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In this issue. . . • Go to Convention FREE ............3• Manufacturer’s Profile ................4• Industry Calendar........................8• Certified Plants..........................12 T he American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) task group developing

standards for the precast concrete vault industry invites all interested parties toparticipate. We are working hard at defining the performance criteria and

requirements for concrete vaults. Global standards do not currently exist and some of the products on the market do not provide the performance required.

We recently submitted the ballot titled: “Standard Practice for Minimum StructuralDesign Loading for Precast Concrete Burial Vaults.” The subcommittee ballot for this standard opened October 20, 2004 and will remain open for voting for 30 days. When it closes, the comments will be reviewed immediately so that the standard is ready for the main committee vote at the AnnualASTM December meeting.

According to the ASTM, “a practice is defined as a definitive set ofinstructions for performing one or more specific operation that does notinclude a test result.” Basically, it is a general usage standard definingthe criteria that makes a vault a vault. Included in the standard are cover, base, and walldesigns similar to requirements set in place by Catholic Cemeteries or NCBVA. Thebiggest difference is the process is explained in greater detail and once approved will be a standard set on a global scale.

The other item we are developing is titled: “Standard Specification for Precast ConcreteBurial Vaults.” The “Specification” contains greater detail. This standard addresses design criteria and manufacturing practices for the concrete burial vault industry.

The work on defining test methods is still underway. Test methods require explicitdetail: A definitive procedure that produces a test results (i.e. Center Load Test Method) and required results.

For further information, contact Merry Wirth, Wilbert Funeral Services, Inc., Broadview,Illinois. Phone: 708-865-1600 x247; email: [email protected]

Charley, Frances, Ivan, Jeanne––Flo-ridians won’t soon forget those fournames. They were the four hurri-canes that crisscrossed the state leav-ing devastation in their wake. Ourthoughts and prayers are with thosewho lost so much in these storms.

The NCBVA headquarters officelocated in the center of the state wasspared of any damage. During eachstorm, Emergency Procedures wereinvoked to insure the integrity of theassociation’s documents and data.

We lost several productive daysduring each storm due to power,phone, and computer outages. Weapologize for any inconvenience tomembers who tried to reach us dur-ing those times and for the delay inproduction of this newsletter.

Hurricane Flood Waters Raise VaultsFlood waters from recent hurricanes haveposed problems for cemeteries in the South.According to news reports, flood watersraised the exposed lid on one burial vaultand threatened several others. The vault wasin a private cemetery which does not have to meet the state’s requirements that vaultsbe under 12 inches of soil. It’s the first timein many years since such an incident hashappened in Florida, according to the state’schief of the Bureau of Funeral and

Cemetery Services.Several caskets floated up and out of

their graves in Georgia after HurricaneJeanne dumped heavy rain in the region.Officials said a flash flood rolled througha cemetery in Folkston, Georgia, seepinginto and filling some graves, forcing thecaskets to float up and lift the lids on theunlined vaults. An investigation couldlead to changes in Georgia’s funeral in-dustry, the news reports said.

Surviving the ’Canes:NCBVA Office InvokesEmergency Mode

Task Force Seeks InputFor Global Vault Standards

Vol. 20 ■■ No. 5 ■■ October 2004

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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

PresidentJ.C. Clifton

Quality Burial Vault Co.Houston, TX

President-Elect Graham MacLeod

Detroit Wilbert Vault Co.Detroit, MI

Secretary/TreasurerDarren Baxter

Baxter Burial Vault ServiceCincinnati, OH

Immediate Past PresidentDan Hicks

Hicks IndustriesMiami, FL

DirectorsMartin Begun

Eagle Burial Vault AssociationDetroit, MI

Warren ChandlerMaster Grave Service, Inc.

Bogart, GA

Michael CrummittCrummitt and Son Vault Co.

Martins Ferry, OH

Linda Darby SempsrottTrigard Vaults / Greenwood Plastics

Danville, IL

Stephen HatfieldHicks Industries, Inc.

Mulberry, FL

Hubert McQuestionLakeshore Burial Vault Co.

Brookfield, WI

Todd SwihartSaginaw Wilbert Vault Corp.

Saginaw, MI

Steve VincentJ.P. Vincent & Son, Inc.

Galena, IL

Scott WattsWatts Vault & Monument Co.

Des Moines, IA

Curt ZamecWilbert Funeral Services, Inc.

Forest Park, IL

Executive DirectorThomas A. Monahan, CAE

Certified Association ManagementCompany

Longwood, FL

Legal CounselJ. Scott Calkins, Esq

If you would like to attend NCBVA’s 2005 Annual Convention in Hawaii and would like to save a few bucks doing so, here’s a way to “work your way to the convention.”

presentations related to the burial vault industry during the convention slated for February 21-23, 2005 at the WaileaMarriott on the island of Maui.

“We are particularly interested in receiving sub-missions related to such subjects as business operations, marketing, and transition planning, butwe are not limited to these areas,” said ConventionChair, Linda Darby-Sempsrott. Presentations mustbe 60-90 minutes in length and be accompanied by

an appropriate PowerPoint® visual presentation.

If you are selected to make a presentation, youwill receive a complimentary registration to theentire conference, valued at approximately $500 (airfare is on your own).

Members who would like to make presentations must submit a suggested title and a 100-200 word description (abstract) of the proposed presentation tothe conference committee. Include your name, company and telephone number along with

the abstract and mail to Tom Monahan,CAE, Executive Director, National ConcreteBurial Vault Association, 900 Fox ValleyDrive, Ste 204, Longwood, FL 32779.Contact the association office at (407) 788-1996 if you need additional information.

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Tri-State Trial DelayedA trial for the operator of the Tri-StateCrematory who is accused of failing to burnhundreds of corpses has been postponedwhile the state Supreme Court hears anappeal of scores of criminal charges.Among other points, defense attorneysargue that dead bodies are not property subject to the state’s theft laws. The 787criminal charges against Ray Marsh include 439 counts of theft.The GeorgiaSupreme Court agreed to hear the appeal.Court officials said justices would probablynot hear arguments before February.

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Not many family-owned businesses can claim being successful for three generations, but the Evans, Shade, Con-O-Lite Burial Vaults and Crematory, Inc. in Leola, PA is proud to count itself as one of those. Leola is located in picturesque Lancaster County, and the company primarily services the

suburban area of Lancaster, Harrisburg and Lebanon.“Basically, there are seven of us who are related to each other and who are involved in

the business,” says R. Paul Evans, Vice President. “My cousin Bill Evans is the President.Because we are family, we try to treat everyone like family. Every funeral is handled likeit’s for one of our own family members, and we do specialty things—such as add emblems

or do special colors—to personalizeour vaults.”

Many of the employees are considered family, too, because they’veworked in the business so long. Oneman has worked for the company for40 years. His son, in turn, has alreadyworked for the Evanses for 25 years.(Visit the company Web site atwww.evanseagle.com to see many ofthe staff of 35 pictured. Note theiryears of service. Quite a record intoday’s times.)

Genealogy of the BusinessHere’s the genealogy of the business:Robert Evans (Paul’s father), Chairmanof the Board, is currently the patriarchof the company. In 1916, his Uncle“Doc” Landis started BarevilleConcrete Co. He manufactured concrete block, bird feeders and thelike. Many of the homes in Bareville,Lancaster County and the surrounding

counties are built with block. Sometime after World War II, however, the building industryslowed down. In a diversification effort, the first burial vault was manufactured, and therest, as they say, is history. Robert’s father (Leroy) bought the company—which becamethe Bareville Burial Vault Co. Robert bought the plant in the early ’60s. It became an Eagle franchise in 1976. In 1985, the company purchased Shade Burial Vault Company in Harrisburg, and the latest acquisition (2004) was the Con-O-Lite Burial Vault Companyin Schaefferstown.

All three plants are within an hour’s drive of each other, making it convenient for theEvans group to service their funeral director clients in the immediate area. The managershave cultivated a relationship with the funeral directors and service about 6,000 funerals a year, handling as many of the details as requested—from providing the vault to settingup the tent and other services. Because they are based in a rural area, they are familiar with setting up in small church cemeteries.

At Evans,Everyone’s Considered Family

Family philosopyhas endured forthree generationsat this Pennsylvaniaplant.

By Sylvia HeidemannNCBVA Staff Writer

The Evans, Shade, Con-O-Lite Burial Vault

and Crematory, Inc.15 Graybill RoadLeola, PA 17540800-352-4905

FAX 717-646-0022

Left to right: Dave Deihm , General Manager; Leon Frey, Shop Foreman; Carl

Evans, brother and 3rd generation; R. Paul Evans, Partner and VP 3rd generation;

William Evans, Partner and President 3rd generation; Allison Evans, Secretary and

daughter of Bill 4th generation and Shane Evans 4th generation and runs the concretemixer.


The company manufactures EAGLESENTINEL, TRIGARD, DORIC and Con-O-Lite lines of burial vaults. On a dailybasis, 24 units are produced at the Leolaplant, while the Schaefferstown plant produces 10. The company is rated as a 5-star burial vault manufacturing plant.

Cremation Services, TooA national trend is toward cremation, therefore the company offers this service,doing approximately 1,500 cremations ayear. A business goal is to maintain thislevel of service. In 1990 a crematory wasstarted at the Leola location, and a secondunit was put into service in 1999. With theacquisition of Con-O-Lite came a third unitin Schaefferstown. The crematoriums areregularly inspected by the PennsylvaniaDepartment of Environmental Protection.

The Evans, Shade, Con-O-Lite Burial Vaultand Crematory is a member of theCremation Association of North America(CANA) and all its technicians are CANAcertified.

“We’re trying to deal with trends andplan for the future,” says Paul Evans. “That’swhy we offer emblems and motifs (cars,flowers, animals, crests, etc.) when possibleto personalize the vault and reflect the personality of the deceased. We have a digitized engraver for urn vaults.” The company also carries a line of Clark metalvaults.

“One of the challenges of our business,as we see it,” Evans continues, “is the consolidation of the industry. We work veryclosely with the funeral directors. We areactive in all industry associations, such asthe NCBVA (longtime members), Eagle

Burial Vault, Doric Products, thePennsylvania Concrete Burial VaultAssociation, CANA, the Funeral Directorsof American, and the Pennsylvania FuneralDirectors Association. By active, I mean weparticipate in golf outings, conferences andexhibits, and have held or currently holdoffices in these important associations.”Robert Evans served on the NCBVA Boardof Directors years ago.

A Marriage of SkillsBill and Paul Evans consider their familybusiness to be a marriage of skills, andthey’re determined to make that marriagework. Bill has devoted his entire career tothe business, focusing on plant operations.Paul worked as a civil engineer for manyyears. When he returned to join the familybusiness, he computerized the office operations to increase their efficiency. Butthe two men agree that the most importantskill of all is the ability to deal with peopleand treat them like family. That’s one skillthat’s been practiced since 1916—from thetop down.

“One of the challenges of our business, as we see it, is theconsolidation of the industry. We work very closely with the funeral directors. We are active in all industry associations...” ––Paul Evans

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Jerry and Ruby Cooper, owners of CentralBurial Vaults, Inc. of Oklahoma, hosted theirannual plant tour for a group of 26 mortuaryscience students from the University ofCentral Oklahoma in September. The juniors and seniors were excused fromclasses to attend the morning tour and learnhow concrete burial vaults are manufactured by Central Burial Vaults.

The tour began with a social time thatincluded morning refreshments, introductions of Central Burial Vaultemployees and a brief history of Centraland Doric companies.

Richard Cooper, production manager,and Michael Peery, director of funeral homerelations, led the tour, beginning with ademonstration on stripping the concretevault from the mold and preparations topour concrete. The students then watchedas the production crew poured several units.Richard emphasized the importance of primary and secondary steel reinforcementin the walls and lid of the burial vault. Todemonstrate the difference he drove thefront wheels of a Ford F-650 vault truckonto two vault lids. One lid was previouslypoured especially for the demonstrationwithout any primary or secondary wire

reinforcement, however, it did containfibers. The other lid was taken from stockwhich included primary, secondary reinforcement and fibers. As the frontwheels of the truck drove up on the lids the one without the secondary reinforcement immediately collapsed, butthe other lid remained intact throughout the remainder of the tour. This was anexcellent visual demonstration of theimportance of steel reinforcement in concrete.

Throughout the tour the group askedmany questions which were addressed byRichard and Michael. At the conclusionthere were scholarships awarded by CentralBurial Vaults to four students. Thepresentation of the scholarships was given

by Kristen Cooper, a third generationemployee of the family owned-business andgranddaughter of the owners, Jerry andRuby Cooper. Those who received anaward were Traci Williams of Alva,Oklahoma; Megan Stansbury of Bethany,Oklahoma; Victoria Seaman of Chelsea,Oklahoma; and Valerie Jensen of Red Oak,Iowa. The tour ended with a buffet lunch ata nearby restaurant.

Jerry and Ruby Cooper are life-timecontributors to the Mortuary Department atUCO and are proud to be able to help in the educational process and future of hopeful funeral directors.

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TODAY’S CHUCKLE: A young preacher was asked tohold a graveside burial service at a small local cemeteryfor someone with no family or friends. En route to the

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NCBVA Certified Vault Manufacturing Plants

��NCBVA proudly recognizes the following companies

which have a current standing in the Plant Certification Program

NCBVA Certified Vault Manufacturing Plants

��Abel Vault & Monument Co.

Canton, ILAbel Vault & Monument Co.

Pekin, ILAmerican Concrete Industries

Bangor, MEAmerican Vault Co.

Cleveland, OHAmerican Vault & Concrete Prod.

Detroit, MIArnold-Wilbert Corp.

Goldsboro, NCArrow Vault Co., Inc.

Lafayette, INAtlas Concrete Products, Inc.

Orlando, FLBabylon Vault Co.

New Windsor, MDBadger Burial Vault Co.

Eau Claire, WIBaumgardner 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.

Morris, MNBrown-Wilbert, Inc.

St. Paul, MNBruns Norwalk Vault Co.

Saint Louis, MOBrutsche Concrete Products

Battle Creek, MIBrutsche Concrete Products

Benton Harbor, MIBuckeye Vault Service

Mansfield, OHBush Concrete Products, Inc.

Muskegon, MIC & M Precast

Kerrville, TXCalumet Wilbert Vault Co. Inc.

Gary, INCarolina-Doric, Inc.

Florence, SCCentral Burial Vaults, Inc.

Marlow, OKCentral Burial Vaults, Inc.

Oklahoma City, OKCentral Burial Vaults, Inc.

Tulsa, OKCentral New York Vault Co.

Cortland, NYCentury Vault Co., Inc.

Barnstable, MACheboygan Cement Products Co.

Cheboygan, MIChesapeake Burial Vault Co.

Ingleside, MDChristy Vault Co., Inc.

Colma, CA

Cooper Wilbert Vault Co.Middletown, DE

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

Delaware Valley Vault Co.,Philadelphia, PA

DePue Wilbert VaultSavannah, GA

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 VaultIola, KS

Doric of Nashville, Inc.Nashville, TN

Doric of Northeast ArkansasJonesboro, AR

Doric of South TexasElsa, TX

Doric Concrete VaultsLimon, CO

Doric Concrete Vaults, Inc.Newton, KS

Doric Manufacturing Co.Boaz, AL

Doric Mississippi, Inc.Vicksburg, MS

Doric-South, Inc.Demopolis, AL

Doric Vault of Eastern NY, Inc.Hudson, NY

Doric Vault of Western NY, Inc.Depew, NY

Doric Vault Co.Griffin, GA

Dura VaultNorth Bend, OH

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

Fon du Lac Wilbert VaultFon du Lac, WI

Forsyth Bros.Fithian, IL

Forsyth Bros. Concrete Prod.Terre Haute, IN

Gettysburg Burial Vault Co.Gettysburg, PA

Golden Eagle Vault Co.Rocky Mountain, VA

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.Miami, FL

Hicks Industries, Inc.Mulberry, FL

Horton PrecastGerard, PA

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

Minnick Services Corp.Fort Wayne, IN

Moore Wilbert Vault Co.Evans, GA

Murray Vault Co.Austin, AR

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

Pennyslvania Concrete Vault Co.Greensburg, PA

Perfection VaultWoodson, IL

Phenix VaultPhenix City, AL

Pioneer Vault, Inc.Doylestown, PA

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

Saginaw Wilbert Vault Corp.Saginaw, MI

Sam Green Vault Co.Lynchburg, VA

Saline Vault Co.Sweet Springs, MO

Santeiu Vaults Inc.Livonia, MI

Sheldon Vault Co.Sheldon, IA

Shenandoah Valley Vaults, Inc.Dayton, VA

Shore Vault & Precast Co.Exmore, VA

Simerly Concrete Products, Inc.Bristol, TN

Simerly Vaults, Inc.Knoxville, TN

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

Plant Certification Program


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_______________________________________

Owner’s 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 yourPlant Certification Inspection will be $1295 (Recertification, $495).Full payment should be enclosed with your application.

Southern Ohio Vault Co.Portsmouth, OH

Southern Vault ServiceBlakely, GA

Spoerr Precast ConcreteSandusky, OH

Sunnycrest, Inc.Auburn, NY

Suhor IndustriesCedar Hill, TX

Suhor IndustriesParsons, KS

Superior Burial Vaults, Inc.Salt Lake City, UT

Superior Vault Co.Bryantown, MD

Superior Vault Co. Charlestown, IN

Superior Vault Company LTDMississauga, Ontario, Canada

Swan’s Concrete ProductsWestbrook, ME

Tennessee Vault & Grave, Inc.Dechard, TN

Tucker Vault Co.Farmington, MO

Turner Vault CompanyToledo, OH

Vanden Boomen Burial Vaults Inc.Appleton, WI

Vanden Boomen Burial Vaults Inc.Wausau, WI

Vault ServiceGriffin, GA

Vincent and SonsGalena, IL

Washington Wilbert Vault Works Inc.Laurel, MD

Warga Concrete Products Inc.Fort Wayne, IN

Watts Vault & Monument Co.Des Moines, IA

Wayne Burial Vault Co., Inc.Indianapolis, IN

Welte Vault Co.Danbury, IA

Western Carolina Vault Co.Fletcher NC

West Plains Vault & Mfg. Co.Pomona, MO

Whitman Vault Co.Whitman, MA

Wicomico Vault Co., Inc.Salisbury, MD

Wieser PrecastStewartville, MN

Wilbert Burial Vault Co.Atlanta, GA

Wilbert Burial Vault Co.Muskegon, MI

Wilbert Burial Vault (The James Co.)Waycross, GA

Wilbert Vaults of Houston, Inc.Houston, TX

Willbee Concrete ProductsJackson, MI

Williams Vault CompanyEmporia, VA

Willmar Precast Co.Willmar, MN

Zeiser Wilbert Vault Co.Elmira, NY

Vault-Master VHV

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National Concrete Burial Vault Association“Serving the death care industry with the very best”

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 or less about your product/services

❐ Please enroll me in NCBVA today!Signature indicates that you have read and agree to abide by NCBVA’s 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

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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 be governed 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 shallconduct 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

900 Fox Valley Drive, Suite 204, Longwood, FL 32779-2552

National Concrete Burial Vault Association, Inc.

FIRST CLASSAddress Correction Requested

By J. Scott Calkins, Esq. NCBVA Counsel

A decade or more ago there was panic within the concrete burial vault industryregarding threatened litigation against several manufacturers and potential liability over their refusal to sell vaults tocemeteries, especially in South Carolinaand Florida.

Our industry was proud of its policy atthe time, which was to support and sell ourvaults exclusively to funeral homes. AsCounsel for NCBVA, I was asked to researchthe issue. I subsequently rendered anopinion to the Board of Directors and membership that their policy was legal andsustainable in any litigation challenging it. In other words, a vault manufacturer (orany vendor) can choose an exclusive classof buyers (funeral homes) of its productsand deny sales to those outside of such class.

That was then. But now it is an acceptedand apparently successful sales policy in

our industry (withfew exceptions) tosell vaults to cemeteries as well asto funeral homes.

R e c e n t l yBatesville CasketCompany, with itsvast in-house coun-sel team as well asoutside law firmadvice, announced that the change in theirpolicy to “Ship To/ Bill To” will “reaffirmour long-standing commitment to licensedfuneral directors as the most importantresource for families and our one and onlychannel of distribution.”

Thus Batesville today supports and vindicates my opinion a decade or so agoregarding the right of vault manufacturersto select and sell to an exclusive class ofbuyers (funeral homes). It’s not often thatthis humble country lawyer has an old opinion supported by one of the main players in the funeral industry.

Dear Readers,We at the National Concrete BurialVault Association Bulletin would loveto hear from you. Specifically we arelooking for press releases from you sothat we can continue to address issuesand topics that are directly facing you.

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

Why don’t you take a few minutesand send us a press release about yourhappenings? We’re interested indetails about special events, individu-als who deserve recognition, awards,and new services 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,don’t hesitate to give me a call at(407) 788-1996 or e-mail me [email protected]. It would be mypleasure to assist you.

Looking forward to hearing fromyou,

Jan MonahanEditor

Annual Convention • February 21-23, 2005 • Maui, Hawaii

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