Supplier News News from OGR’s Supplier Network Passages International announces partnership with Southwest Cargo - Announced Aug. 26, this new partnership expedites the shipment of caskets to any funeral home in the continental United States serviced by Southwest Airlines within 24 hours, often the same day, for less than $300, including all charges to the destination airport where the funeral home must receive the casket. Previously, transit time was estimated at 5-7 days. “We are thrilled to make this service available to our funeral home customers,” said Passages President Darren Crouch. “As you know, funerals are time-sensitive and we often need to deliver caskets within 24-48 hours. This partnership enables that.” | The Foresight Companies names John T. McQueen as Director of Client addiExperience - “The tion of John as our Director of Client Experience allows us to deliver the highest level of knowledge and expertise to our clients,” Dan Isard, the founder and managing partner of The Foresight Companies, recently announced. Prior to joining The Foresight Companies, John was a second-generation funeral director & embalmer and grew his family’s enterprise into Florida’s largest family-owned funeral operation. John remained a leading innovator in funeral service introducing many new concepts, including the world’s first Bio-Cremation process that utilizes water instead of fire. | Vince Roberge named Senior Business Consultant at Johnson Want to see your company’s news featured here? OGR Supply Partners are invited to send your press releases and other company updates to Communications Director Evan Hoffmeyer at EHoffmeyer@OGR.org. www.ogr.org | The Independent® 27 Golden Services Group Consulting Group - “Vince has been a major contributor in the development of our signature Business Consulting Services as well as monthly client meetings,” said Director of Business Consulting Nelson Thulin. “Vince has consistently provided insight and support to all departments and leadership within JCG and has done so at an exceedingly high level.” In his new role, Roberge will work directly with clients and provide a wide variety of consulting services including performance management, strategic planning, and leadership development. He will also assist in managing the company’s vendor partnerships. | Passages International now offering biodegradable body bags - One of their two models is made with a biodegradable PEVA (polyethylene vinyl acetate) material with a zipper and handles, and has been weight-tested to 440 pounds and is suitable for removals. The other is made of PVA (polyvinyl acetate) with a doublesided tape closure. It’s designed to be used with a shroud or a wicker (non-sealed) casket for burial or cremation. Both options are more environmentally-friendly than traditional body bags and are suitable for cremation. “Just as in every other aspect of our economy, consumers expect greener alternatives. Our new body bags allow funeral homes to accomplish the same results, but with a smaller environmental impact,” said Passages President Darren Crouch.
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