Gift to support area of greatest need for Foundation
Brookfield, Wis. – Omaha-based insurer Physicians Mutual made their second pledge of $100,000 to support the Funeral Service Foundation. On the opening session of the NFDA Convention, with more than 2,500 in attendance, the gift was announced by Foundation Fund Development Chair Will Bischoff who introduced Physicians Mutual Chief Marketing Officer, Chad Wells, to the stage.
Wells shared Physicians Mutual’s commitment to the Foundation with, as he said, “This literally large check of $102,500.” The $100,000 gift is designated for general support of the Foundation, and $2,500 was designated in support of the 2024 Golf Classic. At the Golf Classic, Wells noted that he and his team were thanked for their continued support by attendees, and this was a great sign about the Foundation and how it can impact passionate, committed, and engaged funeral service professionals like those in the audience at the opening session.
“Thank you for allowing me this moment to reflect on the critically important work that funeral professionals do in supporting our communities across the globe. Your compassion, creativity and attention to detail is apparent in all you do to serve families in their hour of need. At the end of the day, that’s why we are here.”
On behalf of the Foundation, Chair John Heald stated, “We are deeply grateful for Physicians Mutual’s generous and continued support of the Funeral Service Foundation. Their support plays a crucial role in enabling us to continue providing resources and scholarships that enhance the funeral service profession. Their sustaining commitment ensures that we can serve those that uphold the dignity and respect that every individual deserves when facing the loss of a loved one. We extend our heartfelt appreciation for their dedication to our mission.”
ABOUT PHYSICIANS MUTUAL – https://www.physiciansmutual.com/web/home
Physicians Mutual Insurance Company, Physicians Life Insurance Company and Physicians Select Insurance Company comprise the Physicians Mutual family. Physicians Mutual offers reliable dental and supplemental health insurance, and pet insurance. Physicians Life provides important life insurance, Medicare Supplement insurance and coverage for funeral pre-planning. Physicians Select Insurance Company additionally offers exclusive Medicare Supplement insurance. The companies have more than $4 billion in assets and consistently maintain some of the highest financial strength ratings in the nation from independent insurance analysts, including A.M. Best Company and Weiss Ratings. Founded in 1902, Physicians Mutual® is headquartered in Omaha, Nebraska. To learn more about the company, please visit PhysiciansMutual.com.
ABOUT THE FUNERAL SERVICE FOUNDATION – FuneralServiceFoundation.org
Since 1945, the Funeral Service Foundation has served as the philanthropic voice of the funeral profession and has been identified as the charitable arm of the National Funeral Directors Association since 1997. Donors and volunteer leaders’ profession-wide support the Foundation’s mission to lift grieving communities by investing in people and programs that strengthen funeral service.
