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Going to Guatemala to Study Excellence & Another Culture

By: Christine Toson Hentges – ICCFA Magazine, June 2015 In late 2014, a small group of us representing cemeteries, funeral homes, insurance companies and memorial suppliers traveled to Guatemala City, Guatemala, to learn more about how our profession is practiced in a different culture and to have a great adventure.Andrés Aguilar from Señoriales Funeral Homes Going to Guatemala to Study Excellence & Another Culture

When Winter’s Worst is No Problem

By: Steve Cronin (Reprinted from American Cemetery & Cremation Magazine, January 2016, with permission of Kates-Boylston Publications.) You’d think the prospect of dealing with 10 feet of snow during one short winter month would have a cemetery operator worried. However, Fred Lappin doesn’t spend too much time fretting about what will happen if last year’s When Winter’s Worst is No Problem

A History of Valentine’s Day

Happy Valentine’s Day from the Tribute Companies! Click on the Vintage Valentine below to watch an informative video on the history of Saint Valentine and the inspiration for the holiday. Be sure to visit your loved ones and give them flowers at each of our locations: Fort Howard Memorial Park, Restlawn Memorial Park, Gardens of A History of Valentine’s Day

Christine Toson Hentges, CCE Receives Women-Owned Business Certification

The Tribute Companies is pleased to announce that Christine Toson Hentges, CCE, president of The Tribute Companies Inc., Hartland, Wisconsin has received Women-Owned Business Certification.  The state of Wisconsin supports the growth and success of woman-owned businesses by providing certification that validates a minimum of 51% female ownership, management and control of the company. The Christine Toson Hentges, CCE Receives Women-Owned Business Certification