Kavod’s Fall meeting creates new relationships with NFDA and Selected Independent Funeral Homes and also unveil a new product with Matthews Casket Division
Fairfield, CT- At its’ Fall Meeting, part of the NFDA Convention and Expo in Boston, Kavod – The Independent Jewish Funeral Chapels had important conferences with Anna Bernfeld and John Fitch from NFDA and Rob Paterkiewicz and Thomas Broussard from Selected Independent Funeral Homes. These conferences were discussions on how each association can help with not only the independent Jewish funeral home, but how we can all assist the independent funeral home. The discussions were very productive and formed new relationships. Kavod honorary member, Richy Adlman, along with Matthews Casket Division, also unveiled their newest all wood construction casket called Kavod, designed exclusively for the association. The new casket which consists of a specific Kavod embroided panel, all wood perfection cut shell design with new all wood hinging system, all wood sliding front latches, a newly designed lid support with locking security system, and the availability of interchangeable panel designs, a first in the product line, will be offered starting late 2009 to its members. Kavod is proud and thankful to have been apart of the events in Boston and their newly formed relationships. Kavod will now look to April 2010 when they will hold their Spring Meeting in Aventura, Florida.
KAVOD ELECTS NEW OFFICERS TO SERVE FROM 2010 –2013
FAIRFIELD, CT – Kavod - The Independent Jewish Funeral Chapels is proud to announce the election of a new slate of officers to serve the association from January 2010 - January 2013. Their commitment and teamwork will help Kavod continue its growth as an international consultant on Jewish funeral burial practices. Congratulations to PRESIDENT: Jason Goldstein, Roth-Goldsteins' Memorial Chapel, Atlantic City, New Jersey, VICE PRESIDENT: Joyce Torchinsky, Torchinsky Hebrew Funeral Home, Washington, D.C., TREASURER, Jay Mesnekoff, Mesnekoff Funeral Home, Amherst, New York, and SECRETARY: Jeff Friedman, Houston Jewish Funerals, Bellaire,Texas. These officers will be installed Wednesday October 28th in Boston, Massachusetts at Kavod's Fall Meeting, being held with the NFDA's International Convention and Expo. Also at the meeting, Kavod members will be strengthening their relationships with NFDA and Selected Independent Funeral Homes and discuss various issues concerning the funeral service industry.
5/20/2009
Learning and Educating: The Two Important Accomplishments of Kavod Members with Matthews Casket Division
Kavod - The Independent Jewish Funeral Chapels are proud to announce another successful meeting that moves the organization forward as a consultant on Jewish funeral services. Held in York, Pennsylvania and sponsored by Matthews Casket Division, half of Kavod’s membership attended and were treated to a personal tour of the York Wood Plant by Bill Shaffer, Lisa Anderson, and Ray Hughes. The membership felt that the tour gave them a better understanding on the construction of a wood casket and more of an appreciation for the product. Besides the meeting of members, Kavod continued their discussion on the Future of Funeral Service with Doug Gober focusing on a family’s perception of the funeral director. Also in attendance representing Matthews were Joseph Bartolacci, President and CEO, Matthews International, James Doyle, Group President, Matthews International, Jay Diaz, Seminar Coordinator / Marketing, Matthews Casket Division, Yves Allard, Manager of Quality Control, Matthews Casket Division, and Richard Adlman, an Honorary Member of Kavod and "AWC" Market Manager, Matthews Casket Division. Now Kavod has begun their countdown to their Fall Meeting to be held Wednesday October 28th in Boston as part of the NFDA International Convention and Expo.
11/19/2008
KAVOD MOVES INTO THE FUTURE AS A RECOGNIZED JEWISH FUNERAL ORGANIZATION WITH FLORIDA MEETING
Kavod – The Independent Jewish Funeral Chapels had a wonderful two day meeting in the warm sun of Hollywood, Florida. Besides handling organizational affairs, Kavod was honored to have Joseph Bartolacci, Chief Executive Officer and President, Richard Adlman, AWC Product and Sales Director, who was also elected an honorary member, and Steve Duffy, Vice President – Sales Midwest, all representing Matthews International. Doug Gober, also representing Matthews, made a wonderful presentation on the Future of Funeral Service. Kavod also welcomed, Bruce Jacobs from Your Funeral Advocate LLC, Cheryl Silvey, Marc Kamhi, and David Eaton from the Jet Blue Cargo Department, and John Bikus from Legacy.com. With this conference, Kavod strengthened its relationship with Matthews International, Legacy.com, and Jet Blue Airways and continues to grow as a national consultant on the Jewish funeral.
11/12/2007
THE NATIONAL INDEPENDENT JEWISH FUNERAL DIRECTORS (NIJFD) IS NOW KNOWN AS KAVOD - THE INDEPENDENT JEWISH FUNERAL CHAPELS
The National Independent Jewish Funeral Directors have become Kavod, the Independent Jewish Funeral Chapels. Kavod means “honor, respect, esteem, strong moral principals, distinction, and a source of pride.” It is with these words that this organization is dedicated to having the most elite family-owned Jewish funeral homes as part of its organization. Their members provide the absolute best service to the Jewish community and to our relatives in Israel. Kavod is recognized by such organizations as the International Conference of Funeral Service and the National Funeral Directors Association.
