Happy fall to you all

Linda Darby,
Chief Executive Officer

Isn't fall one of the best seasons of the year? I love the colorful hues in the trees, the different shapes and sizes of all the pumpkins and the beautiful cloud free skies. There are so many things to enjoy during the fall, such as apple cider, pumpkin spice lattes and pumpkin rolls. In my opinion, there is absolutely nothing better than the smell of the seasoned wood burning while sitting outside around a fire.

When you live in a world that is constantly in a whirlwind, you have to take the time to stop and enjoy your surroundings. You have to enjoy the changing of the seasons and all the beauty that comes with it. If anyone knows how short life truly is, it's those who work in the funeral industry. Take a time out to enjoy your family and the falling leaves before the winter months blanket us with snow. Enjoy the here and now with the ones you love the most. Create fond memories and take them with you into the winter months. I wish you all a happy fall.


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Tell their story in color

Linda Darby,
Chief Executive Officer

When at a graveside service, have you ever seen a beautifully designed graphic on a burial vault? So beautiful that you can feel the love and thought that went into the design?

The other day, my siblings and I were in a meeting with a gentleman who had just lost his mother. On her burial vault he had created a graphic that truly represented her life. It was filled with images and names of their family. It was one of the finest tributes I have seen in a while.

A family values a burial vault graphic because it helps tell the story of their loved one's life. It brings the story all of the way to their final resting place. Did you know you can continue telling that story with a beautiful design above ground as well? Trigard Memorials can tell the story on a bronze memorial with detailed images and Brilliant Impressions® full color.

Want more information about adding pictures and color to your next memorial? Call our Customer Service team at 800.798.4900.

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How do you want to be remembered?

Linda Darby,
Chief Executive Officer

The hustle and bustle of the holiday season is in full force with only a few days left before Christmas. The holiday season is about cherishing and spending time with those in our lives and taking the focus off ourselves. We sometimes get stuck in a rut of our daily routines and the holidays allow us to get our heads out of the paperwork to remember; to remember how blessed we are to be able to spend the holidays with our families; and to remember those we have lost throughout the years.

"When a loved one becomes a memory, the memory becomes a treasure," is a quote that we at Trigard Memorials try to remember everyday. How do you want to be remembered? When you are gone and your family gathers around for the holidays, will they remember you the way you want to be remembered? As families gather, its a great time to remind them to take the time to talk with their family about how they want to be remembered; maybe even make a plan to get their wishes put in writing this coming year.

From everyone at Trigard, may you and your family have a blessed holiday season.

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Product highlight: Remembrance medallions

Remembrance medallions by Trigard Memorials are a unique addition to existing niche fronts, mausoleums and memorials. A stronger alternative than ceramic cameos, our bronze medallions feature exquisite detail in traditional oxide or the vibrant color of Brilliant Impressions®.

Whether a family is celebrating a special date or they want to add beauty and value to their loved one's memorial with our cutting-edge technology, our medallions are an affordable option.

Call Customer Service at 800.798.4900 for details and pricing.

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Design tip of the week
Though photo quality may look okay to families, our design team looks at it from a professional standpoint to ensure you receive the best quality marker with the given images.

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Success in Austin

What a great convention! Yesterday our team packed up our booth at the 2013 NFDA Convention and Expo in Austin. Just like many other funeral professionals across the country, we are spending today transitioning back to our usual routines. It was a wonderful event.
 
It began with the spirited Sunday educational session that Rich Darby and Linda Darby lead with Alan Creedy. "Family Business Disputes: Court Is in Session" included the trio acting out some sticky scenarios that the attendees found all too familiar. But instead of retreating to their separate corners, Alan helped mediate the disputes, giving the audience members valuable tools to take home.

 

It continued to the Expo floor, including our Trigard booth that consistently attracts great questions about our products.

 

But it's always about the conversations we have. National conventions are a great time to learn, to connect with our customers, and to educate others in our industry about the successes our customers are having with products.

 

 
Product spotlight: Complete Cast Bronze Recrafting

We unveiled a new product at the NFDA Convention and Expo that got lots of attention. Trigard Memorials Recrafting does more than rejuvenate and beautify cast bronze memorials. Our toolkit helps you reach your existing customers while building deeper relationships with them and generate revenue. Even if someone else created the memorial, you can trust the artists at Trigard Memorials to recraft it.

Prices start at $150 plus shipping. Call 800.798.4900 for full pricing and procedures.

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