Retired firefighters in Arizona are working to create an appropriate vehicle for firefighter funerals. Traditionally, a firefighter has apparatus in attendance at their funeral. In some cases, the truck is still used to carry the casket to the cemetery. But these days, with trucks costing over $500,000, and carrying much specialized equipment, it’s no longer Read More
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Florida FH Investigated for Fraud
The Florida Division of Funeral, Cemetery & Consumer Services is investigating Rubin Memorial Chapel near Boynton Beach, Florida, for the third time in as many years. After audits in 2006 and 2007, both triggered by employee complaints, the state found that Rubin Memorial Chapel had overcharged customers at least 9 times, and was slow to Read More
Respect The Procession
They do in Port Huron, Michigan. Some don’t in Florida, though.
Smaller Government. Lower Taxes. More Freedom
Several weeks ago, when the Republican Party announced Gov. Palin’s selection, I remarked to a few folks that this might be enough to pull me back to the party.