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The Kansas Masonic Foundation, established as the philanthropic arm of Kansas Masons, is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to benefiting communities across Kansas and supporting fellow Masons and their families. Since its inception, the foundation has invested over $55 million in various charitable endeavors, including cancer research, scholarships, and community programs. Through initiatives such as the Lodge Matching Funds program and the Almoners Fund, the foundation aims to fulfill its Masonic obligation by providing financial support to Masons and their families in need. Additionally, the foundation sponsors educational programs and community improvement initiatives, reinforcing its commitment to enhancing the quality of life for Kansans. Generated from the website

InterHab is a non-profit organization based in Topeka, KS, dedicated to advocating for and supporting individuals with disabilities. Through their membership and resources, they empower individuals to lead fulfilling lives and provide job opportunities and training to promote independence and inclusion in the community. With a focus on advocacy and safety, InterHab works tirelessly to ensure the well-being of individuals with disabilities, offering support and resources to both individuals and their families. Through their mission and commitment, they strive to create a more inclusive society for all.Generated from the website

The mission of the Kansas Funeral Directors Association (KFDA ) is to cultivate and promote the art and science of the funeral service profession; to elevate and sustain the professional character and education of funeral directors and embalmers; to promote communications, good will and mutual improvements; to protect the health and welfare of the general public; to encourage the enacting and enforcing of proper and just law relative to funeral and burial practices within the State; to represent and safeguard the common interests of its members and to foster and maintain among them high professional ideals and ethics. Shun Newbern, CFSP, has over 20 years of funeral service experience, embalming in excess of 15, 000 bodies. As a licensed funeral director and embalmer for Rose Hills Mortuary, in Whittier, California, he assists in supervising a staff of 30 at a high volume location that handles 5, 200 cases annually. He received his mortuary science degree from San Francisco School of Mortuary Science. He has most recently been a presenter for the American Society of Embalmer's, NFDA, ICCFA and One Legacy Tissue Services and has written a series of articles on embalming and prep room management in the American Funeral Director, Funeral Home and Cemetery News, The Director, ICCFA, the Morticians Journal, and Mortuary Management. Challenges in Embalming & Treating the Decedent - The speaker will examine embalming and treating remains under challenged conditions. Embalming the tissue is just one aspect of treating the decedent. The remains also must be restored with natural contour of the face and the hands that may be distorted and swollen. We will examine the procedures used during embalming cases and set a higher standard of performance. The Embalmer and His Staph? - This session will cover a much higher standard of care in cleaning and sanitation. You will learn the risk that the funeral home staff takes when they enter the embalming room. An update on communicable disease from the Center of Disease Control and other agencies to create a safe work environment will be covered, as well as embalming infectious decedents. Embalming Skills for Every Embalmer - The session will cover a much higher standard of care in embalming various types of cases without increasing the cost of operating the mortuary. Body preparation from feature setting to eliminating odor will be touched on. Keys to a Successful Viewing - This session will cover the psychological effects that an open casket has on a grieving heart and how our role in that experience is extraordinary. The viewing for many cultures is the most important aspect of the funeral planning process. If the viewing does not go well, the service will not go well. The speaker will demonstrate the basic and some advance techniques in conversation, implementation and presentation leaving a mark on the family that cannot be erased. KFDA Members must be "logged in" to take advantage of the new features in the "Members Only" section of the KFDA website. There is limited information available to the general public. Our new website includes: Important Notices pertaining to funeral service, KFDA Journals, Forms for Your Business, and the new Job Bank to name just a few. This information is only available to members. If you've never logged in before and you do not have your user name and password, give Debbie a call. She will give you your user name and reset your password and make sure that you are able to login so you can begin to take advantage of all the new features.