This one-hour discussion is informative and focuses on providing guidance and knowledge to funeral directors to better prepare them for the management of disinterment projects. Mr. Evans emphasizes the need for thorough investigation of the history. He also discusses why it is absolutely necessary for careful preplanning to determine potential issues and challenges that may be encountered during the work. Mr. Evans provides tips on scheduling to assist the vault company/cemetery in the performance of the physical work and provides an overview of common challenges and resolutions.
The presentation includes three Case Studies with photographic documentation of the work performed. It culminates with the "DOs for Success" which are careful pre-planning, teamwork, and properly manufactured burial vaults meeting industry standards and specifications.
Bio: Paul Evans is current owner of Evans Burial Vaults (Evans Vaults) located in Leola (Lancaster) PA with other locations in Lebanon, Harrisburg, and Gettysburg.
Paul earned his BS Degree from Dickinson College and his Master's of Engineering from Pennsylvania State University. Paul has been Licensed by the Pennsylvania Board of Funeral Directors as a continuing educational provider since 2011 and maintains professional licenses and certifications in geosciences/environmental engineering.
Paul began is career working for several engineering consulting firms responsible for the design and construction of water and wastewater facilities, public water supply wells, and represented Townships and Boroughs as their engineering consultant. Paul started his career in funeral services with the retirement of his father in 1998.
For the past 26 years, Paul has been responsible for client relations and business management of Evans Vaults and supervised the acquisition of several smaller vault companies. Paul is very active in the Burial Vault industry and currently serves as a Board Member of the National Concrete Burial Vault Association, and past President of the Pennsylvania Concrete Burial Vault Association. Paul is currently active with the Wilbert Manufacturer's Association (WMA). Paul also provides consulting services to OHSA as an investigator on cases that involve safety issues associated with burial vaults.
Paul has held various community service positions including a Board Member and Vice President of the School District of Lancaster, and Board of Directors for non-profit organizations including Children's Miracle Network, Hershey Medical Center, and Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, Delaware Valley Chapter.