Bulletin 2002 November

Most of the telephone calls and e-mail correspondence over the past several months from members throughout the

country have dealt with the issue of cemeteries and the noncompetitive, d i s c r i m i n a t o r y, and unreasonable policiesand fees that they have instituted.

I have published information ando ffered solutions to such problems over theyears in previous issues of The Bulletin a n dhave also spoken on the topic at our annualconventions and at state meetings. But it’sa good time to revisit this relationshipbetween the vault manufacturer and thec e m e t e r y. Experts say that repetition is g o o dfor one’s memory!

Therefore, the next couple of articles inThe Bulletin will relate to your rights andobligations towards cemeteries and theirrights and restrictions towards you.

L e t ’s start with the consent decreeentered into several years ago between thecemeteries and the Attorney General ofOregon and approved by the US DistrictCourt for Oregon. Although that consentdecree was most effective in Oregon, it hadan industry wide application since itexpanded the Moore (remember the famousMac Moore litigation?) and Rosebroughdecisions which prohibited cemeteries fromtying the sale of burial lots to the sale orinstallation of markers and memorials.

In reporting on this consent decree, theGeneral Counsel for the A m e r i c a nCemetery Association warned cemeterymembers that “in addition to prohibitingcemeteries from requiring lot owners topurchase vaults and graveliners or theirinstallation services, exclusively from the

Join us for the magic!February 2003 • Walt Disney World Resort®

Sneak a peek at the Program -- Page 8See PROHIBITIONS, Page 7

© Disney

The NCBVA Board of Directors has approved the formation of an N C B VA Scholarship Program to benefit college-bound children of employees of manufacturing company members. The program which will be implemented beginning in 2003 will fund a full or partial

scholarship to a recognized institution of higher learning in a field related to vault manufacturing, i.e., engineering, business administration, marketing.

“Representatives of the ‘big four’ -- Doric, Eagle, Trigard and Wilbert-- are helping put this program together,” said NCBVA President, Dan Hicks. They are Marty Begun, Eagle Burial Vault Association, Warren Chandler, DoricManufacturing; Linda Darby-Sempsrott, Trigard Vaults/Greenwood Plastics; and Curt Zamec, Wilbert, Inc. “Please thank them the next time you see or speak tothem,” said Hicks.

Details of the program are expected to be announced at the Annual Con-vention in February at D i s n e y ’s Contemporary Resort, Walt Disney Wo r l d ®in Florida. (See pages 8-9 for a sneak peek at the program.)

Scholarship Program PlannedFor Vault Company Students

Know Your RightsWhen CemeteriesViolate Prohibitions

Vol. 17 ■ No. 5 ■ November 2002

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November 2002 NCBVA BULLETIN 3

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

President’s MessageBy Dan Hicks

PresidentDan Hicks

Hicks IndustriesMiami, FL

President-Elect J.C. Clifton

Quality Burial Vault Co.Houston, TX

Interim Secretary/TreasurerBob Donatelli

Baumgardner Products Co.Akron, OH

Immediate Past PresidentJack Swihart

Saginaw Wilbert Vault Corp.Saginaw, MI

DirectorsDarren Baxter

Baxter Burial Vault ServiceCincinnati, OH

Marty BegunEagle Burial Vaults

Detroit, MI

Tim BrownBrown-WilbertSt. Paul, MN

Warren ChandlerMaster Grave Service, Inc.

Bogart, GA

Linda Darby SempsrottGreenwood Plastics

Phoenix, AZ

Bob DonatelliBaumgardner Products Co.

Akron, OH

Graham MacLeodDetroit Wilbert Vault Co.

Detroit, MI

Kelly PellicanoGraffius Burial Vault Co.

Sinking Springs, PA

Curt ZamecWilbert Funeral Services, Inc.

Forest Park, IL

Executive DirectorThomas A. Monahan, CAE

Certified Association ManagementCompany

Longwood, FL

Legal CounselJ. Scott Calkins, Esq

Publications DirectorJan Monahan

Membership & BookkeepingSonia Medina

December 15-19, 2002 Jewish Funeral Directors of America Annual MeetingThe Diplomat, Hollywood, FL

February 3-7, 2003 World of ConcreteLas Vegas Convention Center, Nevada

February 15-18 NCBVA Annual Convention & ExpoOrlando, FL

February 21-25, 2003 National Precast Concrete Assn. & MCPXSalt Palace Convention Center, Salt Lake City, UT

March 10-13, 2003 ICFA Annual Convention & ExpositionLas Vegas, NV

April 2-6, 2003 Order of the Golden Rule Annual ConventionReno Hilton, Reno, NV

April 12-13, 2003 Intl. Conference of Funeral Service Examining Boards, Inc.Hyatt Regency Orange Count, Garden Grove, CA

August 13-16, 2003 Cremation Association of North America ConventionFairmont Hotel, Chicago, IL

Industry Calendar of Events

As I flew out of the airport at our nation’s capital after a recent meeting, I couldn’t help thinking about our great country, our heritage, and how blessed we are to live here.

I was in Washington with Jerry Brown to meet with Fred Watson, the Director ofVe t e r a n ’s A ffairs and several of his staff about the possibility of instituting a national concrete urn vault program, similar to the one for outer burial receptacles used in thenational cemeteries. His response was very positive. Fred has since advised me that he

presented the proposal to the advisory board to the Undersecretaryof State and that was also well received.

On a sad note for NCBVA, Fred Watson will be retiring at theend of this year after more than 30 years with the National C e m e t e r ySystem. We wish Fred and his family the very best and would liketo thank him for his help and guidance over the years.

The NCBVA Board of Directors met in San Antonio, Texas inOctober preceding the NFDA convention. The Board authorizedthe new scholarship program that you read a little about on page 1.The marketing committee reported that it has rolled out the nationa lrecognition campaign ads in the trade journals and also did a

presentation at the FAMIC meeting in November in Milwaukee. We are moving ahead with the strategic plan and you will be hearing some exciting information at the annualconvention in Orlando. I wish to express my personal thanks to Eagle and Doric for deciding to hold their meetings in conjunction with ours.

The Board is also sorry to announce that our Secretary/Tr e a s u r e r, Robert Hardy hasresigned his position due to added responsibilities of his company and family commitments. Rob has been a valuable member of the Board and will continue to beinvolved in NCBVA. Bob Donatelli has agreed to handle the duties as interim S e c r e t a r y /Tr e a s u r e r.

I hope to see a lot of members, both old and new, with their families in Orlando for ourannual meeting. Your board is enthusiastic about the upcoming convention and the futureof NCBVA. Come join the fun and “Find Your Hidden Pot of Gold!”

Capital Visit Promotes Urn Vault Program


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THE LOGAN VAULT HANDLERBy Axis Corporation


c e m e t e r y, the consent decree also p r o h i b i t s cemeteries from havinga regulation which: a . Permits only the use of certain manufacturers’vaults or liners,

either by name or specifications, b . Permits only the use of a certain style or design of vault/liner, c . Requires third-party liability insurance in excess of $500,000,

or a compliance bond in excess of $25,000, d . Imposes an inspection fee greater than the actual labor costs

incurred in conducting the inspection, e . Imposes any road use fee although planking or pontoon tires

can be required, f . Requires a third party to utilize cemetery equipment or

personnel, although the consent decree language states thatgrave openings and closings are ‘primarily the responsibilityof the cemetery’,

g . Requires that the installation occur more than 90 minutesbefore the burial service,

h . Requires a purchaser to use the cemetery’s vault/liner due tolack of delivery of the third-party product, provided the third-party product can be installed within a reasonable timefollowing the service, and

i . Imposes any fee that has the purpose or intent of raising thecosts to purchasers of competitors’products and services.”

In the article, A C A Counsel also pointed out that since actions bythe attorney general are circulated to attorneys general in otherstates, this Oregon consent decree may serve as the basis for simil a rinterpretations of industry practices elsewhere.

H o w e v e r, we all know that many cemeteries’ management donot read what their national association publishes nor do they agree with it. Thus we have seen many smaller, rural cemeterieswhich are unaware of the regulations and some larger “well managed” cemeteries including those owned by the conglomerateswhich don’t abide by the restrictions. As a third party vendor confronted by a cemetery that imposes any of these prohibitions, it is important that you first discuss such regulations with theappropriate cemetery officials. Then, if not successful (you don’twant to incur litigation costs), you or your attorney (along withyour State Senator or Representative) can bring the matter to theattention of your state’s attorney general. You would be surprisedwhat a state official can do if “influenced” sufficiently to becomeinvolved. In our current state of massive litigation within the deathi n d u s t r y, I am sure your official would take an interest. If not, youronly recourse is either intimidation or litigation.

To be continued in the next newsletter.

CEMETERY PROHIBITIONS

continued from page 1

As a third party vendor c o n f ronted by a cemetery that

imposes any of these p rohibitions, it is important that

you first discuss such regulations with the

a p p ropriate cemetery officials.


*“Innovation in A c t i o n ”

A Behind the ScenesTo u r of How the Disney

Magic Happens

When most people hear the name “Walt Disney,” they think of MICKEY MOUSE, classic movies, and theme parks. What they often d o n ’t think of, or even know about, are his

many innovative ideas that eventually led to the creation of the Walt Disney World Resort. From the first talking cartoonin 1928, to his bold vision of an Experimental PrototypeCommunity of To m o r r o w, Walt Disney always pushed thelimits of technology. Innovation in Action highlights Wa l t ’smany accomplishments and takes you on an unforg e t t a b l ejourney where you’ll see, firsthand, how the magic is made.During this 3-hour behind-the-scenes adventure, your facilitators will share stories about the early days of Wa l t ’scareer and take you to a variety of locations for an up-closelook at innovation at:• The Walt Disney World Nursery and Tree Farm See

how Disney horticulturists create world-famous t o p i a r i e s .

• The Materials Recovery Facility Learn about the systems in place to reuse, reduce, and recycle at the Walt Disney World Resort.

• The Production Center Take an up-close look at the backstage elements of Disney parades and stage shows.

• Textile Serv i c e sVisit the new state-of-the-art laundry f a c i l i t y, one of the largest in the world.

• Main Street, U.S.A. Discover how Wa l t ’s life and film career heavily influenced this turn-of-the-century l o c a t i o n .

• The Utilidor System Journey beneath the Magic Kingdom Park to visit support systems located in the tunnel. Journey to places most Guests never get to see for an incredible and entertaining experience they w o n ’t soon forg e t .

Note: Please wear comfortable shoes as there is a lot ofwalking involved. Theme Park admission is not included orre q u i red. Actual locations, or the order in which they arep resented, are subject to change.

Optional TourAdditional Fee

S a t u r d a y, Feb. 15, 2003 Optional To u r* (additional fee re q u i re d )

11:30 am - 2:30 pm Innovation in Action, A Behind the Scenes Tour of How the Disney Magic Happens (See Sidebar for details)Participants must be at least 16 years old.

S u n d a y, February 16, 2003

9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. N C B VA Board of Directors Meeting9:00 a.m. - Noon Eagle Burial Vault Manufacturers Association Meeting2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Registration Desk Opens6:00 p.m. Opening Reception

M o n d a y, February 17, 2003

7:00 a.m. - 8:00 a.m. B u ffet Breakfast8:15 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. N C B VAAnnual Meeting9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. C o ffee Break and Exhibitor Vi s i t s10:30 a.m. - Noon How We Do It!

A distinguished group of burial vault manufacturers will share their ideas and views on such subjects as: • Collections • Deliveries• Improving Profitability• Office A d m i n i s t r a t i o n• Product Promotion • Scheduling• Employee Training and Team Building

N o o n Afternoon Free to Enjoy the Resort.12:30 p.m. - 2 p.m. Doric Luncheon and Board of Directors Meeting

(Exclusively for Doric Members )

Tu e s d a y, February 18, 2003

7:00 a.m. - 8:00 a.m. B u ffet Breakfast8:30 a.m. Buses Leave for Thermoform Plastics, A u b u r n d a l e

“Maximizing Compacted Concrete to Increase Profits through E ffective Inventory Control.”

N o o n Buses return to resort1:30 pm Afternoon Free to Enjoy the Resort7:00 p.m. Buses Load for Disney’s Pleasure Island.7:30 p.m. Reception at Disney’s A d v e r t u r e r’s Club8:30 p.m. V I P Seating at La Nouba by Cirque du Soleil®

Saturday, Feb. 15, 2003

Preliminary Schedule

Use the Form on Page 10 and SAVE with the Early Bird RegistrationParticipants must be at least 16 years old.

11:30 am - 2:30 pm


Cirque du Soleil® is a theatrical experience unlike anything you have experienced

before. The concept behind Cirque du Soleil was conceived by a group of street performers in Quebec, Canada in the early ‘80s. This original vision has grown to eight different shows, three of which have permanent homes. One is at Downtown Disney, where the theater is the first stand-alone, permanent showroom for a Cirque du Soleil show. The other two are in Las Vegas.

Cirque du Soleil is not a traditional circus. At La Nouba (which means to party, to live it up), youwill not find any animals in the cast. There are no dancing bears, lions leaping through hoops or elephants doing tricks. Rather, Cirque du Soleil is a combination of circus and theatrical presentation combining elements of modern dance, staging, humor and acrobatic stunts. Dispersedthroughout the show are acts of hilarity, peculiarity, inspiration, excitement and amazement.

The experience of a Cirque du Soleil showalways ends with you wondering how it was possible for time to move so fast from theintriguing, attention grabbing pre-show, to thefinal standing ovation. The costumes are wonderfully exotic, the sets unusual, the actionof the brilliant choreography non-stop, and theoriginal music and dramatic lighting is capturing to say the least. It is simply not possible to describe what exactly Cirque duSoleil is with words. You have to experience it to truly understand it.

NCBVA Rate: $190 single/double*For reservations call:

1-407-824-3869Reference the NCBVA ConventionRate is good 2/12 to 2/21/2003Cutoff date: January 15, 2003

*add $25 per additional person 18 and older

February 15*-18, 2003Lake Buena Vista, FL

German Wheel, La Nouba by Cirque du Soleil®

©

©

©Disney

Diabolos, La Nouba by Cirque du Soleil®

Join us for T h e M a g i c !

Name of Company_____________________________________________________________________________Mailing Address _______________________________________________________________________________City, State, Zip Code ___________________________________________________________________________Telephone Number _________________________ Fax Number_________________________________________E-Mail Address: ______________________________________

Registrants: (Please indicate which registrants are children under 12 years old. (Use adult rate for children 12 and older)

First Name Last Name Nickname (for name badge)_____________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________________________ _________________________________ ____________________

Registration fees per person (Indicate number of registrants per rate)

Before Jan. 15 After Jan. 15Member Adult _____x $390 _____x $425 Member Spouse/Guest _____x $390 _____x $425Member’s Child (under 12) _____x $100 _____x $100Non-member* Adult _____x $450 _____x $495Non-member Spouse/Guest _____x $450 _____x $495Non-member’s Child _____x $150 _____x $200Exhibitor Comp (1 per booth) _____ _____

*Optional Behind the Scenes To u r _____ x $79 _____x $85“Innovation in A c t i o n ”11:30 am - 2:30 pm, Sat. Feb. 15

Participants must be at least 16 years old.

Total Registration Fees $_____________

*Non-members who join NCBVA within 30 days of the convention may apply the $100 non-member difference toward theirannual dues. Or join now by requesting a membership application, and use the member rate.

PAYMENT INFORMATION -- in order to process your registration, we need either a check for payment in full or credit card informa-tion. I hereby authorize NCBVA to process my registration for the NCBVA Convention on the credit card listed below.

❒ Check (Make check payable to NCBVA, mail with this completed form)❒ MasterCard ❒ Visa ❒ American Express

Card Number __________________________________Expiration Date: _________

Print Name (As It Appears on Card)________________________________________Signature ____________________________________________________________

HOTEL RESERVATIONS The Contemporary Resort At Walt Disney World is the host hotel for the NCBVA convention. The rate for NCBVA attendees is $190Single/Double plus applicable state and local taxes. Reservations must be made directly with the hotel.

Call 1-407-824-3869Please be sure to mention that you are attending the NCBVA Convention in order to get the convention rate. The Hotel Reservation deadline is January 15, 2003. After that date, reservations will be accepted on a space and rate availabilityb a s i s. This rate is good for February 12 - 21st if rooms in the block are available and reservations are made by the cutoff date of January 15.

Mail or fax (credit card registration only) this form to:NCBVA • 900 Fox Valley Drive Suite 204, Longwood, FL 32779-2552 • Phone: (407) 788-1996 • Fax: (407) 774-6751

Make a copy of this form as necessary

Exhibitors!One complimentary fullregistration is includedper paid exhibit booth.Additional representa-tives please register atthe appropriate rate.

Registration Form

N C B VAAnnual Convention & ExpositionFebruary 15* - 18, 2003

The Contemporary Resort at Walt Disney World • Florida

Special NeedsIt is important to us that you en-joy NCBVA’s conference. If youhave any special needs, pleasecontact us and we will do ourbest to assist you.


For information on NCBVA’s exclusive Plant Inspection and Certification Program, pleasecontact NCBVAHeadquarters at 1-800-538-1423 or use application form on adjacent page. continued . .

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For information on NCBVA’s exclusive Plant Inspection and Certification Program, pleasecontact NCBVAHeadquarters at 1-800-538-1423 or use application form on adjacent page. continued . .

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NCBVA proudly recognizes the following companies asCertified Vault Manufacturing Plants ��

Abel Vault & Monument Co.Canton, IL

Abel Vault & Monument Co.Pekin, IL

American Concrete IndustriesBangor, ME

American Vault Co. Cleveland, OH

American Vault & Concrete Pro d .Detroit, MI

American Wi l b e rt Vault Corp.Forest Park, IL

Arnold-Wilbert Corp.Goldsboro, NC

Arrow Vault Co., Inc.Lafayette, IN

Atlas Concrete Products, Inc.Orlando, FL

Automatic Wilbert Vault Tacoma, WA

Babylon Vault Co.New Windsor, MD

Baumgardner Products Co.Akron, OH

Baxter Burial VaultCincinnati, OH

Baxter Vault Co.Baxter Springs, KS

Beck Vault Co.Rome, NY

Beier Burial VaultsColumbus, WI

Brewster Vaults & MonumentsMillville, NJ

Brown-Wilbert, Inc.Fargo, ND

Brown-Wilbert, Inc.Morris, MN

Bruns Norwalk Vault Co.Saint Louis, MO

Brutsche Concrete ProductsBattle Creek, MI

Brutsche Concrete ProductsBenton Harbor, MI

Buckeye Vault ServiceMansfield, OH

Buck Simmons Vault Srvcs. Inc.Roanoke, VA

Bush Concrete Products, Inc.Muskegon, MI

C & M PrecastKerrville, TX

Calumet WilbertVault Co. Inc.Gary, IN

Carolina-Doric, Inc.Effingham, SC

Carolina-Doric, Inc.Florence, SC

Central Burial Vaults, Inc.Marlow, OK

Central Burial Vaults, Inc.Oklahoma City, OK

Central Burial Vaults, Inc.Tulsa, OK

Central New York Vault Co.Cortland, NY

CenturyVault Co., Inc.Barnstable, MA

Cheboygan Cement Products Co.Cheboygan, MI

Chesapeake Burial Vault Co.Ingleside, MD

Christy Vault Co., Inc.Colma, CA

Clinton WilbertVaults, Inc.Clinton, IA

Cooper WilbertVault Co.Barrington, NJ

CordeiroVault 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

DePue Wilbert VaultSavannah, GA

Deihl Vault & Precast Co.Orangeville, PA

Detroit WilbertVault 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 VaultGray Bros. Iola, 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

Doric Vault Co. of S. IllinoisMarion, IL

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

Fond Du Lac WilbertVault Fond Du Lac, WI

Forsyth Bros.Fithian, IL

Forsyth Bros. Concrete Prod.Terre Haute, IN

Gettysburg Burial Vault Co.Gettysburg, PA

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.Alachua, FL

Hicks Industries, Inc.Miami, FL

Hicks Industries, Inc.Mulberry, FL

Hydraulic Dolly, Inc.Altoona, PA

J.P.Vincent & Son, Inc.Galena, IL

Jacson, Inc.Henderson, TX

Jefferson Concrete Corp.Watertown, NY

Josten WilbertVault 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

MasterGrave ServiceAthens, GA

Memphis Burial Vault Co.Memphis, TN

Mercer Vault CompanyFredericksburg, VA

Milan Burial Vault, Inc.Milan, MI

Milwaukee Wilbert Vault Co.Milwaukee, WI

Minnick Services Corp.Fort Wayne, IN

MooreWilbert Vault Co.Evans, GA

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

Peoria Vault Co.Peoria, IL

Pennyslvania Concrete Vault Co.Greensburg, PA

Perfection VaultWoodson, IL

Phenix VaultPhenix City, AL

Pioneer Vault, Inc.Doylestown, PA

Pope Concrete ProductsWaycross, GA

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

R o l a n d - Wi l b e rt Vault Co.Marion, IA

Roosburg Va u l tP r i m g h a r, IA

Saginaw Wi l b e rt Vault Corp.S a g i n a w, MI

Sam Green Vault Co.Ly n c h b u rg, VA

Saline Vault Co.Sweet Springs, MO

Santeiu Vaults Inc.Livonia, MI


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 $995 (Recertification, $495).Full payment should be enclosed with your application.

Shenandoah Valley Vaults, Inc.Dayton, VA

S h o re Vault & Precast Co.Exmore, VA

Simerly Concrete Products, Inc.Bristol, TN

Simerly Vaults, Inc.Knoxville, TN

Southern Ohio Vault Co.Portsmouth, OH

Southern Vault ServiceBlakely, GA

Spoerr Precast ConcreteSandusky, OH

Sunnycrest, Inc.Auburn, NY

SuhorIndustriesCedar Hill, TX

SuperiorBurial Vaults, Inc.Salt Lake City, UT

Superior Vault Co.Bryantown, MD

Superior Vault Co. Charlestown, IN

Superior Vault Co. DBAIndividual Mausoleum Co.

Lawrenceburg, INSuperior Vault Company LTD

Mississauga, Ontario, CanadaSwan’s Concrete Products

Westbrook, METennessee Vault & Grave, Inc.

Dechard, TN Tucker Vault Co.

Farmington, MOTurner Vault Company

Toledo, OHVanden Boomen Burial Vaults Inc.

Appleton, WIVanden Boomen Burial Vaults Inc.

Wausau, WIVault Service

Griffin, GAWashington WilbertVault Works Inc.

Laurel, MDWarga Concrete Products Inc.

Fort Wayne, INWatts Vault & Monument Co.

Montezuma, IAWayne Burial Vault Co., Inc.Indianapolis, IN

Welte Vault Co.Danbury, IA

West Plains Vault & Mfg. Co.Pomona, MO

Wicomico Vault Co., Inc.Salisbury, MD

WieserPrecastStewartville, MN

Wilbert Burial Vault Co.Atlanta, GA

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

WilbertVault of Houston, Inc.Houston, TX

Williams Vault CompanyEmporia, VA

WillmarPrecast Co.Willmar, MN

Zeiser WilbertVault Co.Elmira, NY


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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 aproperly constructed concrete burial vault is worthy of acceptance by the public. Our sales and advertising policies will begoverned 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 disparage. We shall conduct 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.

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Annual Convention • February 15*-18, 2003 • Orlando, FL

Dear Readers,We at the National Concrete BurialVault Association Bulletin, would love to hear from you. Specifically weare looking for press releases from youso that we can continue to addressissues and 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,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, d o n ’t hesitate to give me a call at (407) 788-1996 or e-mail me [email protected]. It would

be my pleasure to assist you.Looking forward to hearing from

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Industry News and NotesWilbert Creates Charitable FoundationWilbert Funeral Services, Inc. has an-nounced the creation of the “Wilbert Part-nership,” a corporate charitable foundationsupporting the meaning and value of funeralservice and the importance of memorialization. The Partnership will befunded annually from internal corporateprofits. ABoard of Trustees will oversee thePartnership and its philanthropic activitieswhich will be geared to investments in thefuture of the profession.

Doric Licensees RecognizedDoric annually honors it licensees for theirsales efforts and among those recognizedwere Carolina-Doric, Florence, SC-GreatestNumber of Vaults Sold; Jim Wiens, DoricConcrete Vaults, Newton, KS, OutstandingSales Efforts of Cremation Products, John(J.C.) Clifton, Quality Burial Vaults of Hous-ton, TX, - Rookie of the Ye a r. Three receivedrecognition for the Greatest Percentage ofIncreased Sales: Wicomico Vault Co.,S a l i s b u r y, MD, Cordeiro Vault Co., Vallejo,CA. and Willmar Precast, Willmar, MN.

World of ConcreteLikes Vegas BetterTwo years ago, World of Concrete decidedit would alternate its conventions betweenLas Vegas and Orlando and organizers madea verbal commitment with the OrangeCounty (Orlando) Convention and VisitorsBureau.

They’ve changed their mind.World of Concrete will stay in Las Ve-

gas which is where it has traditionally hadthe best attendance (usually attracting50,000 people) and largest exhibitor par-t i cipation (more than 1700).

World of Concrete will be held Feb. 4-7,2003 at the Las Vegas Convention Center. Ithas a commitment to hold the 2004 con-vention in Orlando but after that the showwill stay in Las Vegas, according to ownersH a n l e y - Wood Exhibitions of Addison, Ill.

World of Concrete and the concurrentWorld of Masonry is the industry’s larg e s tannual construction show. There will be 93seminars in eight interest areas.

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