Industry & Services >> Analyst Interviews >> August 10, 2009

Outlook For Funeral Services – Mark B. Allen – Casket & Funeral Supply Association Of America

Mark B. Allen is the Executive Director of the Casket & Funeral Supply Association of America, an association offering resources and networking opportunities to funeral suppliers. Mr. Allen joined CFSA in 2007 and has been in funeral service-related association management for more than 20 years. Previously, he was previously the Director of Education at the International Order of the Golden Rule, an association of independently owned funeral homes. Mr. Allen earned an MBA in 1987 and was designated as a Certified Association Executive in 2007. Profile
TWST: Please start off by talking a bit about the Casket and Funeral Supply

Association of America?

Mr. Allen: CFSAA actually started as the Casket Manufacturers' Association in

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