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Professional Funeral Organizations
Funeral Directors
Association of Kentucky
As early as 1861, persons engaged in funeral service met informally to discuss issues of common interest. Mr. T. J. Danahy of Lexington had been in correspondence with the undertakers of the various towns and cities in Kentucky in an effort to organize a convention or association for the purpose of mutual assistance, information, and so forth for a year. Then in 1882, the formal organization of the Kentucky Undertaker's Association was established statewide. With this humble, yet sturdy beginning, The Funeral Directors Association of Kentucky was born. It has continued to this day as a strong organization to promote high professional ideas and public service.
The Green Burial Council is a non-profit organization working to make burial more sustainable, economically viable, and meaningful.
We aim to reduce the carbon emissions, waste and the use of toxic chemicals in the cemetery/funeral field and utilize burial as a means of acquiring, restoring, and stewarding natural areas.
Founded in 2005, the Council has emerged as the "gold standard" among consumers, land trusts, park service agencies, cemetery operators, funeral homes, cremation companies and product suppliers.
How
are we
doing
it?
By developing a certification program that is bringing about a new ethic in death care rooted in transparency, accountability and ecological responsibility;
By building out an international network of "approved providers" ;
By educating the environmental/conservation community and the death care profession about opportunities to make burial better serve the planet; and
By supporting legislative efforts aimed at protecting the legitimate ecological/social benefits associated with eco-friendly death care.
Hospice care relieves suffering when a cure for an illness is not expected. It involves treatments that enhance a patient’s comfort and quality of life. Anyone with a life-limiting illness can access hospice care. Hosparus accepts referrals 24 hours daily.
Hosparus caregivers include medical directors, nurses, certified nursing assistants, social workers, expressive therapists, chaplains, bereavement counselors, support staff and volunteers who provide compassionate medical treatment and emotional and spiritual support.
The
Jewish Funeral
Directors of America
The Jewish Funeral Directors of America (JFDA) is an International association of funeral homes who predominantly serve members of the Jewish faith. The JFDA was organized in 1932 and since that time has been assisting people of the Jewish faith arrange meaningful and affordable funerals in the Jewish tradition. Herman Meyer & Son is proud to have been a member of JFDA since 1946. We recognize that that Jewish funeral service is a calling with great responsibilities, demanding high professional and service standards, eminently fair an honorable dealing with all whom we are called to serve, reaffirms this Code of Ethics and Professional Guide, obligating each of us, always to conduct ourselves and our establishments in keeping with the great traditions of our calling and our faith.
Founded in 2002, the National Independent Jewish Funeral Directors are providers of Jewish funeral services. We formed this group to create a network of independent family owned Jewish funeral providers to support one another in this changing environment and where many have expressed a need to have an individual service provider who is independent and will facilitate as an advocate for the families that we are all privileged to serve. In 2006, the organization changed its name to Kavod – The Independent Jewish Funeral Chapels. KAVOD in Hebrew means honor, respect, esteem, strong moral principles, and a source of pride. It is with these ideals that this organization has dedicated itself to having only the highest level of family owned Jewish firms as part of its’ organization. With this, the organization became recognized by other national organizations, including the National Funeral Directors Association, Selected Independent Funeral Homes, the International Conference of Funeral Service Examining Boards, and the International Order of the Golden Rule, as consultants for Jewish funerals.
The
environmental
impact
of
current
funeral
and
cemetery
practices
is
growing
too
clear to
ignore.
Everything
we bury
now that
does not
degrade
thoroughly
over
time is
there
for the
next
generation
to dig
up and
pay to
manage
tomorrow.
The
future
costs of
clean-up
are
rising
everywhere.
Savvy
developers
know
that. So
do
citizens
and
cemetery
owners.
Natural burial is not only beautiful (thanks to the diverse habitat and beautiful landscapes it creates) - it's practical, too. So is clean cremation, and - in our experience and contrary to popular belief - the USA is filled with practical people. Actually, most people around the world are practical, really, when you get right down to it - and when they're clear on the choices and the consequences of their actions, most people want to do the right thing. It's only a matter of time, and of providing sustainable options.
We can't bury plastic and stamped steel and chipboard and embalming fluid forever. The tide will turn, and natural burial will become one of the answers for a growing number of environmentally concerned people. As the paradigm shift around a natural end of life happens, a variety of opportunities will open up for both service and livelihood. The Natural Burial Company is working to help that happen.
NFDA's Mission Statement: The National Funeral Directors Association (NFDA) is the worldwide resource and advocate across all facets of funeral service dedicated to high ethical standards and helping members provide meaningful service to families.
As the leading funeral service organization in the United States, NFDA
provides a national voice for the profession and is dedicated to serving the
public. With more than 20,300 members, NFDA has been the premier organization
chosen by top licensed funeral directors for more than 120 years. Licensed
funeral directors, embalmers, mortuary science students and retired funeral
service professionals are all eligible for NFDA membership. NFDA members stand
for credibility, ethics, excellence and trust.
Upon joining NFDA, members agree to abide by NFDA's Code
of Professional Conduct. This code addresses the funeral director's
obligations to the families they serve and the decedents, as well as the
public, government and NFDA. The code assures consumers of the high ethical
standards upheld by NFDA members. Violations of the code may subject the
member to disciplinary action in accordance with the NFDA Constitution and
NFDA Bylaws.
NFDA's professional development programming offers more
innovative continuing education opportunities and resources than any other
funeral service organization to meet the needs and flexible schedules of
funeral service professionals. Options include conferences, seminars,
workshops, home study alternatives, online learning, teleconferences, web
seminars, and the only national preplanning certification program. NFDA
programs and events cover the skills funeral service professionals need to
know to provide excellence in service to families and to run successful
businesses. As NFDA continues to conduct research and monitor trends, we also
regularly update continuing education programming as well as career resources
and information for the profession and the public.
Herman Meyer & Son joined NFDA in the 1920's.
Founded
in 1917 as National Selected Morticians, we are a worldwide professional
association of over 1,400 independent, locally-owned funeral homes. Our
members operate under the strictest standards and best practices to offer you
confidence and preserve your trust during times of need. As a professional
association, we actively monitor our members to help ensure that you and your
loved ones receive the best care available when choosing a member of
Selected
Independent Funeral Homes.
Our member firms are operated by trusted, local
professionals who are often considered leaders in their communities. Many of
our funeral homes are run by multi-generation families who have a long
tradition of helping people. They are determined to offer consumers
Knowledgeable guidance, helpful information and a wide range of choices in
creating a meaningful tribute following the death of a loved one.
Herman Meyer & Son was asked to join Selected
Independent Funeral Homes in 1996.
Local Florists
Barbara's Florist
3500
Frankfort Avenue
Louisville, Kentucky 40207
ph. 502.895.0344
Broadway Florist Inc.
724
Lyndon Lane
Louisville, Kentucky 40222
502.425.6111
www.broadwayfloristinc.net
Dixie Florist
4823
Dixie Highway
Louisville, Kentucky 40216
502.449.2191
www.dixiefloristsky.com
Harpring Florists
1200
Barret Avenue (at Ellison Avenue)
Louisville, Kentucky 40204
502.459.1420
In Bloom Again Studio
502.361.9401
www.inbloomagain.com
Nanz & Kraft Florist
141 Breckenridge Lane
Louisville, Kentucky 40207
502.897.6551
www.nanzkraft.com
Panache Flowers & Gifts
100 Cannons Lane
(Cannons Ln. @ Frankfort Ave.)
Louisville, Kentucky 40206
502.899.3899
Schulz's Florist
947 Eastern Parkway
Lousiville, Kentucky 40217
502.635.8787
www.schulzsflorist.com
Susan's Florist
2731 Preston Highway
Louisville, Kentucky 40217
502.635.6351
www.susansflorist.com
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