MBNA Monument Matters
MBNA Monument Matters – a new podcast produced by the Monument Builders of North America for all things memorialization. MBNA is a 118-year-old association with the mission “to define and promote memorialization in a viable, innovative and diversified way for the membership, and to enhance awareness of memorialization by the general public and remembrance industry.” In that spirit of promoting memorization, the MBNA Marketing Committee is launching this podcast as an extension of our monthly magazine, MBNews. Each podcast episode features a discussion related to a magazine theme. Monument Matters podcasts invite everyone to listen and share.
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4 days ago
4 days ago
Welcome to the second episode of MBNA's Monument Matters, where host Mike Johns delves into the evolving landscape of cremation trends with industry experts Barbara Chemis and Troy Caldwell. As cremation rates continue to rise, especially in North America, this episode explores the challenges and opportunities for memorialists and cemeterians.
Barbara Chemis, Executive Director of the Cremation Association of North America, shares insights from their annual report, highlighting the national cremation rate and geographical trends. Meanwhile, Troy Caldwell discusses the impact on businesses and the importance of educating families about cremation options beyond disposition.
Listeners will learn about the innovative ways cemeteries and monument builders are adapting to meet the needs of families choosing cremation. From creative memorials to understanding the cultural shifts influencing these trends, this episode provides valuable information for those in the remembrance industry.
9 hours ago
9 hours ago
Mike Johns, Jr. CM, AICA, The Johns-Carabelli Co. Semerano Monuments & Flowers, talks with representatives from the Granite and Marble level sponsors supporting the MBNA Trade Show about what they are planning to exhibit. Episode guests:Paige Lamthi & Mark Gherardi, Buttura and Gherardi Granite ArtisansVaishnavi Ramasamy and Mr. Cannon, Amman GraniteRita Campbell, Precious SouvenirLenin Kailasammani, Salem Stone Doug Grahn, Barre Granite AssociationMatthew Pruett, Elberton Granite Association