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2013 Memorial Day Program
2013 Memorial Day Program
Funeral Service Professionals Week: May 5-11, 2013
On March 13, 2013, Governor Dave Heineman signed a proclamation declaring the week of May 5-11, 2013, as Funeral Service Professionals Week. On hand to view the signing of the proclamation were NeFDA President Jim Wintz, Vice President Vaughn Wright, Executive Director Kathi Schildt and staff person Tiffany Fougeron. This is a great honor for the Nebraska Funeral Directors Association, whose members strive to provide the best service for families and members of their communities while they go through difficult times. While funeral service professionals are respected for their services, their efforts often go unrecognized because of the nature of the job. Funeral service professionals strive to provide exceptional service, but choose to remain in the background and make sure everything runs smoothly while families begin the healing process. Their service to the communities they reside in takes precedence over other things. They are on call at all times, including weekends and holidays, and work long hours to ensure a service is provided that honors the memory of a loved one.
In Nebraska, more than 700 funeral directors are licensed and registered. In order to meet the strict rules and regulations, licensed funeral directors must continue to maintain education credits and meet other guidelines as well. The Nebraska Funeral Directors Association would like to recognize its members for meeting and often going above and beyond state requirements and for providing quality service to the communities they serve. The proclamation from Governor Heineman also recognizes the 127 years that funeral directors have been providing service in the state of Nebraska. Please remember to thank the funeral service professionals in your community for the tireless and often thankless services they provide.
Updates on Mausoleum construction
Concrete slabs ready for construction
Memorial Day ~ 2013
Memorial Day Celebration at Wyuka Funeral Home and Cemetery will be Monday, May 27, 2013 beginning at 8:30 A.M.
New Mausoleums
Hearing from Heroes; A Theatrical Tour at Wyuka Cemetery
Wyuka Funeral Home and Cemetery in conjunction with the Hildegard Center for the Arts, Lincoln High School, University of Nebraska-Lincoln and State Historian, Ed Zimmer held a walking tour called “Hearing from Heroes” at Wyuka Cemetery on October 21, 2012. Students from Lincoln High School portrayed ten Lincolnites from the past that are buried at Wyuka Cemetery, people from the past that overcame adversity, poverty and in some instances slavery to become outstanding members and leaders of the Lincoln community.
Volunteers
There are certain times of the year that Wyuka and Fairview cemeteries are looking for volunteers to help the grounds crew. Duties would including helping to clean up areas of the cemetery, planting flowers and help with the overall care of the cemetery. If interested, please contact Dianne Bohlken at 402-474-3600 or in person at 3600 O St, Lincoln, Ne. Member of the LPS GOPO program.
