eNews December 2024

Material Selection: Urns can be made from an array of materials, each offering unique aesthetic and functional qualities. Common materials include Ceramic, Metal, Wood, Glass, Stone, Cloisonné, cultured marble, synthetic, and eco-biodegradable.

Our Team of Dedicated Wilbert Engravers

From left to right

Vance Auney, our Master Engraver and a valued partner for 12 years stands confidently on the left. With a robust background in the print industry, he possesses exceptional skills in layout and typography. Vance’s keen eye for detail ensures that every project meets the highest standards of quality.

On the right, we have Elvis Luna, another skilled Engraver, proudly holding one of our exquisite urns. With 11 years at Wilbert, Elvis thrives in teamwork, bringing a collaborative spirit to every design challenge. His expertise in urn design and software applications elevates our offerings.

Seated in front of the computer is Carrie Woldman, our innovative Engraver and the newest member of the team. With a strong command of computer applications and design software, Carrie combines creativity with technical skills. Her extensive experience makes her an invaluable asset to our team, ensuring that client needs are always met with excellence.

Before the engraving process begins, our team implements a detailed quality control procedure that ensures each urn stands out in beauty, durability, and functionality. We meticulously inspect each urn for imperfections, polishing and cleaning it to perfection in preparation for engraving.

Our engraving team works closely together, combining artistic flair with precision. They take immense pride in their craft, ensuring every engraving is flawless and accurate spelling of the family member’s name and birth date. If there are any uncertainties, they promptly consult with our sales department, guaranteeing that families receive exactly what they envisioned for their loved ones. Should the team believe a different font or color would enhance the tribute, they thoughtfully share their expert recommendations, ensuring a truly personalized touch.

Vance engraved a wood urn and inspected the results on one of our laser engravers.

The final touch is the culmination of this process is the careful packaging of each urn, protecting it for transport.

Crafting an urn is not merely a task; it's a heartfelt journey that requires meticulous attention to detail. Each urn becomes a unique work of art, thoughtfully designed with profound respect for its purpose. Simple or elaborate, every urn narrates a story, honoring and celebrating the memory of a loved one with dignity and grace.

The dedicated employees at Wilbert Funeral Services in Broadview, IL, proudly participate in the Toys for Tots initiative this holiday season. Cindy Venckus, our Accounting Analyst in the Broadview office, leads this initiative each year alongside her dear friend Geno, a member of the American Warriors organization. Together, we collect new, unwrapped toys to donate to children who might not otherwise receive gifts.

By working together, we can spread joy and make a meaningful difference in the lives of those in need, ensuring every child experiences the magic of the holidays!

• Lowering Table
• Blue or Green Drape
• Urn Vault Platform
• Lowering Straps 

$2,046.30

Take a look at the new urns for the upcoming Cremation Choices Catalog Vol 11.

Included are beautiful rich hardwood urns with 3 Dimensional inlays along with various metal urns with unique new designs.

Marketing materials to introduce these new products to your customers will be available soon.

With the holidays and year-end physical inventory fast approaching, we want you to be aware of the following schedule so that you can plan your orders and deliveries accordingly. Please be sure to have your liner load scheduled with the following dates in mind so you have the material necessary to meet your production needs.

Begin the year being safe; the CLD Transporter makes it easier transporting the CLD to the graveside. 

Reduce back injuries and workers' compensation claims.

$995

Item # L7929KIT

• Includes two aluminum CLD pedestals stands, two aluminum pedestals with locking casters and two custom cut WilbertWay flanges.

• Pedestal height- 16”

• Pedestal stand weight- 4lbs./ea.

• Pedestal with casters weight- 12lbs. / ea.

• Please note, attach the two custom-cut WilbertWay flanges to the CLD heads on the powerhead end of the device, and leave the two regular round WilbertWay flanges on the tail end. 

• Call Inside Sales today to place your order!!!  

In August, Matt Ingersoll, Chief Commercial Officer of The Wilbert Group, introduced monthly sales and marketing collaboration meetings for Licensees. Each month, Matt leads online sessions with presenters from The Wilbert Group as well as licensee contributors including Beth Cooper, Brett Henery, Bruce Tart and others.   

Highlights of the November 21^st Meeting

• Safety Update – Stone Junod with electrical safety tips
• Royden Wood shared information on backordered liners and Wilbert’s focus on marketing initiatives including wall graphics, BV 101, and bringing licensees together to share ideas
• Memorial Monuments update on total approved orders by Licensee
• Astral update including a Coffee & Caskets segment with Mike Kozak and Todd Dean

The next meeting is scheduled for December 19^th at 9AM Central.

If you’re not currently receiving invitations to these meetings, visit Wilbert.com > Licensees > Marketing > Sales & Marketing Collaboration to sign up.

Past meeting recordings are also available on this page.

As the holidays approach, you may be looking for a holiday gift for your customers. This year, why not consider a donation in their name to the Wilbert Foundation! It is a convenient way to show you care while helping to fund the Foundation’s Children’s Chaplaincy Programs. In return for your donation, we are happy to print and provide you thank you cards acknowledging this thoughtful gift which can be sent to each of your customers. The verbiage used in this year’s card will be:

The Wilbert Foundation has been supporting the Pediatric Chaplain Network and the Pediatric Chaplain Institute for 21 years.  The support from your donation will help provide grants and curriculum materials for chaplains to use; to better provide care and support for children and their families during a time of need.

We are pleased to inform you that in this holiday season of giving {Company Name} has donated to the Wilbert Foundation in honor of you, your staff, and your company.

Through this holiday gift, the Wilbert Foundation will continue its heartfelt mission of helping children by making a difference. On behalf of the Foundation and the many children and families touched by our program, we wish you a happy and safe holiday season.

To place an order or ask additional questions, please contact Dale Cameron at dcameron@wilbert.com.

Dallas, GA–Deputy Cunningham and his partner arrived at a home and were ambushed with a hail of gunfire as soon as they exited their vehicle. Responding officers were also met with a stream of gunfire. When a female attempted to leave the home, she was shot.

Deputy Cunningham was transported to a local hospital where he died from his wounds. He was 30 years old and passed away on August 17, 2024.

Deputy Cunningham had served with the Paulding County Sheriff's Office for over four years. He is survived by his son, daughter, mother, three brothers, grandfather, and aunt.

The suspect was found with a self-inflicted gunshot wound.

Services were entrusted to the care of Clark Funeral Home, Hiram, GA.

Piedmont Precast, Atlanta GA. was honored to provide the family with a Stainless Steel Triune^® burial vault
with a Treasured Tribute image and a graveside service.