvania Concrete Vault Co. Greensburg, PA Perfection Vault Woodson, ILPhenix Vault Phenix City, ALPioneer Vault, Inc. Doylestown, PAPoplar Bluff Doric Vaults, Inc. Poplar Bluff, MOPrecast Concrete Products, Inc. Blissfield, MI Precision Precast Inc. Pittsfield, MAQuality Burial Vault Co.

Rex Vault Service Newton, ILRocky Mountain Monument/Vault Sandy, UTRoland-Wilbert Vault Co. Clinton, IARoland-Wilbert Vault Co. Marion, IASaginaw Wilbert Vault Corp. Saginaw, MISam Green Vault Corp. Lynchburg, VASt. Louis Wilbert Vault Co. St. Louis, MO

Saline Vault Co. Sweet Springs, MOSanteiu Vaults Inc. Livonia, MISexton Wilbert Corporation Blomington, INSheldon Vault Co. Sheldon, IAShore Vault & Precast Co. Exmore, VASimerly Concrete Products, Inc. Bristol, TNSimerly Vaults, Inc. Knoxville, TNSouthern Ohio Vault Co. Portsmouth, OHSouthern Vault Service Blakely, GASpoerr Precast Concrete Sandusky, OHSI Funeral Services

SI Funeral Services Gerard, PASI Funeral Services Parsons, KSSI Funeral Services

Sunnycrest, Inc. Auburn, NY

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

Whitman Vault Co. Whitman, MAWicomico Vault Co., Inc. Salisbury, MD Wieser Precast Stewartville, MNWieser Doric Vault Co. LaCrescent, MNWilbert Burial Vault Co. Atlanta, GAWilbert Burial Vault Co. Waycross, GAWilbert Burial Vault Co. Muskegon, MIWilbert Burial Vault Co. Traverse City, MIWilbert Services Lancaster, NYWilbert Vaults of Houston, Inc.

Willbee Concrete Products Jackson, MIWilliams Wilbert Des Moines, IAWilliams Vault Company Emporia, VAWillmar Precast Co. Willmar, MNZeiser Wilbert Vault Co. Elmira, NY


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March 10-13ICCFAGrand Hyatt & San Antonio Convention Center

March 25-27CFSA Winter SeminarCharleston Place HotelCharleston, SC

April 8-10NFDA Professional Women’s ConferenceThe Mulberry InnSavannah, GA

April 22-24OGR Annual ConferenceBroadmoor ResortColorado Springs, CO

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

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

October 10-13NFDAConvention CenterNew Orleans, LA

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

Trigard NamesNew Creative DirectorTrigard proudly welcomes Julia Megan Sullivan to its team as creative director. A Danville High School alumna, Ms. Sullivan is pleased to be joining the team after serving as marketing manager for Carle Clinic in Urbana, Il. Ms. Sullivan brings more than a decade of experience, specializing in bridging creative advertising with marketing strategy. She attended Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh, PA, and holds a BA from New York University.

Cemen Tech’s New PumperCemen Tech Inc. , manufacturer of volumetric mixers, introduces the newest innovation in the production and placement of concrete with the CTI pumper package. This self -contained system was engineered in cooperation with Reed Pump and is designed to transport a Cemen Tech MCD8-

capable of transporting eight cubic yards of materials, and it and the pump are capable of

fresh high-quality concrete. Contractors no longer need to tie up additional manpower and equipment in transporting both the mixer and pump unit to the job site.

In MemoriamFlorence M. Darby of Danville, IL passed away on January 27 at the age

of James “Big Jim” Darby and David Darby, both of Danville. She had eight grandchildren, including Linda Darby Sempsrott, Donna Walthall, Rich Darby, Tom Darby, all of Danville; Karen Ritz of Peoeria, AZ; Scott Darby

AZ and Stephanie Darby of Carmel, IN.

sister, Betty Farr of Danville. Florence and her husband, Charles W. Darby,

when they purchased Sunset Memorial Park where Florence served in many capacities throughout the years. Our deepest sympathy is extended to

the entire family.

Watkins Named VP Of NFDA OperationsMichael J. Watkins, CFSP, has been named senior vice president of operations of the National Funeral Directors Association (NFDA). In his new role, Watkins will oversee the Member Services Division, the International Relations Department, and the association’s internal operations, which includes the Accounting, Information Technology and Human Resources departments.

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