A lunch buffet was served and sponsored by Memorial Monuments. During lunch, members had the opportunity to watch a recording presented by NFDA Lobbyist Leslie Witter and Chief Legal Counsel Chris Farmer for an update on formaldehyde and FTC pricing regulations. Other sponsors of the conference were SightLife, Precoa, NFDA, and the Montana Funeral Trust. Lunch was followed by Montana Attorney General Austin Knudson who gave an eye-opening report on the Mexican cartel in Montana and the fentanyl crisis. Lastly, Chief Medical Examiner Dr. Willy Kemp gave a presentation on autopsies. All of the education speakers were sponsored by Medallion Vault and Casket. Nineteen firms were represented at the conference as well as non-firm members, one non-member, and four associate members. Funeral directors were eligible to earn up to six continuing education credits for attending the conference. Thank you to all who attended the largest Mid-Winter Conference to date. ■ Pub. 2 2023, Issue 1 11
RkJQdWJsaXNoZXIy MTg3NDExNQ==