Funeral Homes Face Competition from Third Party Company

McHenry, Illinois (Vocus/PRWEB) January 27, 2011

Funeral products that were once only offered through funeral homes are now available to be purchased from third party companies like Star Legacy Funeral Network, Inc. (http://www.starlegacynetwork.com). Retailers like Star Legacy offer those grieving over a lost loved one convenience and savings during a vulnerable time on caskets, urns, keepsakes, and a host of funeral products and services.

?Star Legacy?s mission is to assist its customers ? both emotionally and financially ? during their time of need and stress with low prices, advice and customer service,? says a representative from Star Legacy. Their American made caskets are shipped via FedEx and can be delivered 365 days a year with next or second day delivery (excepting holidays). Star Legacy can save their clients and customers thousands of dollars over funeral home prices. In fact, Star Legacy?s prices are 50% to 70% below funeral home pricing and includes delivery. Star Legacy also offers unique ways to remember a loved one with such services such as memorial space flights were they have the ability to send your loved ones remains into outer space if requested; or, creating diamonds by extracting carbon DNA from a deceased?s cremated remains.

The funeral industry is regulated by the Federal Trade Commission, which enforces rules that ensures a customer?s right to purchase these products from retailers other than funeral homes. These rules give customers the right to purchase a casket from a third party retailer, the right be provided with a price list of all products and services provided by the funeral home, and the right to choose which funeral services they do and do not want. The rules also state that funeral homes must accept third party caskets, allowing Star Legacy to ship directly to the funeral home.

At Star Legacy Funeral Network they encourage their customers to visit the Federal Trade Commission website to learn more about their rights. Please visit the FTC at http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/rulemaking/funeral/index.shtm.

For more information about the Star Legacy Funeral Network and their products or services please contact Rick Obadiah by phone at 815-344-3600 or e-mail, customerservice(at)starlegacynetwork(dot)com, or visit http://www.StarLegacyNetwork.com.

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BigDotOfHappiness.com Expands Their Party Supply Selection With Unique Shaped Tableware

Menomonie, WI (PRWEB) August 09, 2011

BigDotOfHappiness.com provides personalized party decorations for all special occasions, including baby showers, birthday parties and bridal showers. Now they offer shaped tableware lines to coordinate with all of their most popular themes.

Designed in-house by a talented team of party planning experts, every line of shaped tableware is carefully coordinated with its corresponding party theme to create a sensational party pack. "Our designers have a keen eye for color and layout, so each component is carefully thought-out before it goes into production," says Sherri Yukel, founder of BigDotOfHappiness.com and all Big Dot Shops.

Big Dot Original designer tableware can be purchased as individual components or in money-saving packages designed for large or small events. BigDotOfHappiness.com's tableware bundles offer all of the necessary components to get your tables ready for guests, while party packs offer party supplies and decorations that take an event from start to finish.

BigDotOfHappiness.com?s exclusive lines of shaped tableware receive rave reviews from many happy Hostess Heroes. "This store was so helpful. They?re friendly and the page was easy to use, I love it! All of my guests were starstruck! My guests wanted to know where I got this and where I got that. It was so personal down to banners to plates to balloons, dinnerware, tableware, centerpieces, the candy - everything was so wonderful. My daughter?s baby shower was a hit!" says Ms. Day, a BigDotOfHappiness.com customer and Hostess Hero.

Experienced hosts and hostesses recommend creating a dramatic tablescape to easily and economically dress up any space. BigDotOfHappiness.com?s shaped tableware will quickly set the stage for a professional-looking event without the help of a qualified party planner. Take a tip from the pros and use Big Dot Original party supplies to create a remarkable event.

About Big Dot of Happiness, LLC

Big Dot of Happiness, LLC, is an event party company and the originator of various games, invitations and themed party supply products called "Big Dot Originals." With personalized invitations, impressive party favors and unique party decorations, Big Dot of Happiness, LLC, makes everyday parties into extraordinary events. "We create remarkable smiles by embracing a remarkable culture."

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Designer of Unique and Original Party Supplies Has Shipped More Than One-Half Million Orders ? Creating More Than One Million Smiles

Menomonie, WI (PRWEB) August 19, 2011

Since 1999, BigDotOfHappiness.com has been an industry leader in personalized party supplies and customer experience. Each original party item and every do-it-yourself product is gathered into a Box of Bliss or wrapped in a logo cellophane bag by an elite Expert Expert team member. The entire order is then packaged with care in a signature blue Box That Rocks and shipped off to an awaiting Hostess Hero. BigDotOfHappiness.com makes the personal touch a priority, even with more than one-half million orders shipped.

With impressive attention to detail, customers will receive their themed party decorations faster than expected to ensure their event goes off without a hitch. Party planners can rest assured their baby shower items or birthday party supplies are getting top priority and will make their way from the custom print shop to assembly and onto an awaiting truck without any delay.

Sherri Yukel, founder and general manager of all Big Dot Shops, puts customer service at the forefront of the Big Dot philosophy. "We know the customer is the boss and because of this, we stand out above the rest. By featuring unique and original products you can't find anywhere else, and employing well-trained Expert Experts waiting to help plan an event, the Big Dot Shops are able to make Hostess Heroes out of everyday people."

BigDotOfHappiness.com continues to receive rave reviews from both first-time and repeat customers. ?I have purchased quite a few different items from you and have never been disappointed. I have since my first purchase, and will continue to recommend, BigDotOfHappiness.com to all of my friends and anyone I meet. Your customer service is superb, the web site is easy to use, the products are always better than anticipated, and they arrive before you know it and are always a big hit. Since discovering BigDotOfHappiness.com, I have not gone anywhere else for my party supplies and don't intend to. Thank you and don't change a thing!?says Katie S., a loyal Hostess Hero.

Since its early beginnings as a sewing hobby that grew and grew, Big Dot of Happiness, LLC, has fostered a work hard, play hard environment. ?It?s all about the culture,? says Sherri Yukel ?We work hard for our customers but once in a while we take a little time for a fun group activity. In the end, we are a much closer team that functions really well.? The Big Dot culture is put into action with an entertaining all-employee lip dub video, as well as many humorous yet informative videos designed to help Hostess Heroes get the most out of each Big Dot product. BigDotOfHappiness.com employees live the purpose statement every day ? ?We create remarkable smiles by embracing a remarkable culture.?

About Big Dot of Happiness, LLC

Big Dot of Happiness, LLC, is an event party company and the originator of various games, invitations and themed party supply products called "Big Dot Originals." With personalized invitations, impressive party favors and unique party decorations, Big Dot of Happiness, LLC, makes everyday parties into extraordinary events. "Making life's occasions fun. It's about time."

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City Club of San Francisco Invites Small Businesses to Enjoy Their Grand Holiday Party

San Francisco, CA (PRWEB) November 08, 2011

The City Club of San Francisco, the premier private Financial District business and social club, opens its doors this time of year and welcomes non-members to celebrate the holidays in historic art deco style at their Grand Holiday Party. The event will be held on Tuesday, December 13, 2011 from 6 to 11 pm.

?We are inviting Bay Area guests to leave the planning to us and enjoy an exciting evening that includes festive libations, a full seasonal dinner and dancing,? said Michelle Kimmins, director of sales and catering at the City Club of San Francisco. ?This is an incredible event and an incredible value.?

The quality of entertainment planned for the Grand Holiday Party rivals the historic art deco d?cor. The club is bringing together Pamela Rose from Sidepocket and the Denon and Doyle DJs (D&D) to entertain the crowd as ?Sidespin.? This fusion of DJ and a swinging band will have every guest dancing the night away.

Pamela Rose is a San Francisco jazz and blues vocalist who has thrilled audiences locally and internationally with her swinging, soulful style. Rose is that rare breed of entertainer who connects solidly with her audience by always delivering a personal and unforgettable musical experience. Her rich, warm voice and easy rapport with the band moves jazz and blues audiences of all ages.

Since 1984, the spin doctors Denon and Doyle DJs (D&D) have earned the entertainers a stellar reputation that makes them the most requested DJs in Northern California. Their full DJ and MC services help create a fun and exciting environment without ever compromising class or elegance.

?For those looking for an elegant evening away from the hustle of the holidays, I recommend the City Club Holiday Party,? said Scott Morse, City Club Member. ?It?s festive, cheerful and dressy?with great dining and live music. Come for the dining and stay for the dancing. It is a joyful evening, guaranteed.?

The Grand Holiday Party Menu includes:

PASSED HORS D?OEUVRES

Mini Croque Monsieur

Lemongrass and Coconut Crusted Chicken Fingers served with Candied Ginger Aioli

Fresh Horseradish Deviled Eggs

Dungeness Crab Brioche Toasts

CHILLED SHELLFISH STATION

New Zealand Green Lip Mussels

Court Bouillon Poached Prawns

Oysters on the Half Shell

Cracked Dungeness Crab

Lemon, Mignonette, Cocktail

ENTR?E STATIONS

Rosemary and Garlic Marinated Bone-In Leg of Lamb

Hobbs Bacon and Aged Cheddar Spoon Bread

Slow Roasted Liberty Farms Goose

Truffled Wild Mushroom Bread Pudding

Butternut Squash and Sweet Potato Wild Rice with Apple Cider-Mustard Vinaigrette

Slow-Roasted Root Vegetables Candied Pecans

Winter Citrus-Roasted Beet Salad with Chevre, Arugula and Tangerine Vinaigrette

Endive and Bosc Pear Salad with Walnuts, Blue Cheese and Red Wine Vinaigrette

Garlicky Broccoli Rabe with Marcona Almonds

DESSERT STATION

Seasonal Petit Fours

Assorted pies and tarts ? Key Lime, Pumpkin, Pecan and Linzer Torte

Chocolate Truffles

Chocolate-Dipped Shortbread

Chocolate-Dipped Candied Oranges

For more information about the Grand Holiday Party or any of the City Club of San Francisco?s services, please call them at (415) 675-1549 or visit them on the web at cityclubsf.com.

About The City Club of San Francisco

The City Club of San Francisco is a private club and party venue that plays host to elegant San Francisco corporate events and personal gatherings. The City Club specializes in undeniably San Francisco wedding receptions, rehearsal dinners, bridal and baby showers, corporate meetings, awards dinners, seminars, workshops, retirement parties, anniversary parties, birthday parties, Bar/Bat Mitzvahs, alumni receptions, bereavement packages, social galas, networking events, holiday parties and fundraisers.

In addition to its own world famous art and architecture, The City Club actively promotes the art and culture of San Francisco through collaboration with premier arts and cultural organizations to bring unique programs to the Club and its membership.

City Club members include business, government and community leaders who are actively involved in San Francisco and Bay Area civic affairs. One of the ways that The Club actively supports these activities is by providing a public forum to civic and business leaders to discuss events effecting The City and its people.

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