Teaming Up With Frigid Fuild in Nashville

Matt and John Smith from Frigid Fluid are no strangers to Reflections, and Matt has joined us at numerous events to share his industry expertise and information about Frigid Fluid. John A. Gupton College hosted us and in conjunction with a presentation from him . Before the students left for fall break they were able to sit in on a lecture from the Smith's about advanced embalming and preparation techniques. Many local funeral directors where able to come in for the talk. It was a joy to visit with students and staff at the college.

Unfortunately I don't have photos to share with you from this event but we hope to repeat it soon.

Murfreesboro Funeral Home

We were not there for the Grand Opening of the Murfreesboro Funeral Home but what a grand place it is. The beautiful building and its wonderful staff made us feel so welcome in the community. As a new facility in the area, hosting Reflections gives a funeral home the opportunity to open its doors and invite in guests. Since many people only visit a facility for services, these events can be a great way to meet staff and see what the building offers.

Kates Boylston Hosts Business Plan Conference

After the pace of Ribfest is was nice to join one of our sponsors, Kates Boylston, at their 4th Annual Funeral Service Business Plan Conference in Clearwater, FL. For two very sunny days we welcomed attendees and community members. Sitting almost on the beach a number of vacationers and locals came to explore Reflections.

The conference featured many of the industries leading lecturers and covered topics that keep directors thinking creatively. There is a need to be able to meet the expectations and wishes of clients today, conferences like these allow professionals to share ideas and experience. Like any industry there is a always need for innovation.

We thank Kates Bloylston for their continued support.

RibFest Breaks the Record

It's a tough task visiting Florida in November but I guess we have to do it. We were greeted with 70 degree days and more sunshine then I have seen all year. The Anderson McQueen Funeral Home invited us to join them for the Annual St. Petersburg Ribfest. The day before setting up for that event we brought Reflections to their St. Petersburg facility to say thank you to special guests and supporters. The lovely evening was hosted with refreshments and the entire staff.




The Anderson McQueen Funeral Homes are the premier facilities in the bay region, serving thousands of families a year and providing the only pet crematorium in the area.

That was just the begining of our fun week. Being around a close group of employees and community members was a treat, but greeting a record 5774 guests was amazing. Ribfest welcomes near 50,000 visitors each year. Each day featured a concert lineup that featured old favorites and new popular acts. There were over a dozen vendors from across the USA and world featuring award winning BBQ and ribs. The festival takes place right in a beautiful downtown waterfront park. We even saw dolphins patroling the shore line the morning of our set up!

Our guests varied from family groups to car enthusiasts to those who were there to chow down and listen to their favorite band. I think everyone was able to enjoy the sun, the music, and of course the food. I know we did.

Atlanta's Veterans Day Parade

Definitely a change of pace for Reflections was taking part in the 28th annual Atlanta Veterans' Day Parade. It was kind of exciting to rush around and get placed in line for an event so close to our hearts. At the end of the parade route we stopped and set up the exhibit to share with the attendees and the community.

Flora Funeral Service Shines in Virgina

The community of Rocky Mount welcomed Reflections this past week, it was quite a drive but worth it. Winding roads and beautiful fall colors lead us to a wonderful small community that is surrounded by farmland and nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains.

Our host Flora Funeral Service is seated on Main Street in this close knit town. When an opportunity presented itself to open up shop in Rocky Mount founder Lee Flora knew he found a home. Flora's wonderful staff joined us to welcome guests and open up the host refreshments.

Our day started with an interview from the Roanoke Times and the Franklin Times, which opened the doors to a steady stream of visitors. Parking right on Main Street we certainly were able to draw in guests. It was a lovely day in a lovely community.

NFDA in Boston

The Reflections team spent a very special week in Boston at the NFDA International Convention. With three days of exhibit floor hours, we met many professionals whom had not heard about the tour yet and were very inspired by it. Looks like we will be coming to your area soon. This was the second time Reflections has been to the NFDA Convention but after more then a year on the road it was nice to see so many familiar faces. It was a treat to visit with most of our sponsors and past hosts. They all start to feel like family.

We had a chance to give a little thank you to our sponsors by placing miniature models of our truck in their booths.

NFDA has created a new media outlet, NFDA-TV, this will be a monthly broadcast featuring stories about up and coming people in the industry and programs like ours. Plus we did an interview for it. Not sure when it will be used but look for us in the upcoming webcast.

Again we want to add a special Thanks to NFDA for allowing us to share the exhibit with the highest attendance convention in their history.