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NETWORK Article Title | SECTION Canadian Cemetery Management July 2016 BORDEN LEGACY PROJECT Canada’s largest First World War monument unveiled at Base Borden What’s Inside? Vol. 30 No. 4 • July 2016 2Cover Story: Borden Legacy Project 7 OACFP Conference Preview 6 OACFP Association Update 10 WCCA Conference Preview - Part II 14 Business Index Photo courtesy of CFB Borden July 2016 | NETWORK • Page 1 COVER | Borden Legacy Project The urn containing soil from Vimy Ridge is carried by Steckley-Gooderham’s Jeff Scott with Susanne Pretty beside him as part of the Freedom of the City Parade in Barrie. BORDEN LEGACY PROJECT Canada’s largest First World War monument unveiled at Base Borden By Lisa Johnston O n June 9, 2016, over 7,000 community members, volunteers, dignitaries, military personnel and veterans converged at the Angus gate of Base Borden near Barrie, ON, to unveil Canada’s largest First World War monument. The official ceremony – which included the placement of an urn containing soil from Vimy Ridge – has been over five years in the making and came to fruition with the assistance of the death-care profession. A joint venture of the Canadian and French governments, the whole endeavour, officially known as the Borden Legacy Project, has garnered the support of the military, civilians Page 2 • NETWORK | July 2016 and many local businesses – including Jeff Scott and Susanne Pretty of Steckley-Gooderham Funeral Homes. “To have the opportunity to participate in something like this is a huge privilege and truly an honour,” says Scott, owner of Steckley-Gooderham. “We jumped right in feet first to help plan everything from the ceremony to transportation and the containers.” Taking place in three phases, the project began with a contingent of military and civilian personnel travelling to Vimy Ridge in June of 2015. Led by Honorary Colonels Jamie Massie, Barry Peacock and Jim Williams, the group Borden Legacy ArticleProject Title | SECTION | COVER – supported by Steckley-Gooderham – worked tirelessly to raise more than $400,000 for the project. “We were approached by Honorary Colonel Barry Peacock to ask for our input in bringing back the soil from the tunnels and trenches of Vimy Ridge,” explains Pretty. “The soil represents the blood, sweat, tears and DNA of the soldiers who died in action over there. Jeff and I then got heavily involved in not only the logistics of bringing back the soil but also in the development and creation of the containers that would carry the soil back and to do that we contacted Caley Ferguson at Northern Casket for help.” Northern Casket was able to craft a magnificent transportation ark to house the two bronze ceremonial urns, two maple-handled copper trowels and two maple-handled brushes used for the white-glove ceremony. Included as part of the transportation ark was a sanctum that held four keys – each a different colour and representing the four Canadian divisions that took part in the battle. The ark design and construction was a collaboration of both Steckley-Gooderham and Northern Casket staff. Scott and Pretty then travelled with the contingent to France where the ark and urns were used to collect the soil and transport it safely back to CFB Trenton until the completion of the monument. “The two urns are actually Batesville urns that we refinished,” says Scott. “We 3D printed a wax model of the Canadian leaf that was used on uniforms and badges during the First World War and that was attached in solid bronze to the front of the urns.” At the beginning of June, the soil began its journey, travelling down the Highway of Heroes with a military and police escort followed by Barrie’s Freedom of the City Parade – an honour granted to military organizations allowing them the privilege to march into the city with drums beating, colours flying and bayonets fixed, celebrating the continued trust and Susanne Pretty pushes Norman Burling, Canada’s oldest living v e t e r a n , t o m e e t P r i m e M i n i s t e r J u s t i n Tr u d e a u . T h e m a n i n t h e b a c k i s p o r t r a y i n g P r i v a t e L e o n a r d We b s t e r w h o w a s k i l l e d a t Vimy Ridge. friendship between the community of Barrie and the members of the Canadian Armed Forces. The soil was a part of the parade which saw approximately 1,000 military personnel and local dignitaries take to the street. On June 7, the soil was then transported to Peacekeeper Park where it rested during a two-day vigil protected by armed personnel. Two days later, via another parade, the soil was transported to the Borden monument for a ceremony with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, dignitaries, military, civilians and a contingent from France as well as Canada’s oldest living veteran, 102-year-old Norman Burling. “At both the ceremony at Vimy Ridge and the ceremony at Base Borden, there were four individuals representing the four divisions who had to unlock the transportation ark to have the urns come out,” explains Scott. During the ceremony, only one urn was placed in the monument. The other urn is still awaiting its final resting July 2016 | NETWORK • Page 3 COVER | Borden Legacy Project Ceremonies at Base Borden on June 9, 2016. P h o t o c o u r t e s y o f M a r k Wa n z e l P h o t o g r a p h y. place – a new Roman-amphitheatre-like cenotaph that will stretch from downtown Barrie to Kempenfelt Bay that should be completed in April of 2017 in time for the anniversary of the battle itself. The Borden Legacy Project celebrates the 100th anniversary of CFB Borden, which served as Canada’s chief training centre for soldiers during the First World War through to today. As a further remembrance to these sacrifices, a stone pathway leads from the new monument amongst the beautiful landscaping to the original trenches where soldiers trained. The trenches were discovered following a land clearing process and were restored in 2011. FROM DESIGN to completion DESIGNERS aND MaNuFactuRERS INNOvatIvE & SuStaINablE alwayS thERE FOR yOu indoor and outdoor MausoleuMs ColuMbariuM & glass-front niches memorialization bronze produCts CreMation equipment interaCtive MausoleuM and columbarium system CMC - Carrier MausoleuMs ConstruCtion inC. www.CMC-Carrier.CoM | 1 800 663-7954 | Page 4 • NETWORK | July 2016 ArticleProject Title | SECTION Borden Legacy | COVER Unloading the ceremonial ark from the 100-year-old gun carriage. The monument itself is composed of a number of parts. Along with two big highly-polished black granite walls, there is also a life-sized bugler made of solid bronze by famous Canadian artist Marlene Hilton Moore. The monument also contains a number of quotes including one from Sir Arthur Currie, a colonel during the Vimy campaign, that reads: “To those who fall I say, ‘You will not die, but step into immortality. Your mothers will not lament your fate, but will have been proud to have borne such sons. Your names will be revered for ever and ever by your grateful country, and God will take you unto Himself.’” Pretty adds, “Currie led the first division at Vimy Ridge which was the first time all four Canadian divisions ever fought together and ironically the last time all four Canadian divisions solely fought together.” The area will also include granite benches creating a place where visitors can sit and contemplate the huge sacrifice made by First World War military personnel at Vimy Ridge – 10,602 casualties of which 3,598 were killed in action on site in France. Located right at the gates of Base Borden before entering the security checkpoint, the monument can be visited by civilians and is visible from the road leading past the military base. It is evident by the enthusiasm of Scott and Pretty how important the Borden Legacy Project is to the Barrie community and Canada. As donors of the project, Steckley-Gooderham also had the opportunity to participate in placing a time capsule near the monument that will be opened in 2116. “For us, from the start, we treated the whole experience as if we were repatriating someone from battle,” says Scott. “We participated in designing all the ceremonies from the ground up. We helped with the containers and the urns and it was obviously a great thing for the funeral home to be able to assist.” He concludes, “As the Canadian military tries to weave its way more into the fabric of society, places like Barrie provide a great depth of honour and service. I think it is a great thing for the community and the base to have done this together. History was made via the Borden Legacy Project.” N July 2016 | NETWORK • Page 5 OACFP | Association Update ASSOCIATION UPDATE B y C r y s t a b e l l e F o b l e r, p r e s i d e n t Crystabelle Fobler “Not the sun or summer alone, but every hour and season yields its tribute of delight.” ~ Emerson L et’s face it, summer is all about FUN! And as you read this article, I am hoping you have either started enjoying the warmth of the summer sun or are making plans to do so. And, as you enjoy your summer, we want to remind you that the OACFP board members and their respective committees continue to give back to the association through the many hours of time, from their already busy schedules, devoted to programs and events for you and on your behalf, as we have done so throughout the year. In early May, this association was honoured to be invited to join police leaders from across Ontario, members of OFSA and various community partners to tackle distracted driving. The 2016 Drive Safe campaign “Risk Takers Meet Undertakers” was officially launched on May 11, 2016 at the Toronto location of MacKinnon and Bowes. We, in the bereavement profession, all too often have to deal with the unfortunate aftermath of accidents. Our partnership with the Ontario Association of Chiefs of Police and members in our profession really drove home the message that distracted (and impaired) driving is dangerous… “is it really worth the risk to meet us?” The partnership was a good one and speaks to the importance of working together not only for the betterment of our profession, but also for the benefit of the community. On May 17, OACFP was invited to participate as a cosponsor (along with OFSA and TDFDI) at the Humber College Post Grad professional development event. By all accounts, this year’s event was a huge success with all spaces sold out well ahead of time. Unfortunately, organizers had to turn away a number of registrants. The event was developed to address ongoing concerns for the emotional, mental and physical health of the funeral professional. This year’s focus Page 6 • NETWORK | July 2016 The 2016 Drive Safe campaign kickoff at MacKinnon and Bowes. on wellness provided registrants with information they can use to incorporate a healthier lifestyle into their workplace and home. “Synergy” is the theme of this year’s conference at the Deerhurst Resort and promises to be one of the best! An amazing team of engaged volunteers have put together a program you will not want to miss. Add to that, the ambience of autumn in northern Ontario and we have a recipe for one heck of a conference. We look forward to having you join us October 18-20, 2016. Hope to see you there! I end with this, as most of us will take some time off from work to spend with family and friends… “The secret of success is making your vacation, your vacation.” So, best wishes to each and every one of you for a fantastic summer. Until next time… N Conference Preview | OACFP Join OACFP at the Deerhurst Resort for the Annual Conference By Patty Harris, conference co-chair O ACFP is hosting its annual Conference and Trade Show at the Deerhurst Resort located in the picturesque Muskoka region of Ontario from October 18-20, 2016. Delegates will enjoy a wide range of educational and networking opportunities throughout the conference and will have ample time to visit vendor booths, meet the suppliers and learn what’s new in the profession. The conference is the cornerstone of OACFP and truly defines us as a unified association of bereavement sector professionals providing education, resources and an opportunity to network with others in the profession. Themed Synergy – Moving Together – Changing Lives, the conference is designed to focus on the synergies within our profession, with the customers and communities we serve and the people we work with. We have an impressive lineup of industry and keynote speakers presenting a wide range of topics that will provide valuable and practical information. Presentation topics include leadership and marketing strategies, ceremony, multicultural customs and rituals, and an engaging mental health session on peer support systems in organizations. Our trade show is one of the best in the profession with the most diverse mix of suppliers. Delegates will not want to miss the opening night of the trade show on October 18 as it has long been one of the many highlights of the conference and is a great opportunity to network, make new contacts, meet up July 2016 | NETWORK • Page 7 OACFP | Conference Preview with old friends and discover what’s new and trending in the bereavement profession. Back by popular demand, we are once again hosting the Municipal and Small Cemetery Meeting on October 18. This year we are planning two sessions dedicated to the FBCSA with the second session including a panel discussion. Space is limited in these sessions so if you are a municipal or small cemetery operator be sure to register early to ensure your seat. We are also introducing two new networking opportunities: First Time Attendee Reception: There will be a special welcoming reception for those who have never attended a conference. Join us on October 18 just before the opening of the trade show for an opportunity to meet the OACFP board and others who are attending for the first time. Bonfire Social: After the opening night trade show the networking continues as we move outside under the Muskoka sky to enjoy a bonfire, have a drink and socialize with friends and colleagues. We look forward to seeing you in Muskoka at the Deerhurst Resort. For registration information, please visit oacfp.com. Due to timing constraints, we will prepare the next article for the September issue to include the speaker profiles and presentation highlights. N Page 8 • NETWORK | July 2016 July 2016 | NETWORK • Page 9 WCCA | Conference Preview - Part II 2016 WCCA Conference Speakers B y Ti m S t e r k e n b u r g I n anticipation of the upcoming WCCA Conference in Medicine Hat, September 14 -16, 2016, following is an overview of some of the speakers. Spencer Beach – Keynote Opening Address Spencer Beach, a third-generation floor technician, was involved in all types of commercial and residential construction as a labourer, supervisor and manager. He is a construction safety officer and has completed the occupational health and safety certificate program through the University of Alberta faculty of extension. Beach was a member of Toastmasters and is also a certified WHMIS trainer. Spencer Beach learned that sometimes tragedy chooses you for no reason at all. On a day like any other, just doing his job, he found himself suddenly engulfed in a flash fire. It came with a whistle and a bang, changing his life within the blink of an eye. Forever. Within 20 seconds, he received third- and fourth-degree burns to 90 per cent of his body. Beach fought through the fire to escape, to live even though he thought he was going to die. Holding onto the fading thoughts of his wife and the developing child within her womb gave him the courage to find a way out. But he had no idea what survival would mean. The life of a cemeterian can become very routine, going through similar processes day in and day out. It becomes very easy to fall into the trap of complacency. Beach lived through those consequences. Erik Lees Erik Lees is a registered professional planner and fellow of the Canadian Society of Landscape Architects. After working for 20 years in municipal parks and cemeteries, he started LEES+Associates in 1998. He is proud to be part of a team of people working from offices in Vancouver, Toronto and Whitehorse, concentrating on a full range of services to the bereavement sector. He has travelled widely over the last 18 Page 10 • NETWORK | July 2016 years in his quest to understand different burial trends and has been fortunate to work in both East and West Africa, across North America and more recently on cemeteries in New Zealand. Heidi Redman Heidi Redman is a landscape architect and senior associate with LEES+Associates, where she has contributed to cemetery planning and design projects over the last 10 years. Redman led the team that recently completed the design of new municipal cemeteries in Iqaluit and Fort McMurray. She has led a number of cemetery projects across Northern and Western Canada. She is currently based out of the firm’s regional office in Whitehorse. John Devine John Devine feels he has been fortunate to have lived in Medicine Hat for 50 years. The beautiful city parks in the area are one of the reasons Devine became an arborist. He started trimming trees 34 years ago and it has been his life’s work ever since. He took his arborist training at Olds College and he is a longtime member of the International Society of Arboriculture. Although his company, Rite Enterprises, is not large, it has become very well equipped and mechanized and now has two certified arborists on staff. Devine has worked in parks and cemeteries in Medicine Hat and in communities in this area for many years. He hopes by sharing his experience it will help others care for beautiful parks and cemeteries for years to come. Todd Sharpe After working with the Canadian Forces for 13 years, Todd Sharpe moved into the municipal side of the parks and recreation industry in 2014 to assume a role that allowed him to bring along his passion for leading teams, staff development Conference Preview - Part II | WCCA and customer service. As the “landlord of enjoyable spaces” in Medicine Hat, he believes it is essential to manage the morale and welfare of his staff if they are going to deliver exemplary public service. Sharpe holds a firm belief that the ability to lead, inspire and manage people is as important as any technical expertise. Ted Winn Ted Winn started in the casket distribution and manufacturing business in 1980 with Imperial Caskets Edmonton Ltd. He worked as a manager there for several years, and during this time was trained to service and repair Frigid Fluid lowering devices. In 1990, Winn opened his own casket manufacturing and distribution business under the name Legacy Caskets Ltd. The company eventually absorbed Imperial Caskets Edmonton Ltd. resulting in Imperial Legacy Caskets Ltd. During his many years of owning and operating Imperial Legacy Caskets Ltd., he continued to service and repair lowering devices as well as sell and distribute parts and supplies to various funeral homes and cemeteries. Winn owned and operated the business until 2010 when he sold it and merged with Imperial Group Inc. Because Imperial Group had no intention to continue servicing lowering devices, he decided to arrange a mobile lowering device service and maintenance business known as Legacy Lowering Device. Winn has since continued to service and sell lowering devices throughout Western Canada. There has always been an informative session from Carruthers when conferences land in Alberta. Attendees from other provinces can do comparisons to their own legislation and hash out areas where they also have questions. It is always challenging to arrange speakers and topics that appeal to all in our profession. Some attendees have come for decades while others may attend for the first time. Time and again we hear from those attending that networking with fellow cemeterians is worth making the effort to come. Please join us to make your conference in Medicine Hat a success. If you have not received a personal invitation in the mail, please go to www.westerncemetery.com and click on the conference link. See you in Medicine Hat! N Lorine Marshall Lorine Marshall is a native of Medicine Hat and a visual artist, who has been a member of the Medicine Hat and District Historical Society for over 50 years, serving on the executive twice during those years. STORIES in STONE historical cemetery tours were initiated in 2015, drawing on the history of Hillside Cemetery. Marshall will lead delegates through an example of a historical tour that other cemeteries might consider offering. This exposes the property to the public in an informative and relaxed setting allowing them to consider the cemetery as a favourable option as their final resting place. Karen Carruthers Karen Caruthers has been Alberta’s contact in the government regarding cemetery legislation for many years. July 2016 | NETWORK • Page 11 SECTION | Article Title WCCA | Conference Preview - Part II Conference Schedule (tentative) Tuesday, September 13, 2016 7:00 p.m. WCCA Executive Meeting Wednesday, September 14, 2016 9:00 a.m. 12:00 p.m. 6:30 p.m. WCCA Executive Meeting Golf Tournament Conference Registration/Meet and Greet/Trade Show/Golf Prizes and Special Draw 7:30 a.m. 9:00 a.m. 9:30 a.m. 11:00 a.m. 11:30 a.m. 12:00 p.m. 1:00 p.m. 2:15 p.m. 2:45 p.m. 3:30 p.m. 4:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. 8:00 p.m. 8:30 p.m. Registration and Continental Breakfast Welcome and Opening Remarks/Introduction of Suppliers Keynote Speaker – Spencer Beach – “Raise the Dead” Book Signing, Coffee Break with Trade Show Karen Carruthers, Alberta Government – Q & A Lunch WCCA Annual General Meeting Coffee Break and Trade Show Cemetery Trends and Challenges in Sub-Saharan Africa: Lessons from Kenya and Ghana – Erik Lees Building Cemeteries in Northern Climates: Lessons from Nunavut to Fort Mac – Heidi Redman Trade Show with Special Draw Cocktails Banquet Awards and Presentations Entertainment – Robert Larrabee – An Evening with the Legends Thursday, September 15, 2016 Friday, September 16, 2016 7:30 a.m. 8:30 a.m. 9:00 a.m. 11:30 a.m. 12:00 p.m. 4:00 p.m. Page 12 • NETWORK | July Continental Breakfast Final Trade Show Time Split Tracks • Recommended Tree Species for Cemetery Setting • Lowering Device Maintenance • Strengthening Positive Workplace Culture – Todd Sharpe • Roundtables Depart for Tours Pitchfork Fondue Departure 2016 Article Title | SECTION N E T W O R K BUSINESS INDEX MANUFACTURERS AND SUPPLIERS Columbaria and Mausoleums Bronze 4 Rock of Ages Street Stanstead, Quebec J0B 3E2 Tel: (800) 567-2793 • Fax: (819) 876-2234 Donald Labonté, President Columbariums made entirely of granite, carefully chosen for high quality. Perpetual Warranty. Contact us to refer you to a dealer in your area. SUNSET MEMORIAL & STONE 3300 - 8 St. SE, Calgary T2G 5S7 Tel: 403.243.3393 • Fax: 403.243.7533 Toll-free: 800.363.3393 Web: www.sunsetstone.com Memorial Portraits tel: 905-726-8288 fax: 905-726-8248 Marble Statues Call 1 (800) 465-0322 or email [email protected] to book your listing GAWET MARBLE & GRANITE Business Route 4, PO Box 219 Center Rutland, VT 05736 Tel: (802) 773-8868 Fax: (802) 773-2763 NETWORK PagE BI - 1 [email protected] website: www.enduramemorials.com 142 Deerglen Terrace, Aurora, ON L4G 6Y3 Toll-free: 1 (800) 323-6398 Quality-crafted Italian marble statues and custom designs per request. Inventory. Free brochure and price lists. Mausoleum Developers Tell them you found it in NETWORK Call 1 (800) 465-0322 or email [email protected] to book your listing today! Cemetery Supplies H.S. ECKELS & CO. (CANADA) LTD. 352 Silvercreek Parkway North Guelph, ON N1H 1E7 Tel: (519) 824-8020 • Fax: (519) 824-7161 Canada Toll-free: 1 (800) 265-8350 Toll-free fax: 1 (800) 914-1141 www.eckelsandcompany.com E-mail Address: [email protected] Suppliers to cemeteries across Canada with interment products. Dependable 1 week delivery Monument Suppliers NETWORK works! Call (403) 264-3270 GAWET MARBLE & GRANITE Business Route 4, PO Box 219 Center Rutland VT 05736 (802) 773-8868 • Fax: (802) 773-2763 Toll-free: 1 (800) 323-6398 Custom-fabricated high-quality Vermont marble memorials, markers, cornerstones and statues. N E T W O R K BUSINESS INDEX MONUMENT RETAILERS British Columbia Your ad here! WHOLESALE LETTERING & CARVING 6215 Netherhart Road Mississauga, ON L5T 1G5 Tel: (905) 564-5617 • Fax: (905) 564-8380 Call (403) 264-3270 to place an ad Quarries ROCK OF AGES CANADA INC. 4 Rock of Ages, Stanstead, QC J0B 1E0 Tel: (819) 876-2745 • Fax: (819) 876-2234 Donald Labonté, President Vases Vaults & Grave Boxes U.S. METALCRAFT, INC. P.O. Box 308, Delphos, OH 45833 Toll-free: 1 (800) 633-1190 Fax: 1 (888) 695-0235 In business for over 30 years, the original manufacturer of the Metalflake granitematch finish. Die-cast aluminum vases. Trouble-free profit. No Canadian distributor, buy direct from manufacturer. Call Debra Altenburger for assistance. B.C. WILBERT VAULT (A division of Fraser Way Pre-Kast Ltd.) 22765 Fraser Highway, Box 3294 Langley, BC V3A 4R6 Tel: (604) 534-2911 • Fax: (604) 533-3238 Please check your listing for accuracy. MORTIMER’S MONUMENTAL WORKS (in B.C. Since 1877) 709 Kings Road., Victoria, B.C. V8T 1W4 Tel: (250) 383-6421 • Fax: (250) 383-7770 Toll-free: 1-800-788-0188 www.mortimersmonuments.com [email protected] Contact Ken and Kerry Mann We service all of B.C. and the Yukon Ontario KINKAID AND LONEY MONUMENTS LTD. 41 William Street East Smith Falls, ON K7A 1C3 Toll-free: 1 (800) 749-0807 Contact: Chris Loney Complete Monument Services Since 1947. Specialists in Cemetery Restoration. E-Z Masks Computer Graphics. Made-to-Order for Plastic, Bronze, Stone & Glass. Used Worldwide. ST. JAMES CEMETERY/CREMATORIUM 635 Parliment St. Toronto, ON M4X 1R1 Tel: (416) 964-9194 SUPERIOR VAULT CO. LIMITED ‘Servicing Ontario for over 60 years’ Box 42200, 128 Queen Street South Mississauga, ON L5M 4Z0 Tel: (905) 826-2870 or (905) 854-2688 (after hours) NETWORK works! Call (403) 264-3270 Should any changes be necessary, contact us at [email protected] NETWORK PagE BI - 2 N E T W O R K BUSINESS INDEX Quebec GRANITE LACROIX INC. 1735, Boul. des Laurentides Vimont, Laval, QC H7M 2P5 Tel: (450) 669-7467 Manufacturer of Monuments. www.granitelacroix.com NETWORK works! Call (403) 264-3270 CEMETERIES/CREMATORIUMS Saskatchewan WARREN & SON LTD. MEMORY GARDENS CEMETERY Box 37, 126 - 2nd Ave. N.E. Swift Current, SK S9H 3V5 Tel: (306) 773-8831 Dick and Jim Warren, Owners Please check your listing for accuracy. Should any changes be necessary, contact us at [email protected] NETWORK PagE BI - 3