The Rhode Island Funeral Directors Association and Rhode Island House Veterans Affairs Committee will host the Annual Wreaths Across America State House Ceremony on Monday, December 11, 2023, at the RI State House in the State Room followed by the wreath laying in the Garden of Heroes.

The event will take place on Monday, December 11, 2023, at 12 noon in the State Room.

The actual wreath laying will take place at 12:15 p.m in the Garden of Heroes outside of the State House. 

Wreaths Across America

Wreaths Across America’s State House ceremonies serve as a kickoff to a week-long series of events designed to raise awareness and appreciation for the sacrifices of our nation’s veterans and their families.

The ceremonies take place in most of the 50 states and Washington, D.C. and have a particular focus on family during the holidays.

Volunteers conduct the State House ceremonies each year in their respective state capitols. Dignitaries and special guests are invited to speak in honor of our veterans and active military.

The wreath-laying ceremonies are nonpolitical.

All groups and members of the community are invited to attend

Here’s a photograph from our 2022 Wreaths Across America Annual State House Ceremony.

Tuesday, October 3, 2023
Alpine Country Club
251 Pippin Orchard Rd, Cranston, RI 02921

RSVP by September 20, 2023

MEMBER: OSHA Training and Dinner Registration
Training is FREE and dinner is $25 for Members.

NON-MEMBER: OSHA Training and Dinner Registration
Training and dinner is $75 for NON-Members.

You may also register by printing out the this form and mailing it to
Laurie Robinson, PO Box 1223, East Greenwich, Rhode Island 02818 

Schedule
Registration – 5:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Training – 5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
Dinner – 6:30 p.m.

*Online Training will be Wednesday October 11, 2023. 4:00 – 5:00 pm
Link to Online Training Information Page.

We are pleased to announce that this year’s Annual OSHA Training will be presented by Daniel C. Shea, MPH, LFD, CCSP, and Associate Professor of Funeral Service at Cape Cod Community College.

Participants are guaranteed to get information they can use immediately to improve OSHA compliance. Vital information on protection and operation standards in a COVID-19 world, a heavy emphasis on the infectious agents that are of the most threat to an embalmer, policies, procedures and safety measures with a deep dive into best practices with the how and why.  Topics in the deep dive include proper PPE, sanitization, work practice and engineering controls.

All Rhode Island licensed funeral directors will be eligible to receive one (1) Continuing Education Unit based on their participation in the training room during the entire one (1) hour of training.   All attendees will receive Certificates  based on their participation in the training room during the entire one (1) hour of training.    

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Meal options
(If you are emailing your attendance, please let us know your meal choice for the in-person training)
Bacon Hamburger
Shaved Steak Sandwich
Chicken Parmesan Sandwich
Caesar Salad with Chicken or Salmon
all meals served with served with sides and dessert with coffee.

Questions? Please contact Laurie Robinson at rifda1@aol.com or 401-523-5107.

Wednesday, October 11, 2023
4:00 – 5:00 p.m.
RSVP by October 5, 2023

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MEMBERS, please register here.
There is no cost for members to attend Online Training, but registration is required.

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NON-MEMBERS, please register here.
The cost for NON-members to attend Online Training is $50.

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You may also register by printing out the this form and mailing it to
Laurie Robinson, PO Box 1223, East Greenwich, Rhode Island 02818

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We are pleased to announce that this year’s Annual OSHA Training will be presented by Daniel C. Shea, MPH, LFD, CCSP, and Associate Professor of Funeral Service at Cape Cod Community College

Participants are guaranteed to get information they can use immediately to improve OSHA compliance. Vital information on protection and operation standards in a COVID-19 world, a heavy emphasis on the infectious agents that are of the most threat to an embalmer, policies, procedures and safety measures with a deep dive into best practices with the how and why.  Topics in the deep dive include proper PPE, sanitization, work practice and engineering controls.

All Rhode Island licensed funeral directors will be eligible to receive one (1) Continuing Education Unit based on their participation in the training during the entire one (1) hour of training.   All attendees will receive Certificates  based on their participation in the training room during the entire one (1) hour of training.    

Questions? Please contact Laurie Robinson at rifda1@aol.com or 401-523-5107.