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Frazer Consultants Launches Update to Tribute Center
Funeral technology company raises the bar for funeral personalization with several new enhancements to funeral software. - November 18, 2011 - Frazer Consultants
Frazer Consultants Concludes NFDA International Convention a Success
Funeral software company unveils enhancements to its personalization software at funeral industry trade show in Chicago, receives rave reviews. - November 18, 2011 - Frazer Consultants
Frazer Consultants Enables Tribute Video File Export for Digital Signs
Funeral software upgrade allows funeral professionals to export video tribute movie files from the Tribute Center to a computer or any device, including digital signage. - November 06, 2011 - Frazer Consultants
Rebuilding Together Orange County Executive Director Receives O’Connor Mortuary Heart & Soul Award
Mission Viejo resident Steve Carpenter has dedicated his life’s work to rebuilding Orange County with a hammer, nails, some dry wall and a huge stockpile of compassion. As executive director of Rebuilding Together Orange County, Carpenter has led thousands of volunteers in the revitalization... - October 26, 2011 - O’Connor Mortuary
O’Connor Mortuary Recognized for Community Outreach Programs at National Funeral Home Convention
Recognized nationally as a leader in the areas of strategic community outreach, education and professional development, O'Connor Mortuary recently carried the distinction of presenting to more than 100 industry peers on these topics at the 93rd annual Selected Independent Funeral Homes National Convention. - October 14, 2011 - O’Connor Mortuary
Frazer Consultants Releases Five New Video Clips for Its Tribute Video Software
Five expertly created and designed scenic nature video clips have just been released for use with the Tribute Center video creation software. - October 02, 2011 - Frazer Consultants
Chaplain Provides Spiritual Guidance to First Responders, Receives O’Connor Mortuary Heart & Soul Award
Chaplain Jeff Hetschel has been honored as the Sept. 2011 recipient of the O’Connor Mortuary Heart & Soul Award for his dedication to providing spiritual guidance and counsel to numerous police and fire department personnel throughout Orange County. - September 17, 2011 - O’Connor Mortuary
Dana Point Social Worker Receives O’Connor Mortuary Heart & Soul Award for Service to Local Marines and Their Families
The ideals of bravery, service and commitment are central to the U.S. Marine Corps. They also describe the unique mission of Dana Point resident and social worker Terry Rifkin. As a founding member of the Dana Point Fifth Marine Regiment Support Group, she provides invaluable and inspirational... - August 18, 2011 - O’Connor Mortuary
Costa Mesa Hospice Nurse, Community Heroine, Receives O’Connor Mortuary Heart & Soul Award
Costa Mesa resident recognized with July 2011 O'Connor Mortuary Heart & Soul Award for her courage, benevolence and unyielding service. A hospice nurse by trade, Julia spends her days bringing comfort and assurance to individuals in their greatest time of need. Julia has also been lauded as a community heroine for rescuing her neighbor from a burning building. - July 14, 2011 - O’Connor Mortuary
Optima Cremation Service is Proudly Providing Greensboro NC and Surrounding Areas with Premium Cremation Care
Optima Cremation Service, LLC is happy to announce to the public that Greensboro, North Carolina and surrounding areas now has a new alternative for direct cremation service needs. The staff of Optima Cremation Service is dedicated to providing premium cremation care to its clients. The quality... - July 11, 2011 - Optima Cremation Service
92-Year Old World War II Veteran Honored for Service to Community; Orange County Resident Decorated with O’Connor Mortuary Heart & Soul Award
Highly decorated for service to his country during World War II and the Korean War, Ward Payne has dedicated much of his life to protecting the freedoms of others. But even upon returning to civilian life, he still maintained his own personal legacy of service – this time by donating... - March 16, 2011 - O’Connor Mortuary
Laguna Niguel Teen Effecting Change by ‘Being the Change’; Philanthropic Endeavors Recognized with O’Connor Mortuary’s Heart & Soul Award
A few years ago, Laguna Niguel resident Kaitlyn Waterbury adopted Ghandi’s simple philosophy of “Be the change you wish to see in the world.” At just 18 years old, the Dana Hills High School student has already accomplished remarkable things for her school, her community and even... - March 09, 2011 - O’Connor Mortuary
78-Year Old Mission Viejo Woman Helps Feed Hundreds of Families; Recognized with O’Connor Mortuary Heart & Soul Award
78-year old Orange County native Jan Brick is no stranger to hungry mouths, having fed nine children, 22 grandchildren, and eight great grandchildren over the course of her enriched life. But beyond Brick’s commitment to feeding her own family, her decade-long resolve to the plight of more... - February 22, 2011 - O’Connor Mortuary
Aurora Casket Receives Top Honors for Community Service and Philanthropy Efforts
Casket company awarded 2011 Pillar Award from Smart Business and Medical Mutual - January 07, 2011 - Aurora Casket Company
John McQueen Named President and CEO of Anderson-McQueen Family Tribute Centers
Anderson-McQueen Family Tribute Centers is proud to announce John T. McQueen, CFSP, has been named President and CEO. As a second generation funeral director, John began his career in funeral service working part time while in high school for the family business. Upon his return from college, John... - December 31, 2010 - Anderson-McQueen Family Tribute Centers
Frazer Consultants Enhances Funeral Register Books
Frazer Consultants offers the industries most enhanced funeral register books complete with one time data entry due to integration with leading funeral management software companies. - November 29, 2010 - Frazer Consultants
Frazer Consultants Partners with Coats Funeral Home of Michigan
Coats Funeral Home of Waterford, Michigan joins Frazer Consultants family of death care customers to offer client families world renowned personalization products including tribute videos, personalized printing, and memorial webcasting. - November 25, 2010 - Frazer Consultants
John McQueen of Anderson-McQueen Family Tribute Centers Elected to the APFSP Board of Trustees
Anderson-McQueen Family Tribute Centers is proud to announce John T. McQueen, CFSP, has been elected to serve as on the Board of Trustees of the Academy of Professional Funeral Service Practice. The Academy membership elects new Board of Trustees members for a term of six years. Mr. McQueen was... - November 19, 2010 - Anderson-McQueen Family Tribute Centers
Aurora Casket Partners with Veterans Programs for a New Approach to Giving Back
Honoring the Veteran Program Recognizes the Sacrifice of America’s Heroes - November 10, 2010 - Aurora Casket Company
New Tribute Center Now Compatible with SRS Computing Funeral Home Management Software
Frazer Consultants new all-in-one suite funeral personalization software for tribute videos, personalized printing and live or delayed webcasts is now compatible with SRS Computing funeral home management software. - October 30, 2010 - Frazer Consultants
Frazer Consultants Launches Online Training Video for New Software
Death care professionals can now view an online training video demonstrating Frazer Consultants new all-in-one suite funeral personalization software for tribute videos, personalized printing and live or delayed webcasts. - October 27, 2010 - Frazer Consultants
Frazer Consultants Funeral Personalization Software Webinar a Success
Last Wednesday, Frazer Consultants held a webinar to present their brand new all-in-one suite, the Tribute Center. Funeral Home participants declared the webinar a success and praised the software as being powerful and affordable. - October 23, 2010 - Frazer Consultants
Frazer Consultants Partners with Oki Data Americas to Provide Affordable Printing for Funeral Homes
Frazer Consultants entered into a partnership agreement with Oki Printing Solutions to provide funeral homes fixed cost per page printing. - October 22, 2010 - Frazer Consultants
Frazer Consultants Holds Webinar Demo for Funeral Personalization Software
Join Frazer Consultants to learn about their brand new all-in-one Suite, the Tribute Center. Learn how to create stunning video tributes, amazing personalized print items, and offer live or delayed funeral webcasts. - October 17, 2010 - Frazer Consultants
NFDA Show Ends on High Note for Frazer Consultants
Frazer Consultants new All-in-One Personalization Software was well received at the NFDA conference this week. - October 16, 2010 - Frazer Consultants
Frazer Consultants Supports the NFDA as a Gold Sponsor
As a proud supporter of the NFDA and its initiatives, Frazer Consultants becomes a Gold sponsor. - October 14, 2010 - Frazer Consultants
Pet Passages by Anderson-McQueen Supports SPCA Tampa Bay's 20th Annual 3K Pet Walk
Pet Passages by Anderson-McQueen is proud to support the 20th Annual 3K Pet Walk to benefit the SPCA Tampa Bay October 16, 2010. Owning or bringing a pet is not required; you can walk in honor or in memory of a beloved pet. You may also visit the Pet Passages booth and place a picture in memory of a beloved pet on the pet memory wall. - October 10, 2010 - Anderson-McQueen Family Tribute Centers
Frazer Consultants to Attend NFDA International Convention
During the NFDA Convention, Frazer Consultants will be demonstrating their new All-in-One Suite funeral personalization software. - October 08, 2010 - Frazer Consultants
Eagle Coach Announces Record-Breaking Sale to Funeral Auto Company in Louisville
Fleet of twenty-three Cadillac vehicles delivered - September 09, 2010 - Eagle Coach Company
Anderson-McQueen Teams Up with Local St. Petersburg Businesses for 4th of July Flag Retirement Initiative
Anderson-McQueen Family Tribute Centers along with a handful of local St. Petersburg, Fla., businesses, is working to highlight the importance of proper flag retirement this July 4th weekend—allowing the general public to discard worn or tattered flags in the respectable manner in which they... - July 02, 2010 - Anderson-McQueen Family Tribute Centers
Anderson-McQueen Named Top Relay for Life Sponsor
Anderson-McQueen Family Tribute Centers is named top sponsor at St. Petersburg High School’s Relay for Life event May 14 – 15, 2010. A total of 19 teams are participating that include the Social Security Administration and The Sembler Company. Over 200 participants have raise over... - May 13, 2010 - Anderson-McQueen Family Tribute Centers
Anderson-McQueen Celebrates Arbor Day with 1000 Trees
Anderson-McQueen Family Tribute Centers is celebrating Arbor Day by providing more than 1000 trees for local residents to participate in a global reforestation project. Partnering with Seed Our Future, the St. Petersburg funeral home distributed cards to 1000 neighbors with a unique PIN code to be... - May 01, 2010 - Anderson-McQueen Family Tribute Centers
McCall's Bros. in Victoria, BC Will be Broadening Community Reach - New Westshore Location
McCall Bros. Funeral Director Ltd & Cremation Services in Victoria BC have opened a new location to better serve the Greater Victoria community. - April 22, 2010 - McCall's
Anderson-Mcqueen to Participate in National Healthcare Decisions Day
Anderson-McQueen Family Tribute Centers along with other national, state and community organizations, are leading a massive effort to highlight the importance of advance healthcare decision-making—an effort that has culminated in the formal designation of April 16, 2010 as National Healthcare... - April 14, 2010 - Anderson-McQueen Family Tribute Centers
Anderson-McQueen Encourages End of Life Conversations
Anniversary of Terri Schiavo’s Death Illustrates Importance of Pre-Planning. - March 31, 2010 - Anderson-McQueen Family Tribute Centers
Anderson-Mcqueen Family Tribute Centers Supports the American Cancer Society's Relay for Life
Anderson-McQueen Family Tribute Centers has donated all net proceeds from their annual Tree of Memories event, $2,565.00, to the American Cancer Society in support of Relay for Life. “The Trees of Memories event helps families remember their loved ones during the holiday season,” said... - March 04, 2010 - Anderson-McQueen Family Tribute Centers
Aaron Ruben Nelson Mortuary Opens New Funeral Home
Max Nelson and Jennifer Nelson Williams are pleased to announce that construction of their beautiful and spacious new funeral home is complete. Aaron-Ruben-Nelson Mortuary and A.R.N. Cremation Services moved into a 14,000 square foot colonial building at 11411 North Michigan Road in Zionsville, IN. - February 21, 2010 - Aaron Ruben Nelson Mortuary
New England Burials at Sea LLC Appoints First New England Online Reseller of the Atlantic Sea Burial Shroud®
Captain Brad White the president of NEBAS recently announced, “In addition to our popular ash scattering services, many families have also been requesting full body burials at sea, however, there were no suitable burial shrouds on the market available so we spent a year designing, developing & testing so we now we have the world's finest system available for ocean friendly biodegradable sea burials.” This new product uses a similar concept to what sailors 300 years ago used aboard their ships…. - February 17, 2010 - New England Burials At Sea Llc
John T. McQueen Earns Certified Funeral Service Practitioner Recertification
Anderson-McQueen Family Tribute Centers' vice president and chief operations officer recertified as Certified Funeral Service Practitioner. - January 22, 2010 - Anderson-McQueen Family Tribute Centers
New England Burials at Sea LLC Expands Fleet & Territory, Sea Burials Now Extend from Maine to the Carolinas for Up to 400 People
New England Burials At Sea is now offering larger fleet vessels that hold up to 400 people for affordable ash scattering and full body sea burials from ME to the SC. Recommended, fully insured operates, year round. Prices vary by market starting at $495. Sea Burials are affordable dignified alternatives to traditional burials while relieving family of significant financial burdens in their time of distress. 24-48 hour service level pending location, weather conditions and season. - December 09, 2009 - New England Burials At Sea Llc
Anderson-McQueen Family Tribute Centers Supports the American Cancer Society with Annual Tree of Memories Event
Anderson-McQueen Family Tribute Centers is hosting its annual Tree of Memories event to help families remember their loved ones this holiday season. Attendees reserve complimentary ornaments to place on Christmas trees located at the Tyrone Tribute Center. In addition to the complimentary angel... - November 25, 2009 - Anderson-McQueen Family Tribute Centers
Anderson-McQueen Family Tribute Centers Collects Toys for 22nd Annual Jim Rosenkrans Memorial Toy Run
Local funeral home calls on the community to fill their Harley-Davidson® hearse with toys. - November 23, 2009 - Anderson-McQueen Family Tribute Centers
Anderson-Mcqueen Family Tribute Centers Hosts Reflections: The American Funeral Tour at Ribfest
Mobile museum honors veterans, public safety officers, Presidents, historical figures and celebrities - November 11, 2009 - Anderson-McQueen Family Tribute Centers
Anderson-McQueen Sponsors Eighth Annual YMCA Mayor's Prayer Breakfast
More than 550 local residents joined together on October 29th for inspiration, prayer and uplifting music at the YMCA of Greater St. Petersburg's Eight Annual Mayor's Prayer Breakfast. One of the area's most popular community events, the morning is filled with prayer, worship and reflection on... - October 31, 2009 - Anderson-McQueen Family Tribute Centers
William B. McQueen Elected President of the Cremation Association of North America
Anderson-McQueen Family Tribute Centers is proud to announce that William B. McQueen, President and CEO, was elected president of the Cremation Association of North America (CANA) to serve the 2009-2010 association year. CANA is an association of cremationists, cemeterians, funeral directors,... - October 09, 2009 - Anderson-McQueen Family Tribute Centers
Anderson-McQueen Funeral and Cremation Centers Helps Tampa Bay Remember 9/11
Women used to wear black dresses and men wore black arm bands to commemorate their loss. Anderson-McQueen Funeral and Cremation Centers is helping St. Petersburg residents remember the heroes of 9/11 by flying 50 American flags and providing black memorial wristbands at each of its... - September 12, 2009 - Anderson-McQueen Family Tribute Centers
Bill McQueen to be Featured Presenter at Pet Loss Business Development Conference
Bill McQueen, President of Anderson McQueen Funeral Homes and Cremation Centers, will be speaking about practical business applications at the Pet Loss Business Development Conference 2009. - June 12, 2009 - Anderson-McQueen Family Tribute Centers
Anderson McQueen Funeral Homes Wins National Award
Anderson McQueen Funeral Homes of St. Petersburg won a prestigious award at the Lincoln Heritage 2009 annual conference. - June 06, 2009 - Anderson-McQueen Family Tribute Centers
Anderson-McQueen Funeral and Cremation Centers to Host Seminar: Thinking About Cremation?
Anderson McQueen is hosting a free seminar for the public on Wednesday, June 4, 2009. - May 29, 2009 - Anderson-McQueen Family Tribute Centers
Anderson-McQueen Funeral and Cremation Centers Encourages World War II Veterans and Supporters to Get Registered at Memorial
Nine out of 10 whom actively contributed to World War II are not recognized on the National WWII Memorial. Through the World War II Registry of Remembrances, the memory of America's World War II men and women of the armed services and any civilian who helped on the home front can be preserved at... - May 01, 2009 - Anderson-McQueen Family Tribute Centers