AFFILIATIONS
The Jerns Funeral Chapel has the strongest professional affiliations we have ever been involved with. This mandate has provided us with an association of trustworthy forward-thinking funeral directors who are as committed to consumers' needs, as they are family's needs. This unique blend has shifted the focus back to service and value and the network synergism provides us with a daily advancement of service standards and experience resources to draw on.
Please feel free to visit their websites through the links below to learn more about these organizations.
| Bellingham |
| Bellingham Chamber of Commerce |
| 1201 Cornwall Ave # 100 Bellingham WA 98225 Phone: (360) 734-1330 Website: http://www.bellingham.com |
| Connections |
| 1101 N. State ST. Bellingham WA Phone: 360-738-4931 Website: http://www.bellinghambusiness.com Contact: Larry Bellingham's premier networking group welcomes your visit... We meet every Thursday 7:30 ~ 8:30 |
| Elder Service Providers "ESP" |
| P. O. Box 1133 Bellingham WA 98227 Website: http://www.elderserviceproviders.org ESP is a networking consortium of Professionals providing services to seniors Serving Whatcom, Skagit and Island Counties ESP Mission To develop a collaborative consortium of professionals providing services to seniors in our region To provide information and educational opportunities to consumers and professionals To foster a philosophy of a seamless continuum of care throughout the region Regular Events Annual Caregiver Conference - For professional and family caregivers, featuring keynote speakers and workshops Annual Picnic - Barbecue, potluck and fun-filled get-together for members and their families Monthly Meetings - Featuring information, education, support, networking and refreshments Educational Forums - Exploring topics of interest Professional Dinner- A night out with colleagues and friends Membership Benefits Network with other providers in a friendly, collaborative environment Become familiar with local and regional resources Opportunity to exhibit at Caregiver Conference and workshops Contribute to and receive informative email newsletter Listing of organization and members in membership directory |
| Blaine |
| Birch Bay Chamber of Commerce |
| 4880 Beachcomber Dr Blaine WA 98230 Phone: (360) 371-5004 Website: http://www.birchbaychamber.com |
| Blaine Chamber of Commerce |
| Blaine WA 98230 Phone: 360-332-4544 Website: http://www.blainechamber.com About the Chamber The Blaine Community Chamber of Commerce is a non-profit membership organization of area business professionals and individuals working together to promote and advance a healthy business environment while maintaining a high quality of life for the City of Blaine. The Blaine Community Chamber of Commerce meets the first Wednesday of every month at the Blaine Pizza Factory located at 738 Peace Portal Drive. You are cordially invited to join us! Our meetings cover general business and usually include a guest speaker. We look forward to seeing you there and to working with you for the betterment of our community. If you would like to become a member of the Blaine Community Chamber of Commerce please call us at (360) 332-4544 |
| Santa Fe |
| Green Burial Council | |
| 550 D St. Michaels Drive Santa Fe NM 87508 Phone: 888-966-3330 Website: http://www.greenburialcouncil.org Email: info@greenburialcouncil.org Contact: Joe Sehee, Executive Director Since 2005, the Green Burial Council has been working to make burial sustainable for the planet, meaningful for the families, and economically viable for the provider. And in that short period of time, we've emerged as the "gold standard" among consumers, land trusts, park service agencies as well the cemetery/funeral profession. How are we doing it? By developing a certification program that is bringing about a new ethic in deathcare rooted in transparency, accountability and ecological responsibility; By building out an international network of "approved providers" who are committed to reducing toxins, waste, and carbon emissions that have been associated with conventional end-of-life rituals; and By bringing conservation organizations together with cemetery operators, funeral establishments, and cremation companies to create burial programs that facilitate the restoration, acquisition and stewardship of natural areas. |
| Sterling |
| INTERNATIONAL CEMETERY CREMATION FUNERAL ASSOCIATION | |
| 107 Carpenter Dr. Suite 100 Sterling VA 20164 Phone: 1(800) 645-7700 Alternate Phone: (703) 391-8400 Fax: (703) 391-8416 Website: http://www.icfa.org "Guardians of a Nation's Heritage" Promoting Consumer Choices, Prearrangement and Open Competition |
| Mountlake Terrace |
| WASHINGTON CEMETERY AND FUNERAL ASSOCIATION | |
| PO Box 478 Mountlake Terrace WA 98043 Phone: (888) 522-7637 Alternate Phone: (425) 486-9805 Fax: (425) 486-9805 Website: http://www.wcfa.us Email: info@wcfa.us The WCFA is a non-profit trade association dedicated to educating all members of the death care profession in sound, compassionate and ethical service to our communities in Washington state. |
| Tacoma |
| WSFDA |
| 2115 South 56th Street, Suite 105 Tacoma WA 98409 Phone: 253-588-7111 Fax: 253-588-7444 Website: http://www.wsfda.org Email: jewell@wsfda.org Contact: Jewell Steffensen The Washington State Funeral Directors Association (WSFDA) history began in 1901 by several pioneers of the industry who gathered on several occasions and from which this present Association eventually started. The first official meeting was called by the State Board of health for the purpose of having the Funeral Directors take an examination for licensed embalmers. This meeting was held in Tacoma at which time the present Association was formed and committees appointed to draft a constitution and by-laws. The officers elected were E. R. Butterworth of Seattle, President; Alex Turnbull of Spokane, 1st vice president; J. F. Jerread of Everett, 2nd vice-president; H. L. Mead of Centralia, secretary; C. L. Hoska of Tacoma, treasurer. Today the association's membership is comprised of funeral homes, funeral directors and suppliers of the death care industry. We believe that a cohesive group can accomplish more than any one single member could do alone. This concept is especially true in areas of extreme importance, like government relations, advocacy with regulatory agencies, and lobbying. This "unified voice" through WSFDA lobbyist, volunteers, and staff is consistently before the Washington Legislature, protecting your interests as a Washington funeral service professional. MISSION STATEMENT The mission of the Washington State Funeral Directors Association is to be acknowledged by our members as being of high value and essential to their success. |