About Us
KAM, a collective of Kentucky’s funeral professionals, also affiliated with the National Funeral Directors and Morticians Association (FDMA), aims to enhance industry standards through workshops, maintain ethical practices, and offer ongoing informational services to members and the public.
Our objective
KAM is a membership association of professional funeral directors and morticians of Kentucky whose members are also members of the National Funeral Directors and Morticians Association, Inc., dedicated to promoting the common professional and business interest of its members.
Our objectives are to conduct workshops and seminars, investigate funeral practices and maintain standards of conduct designed to improve the business condition of its members and to maintain high standards of service for the benefit of the public. We also are t provide a continuing program of service and to develop and disseminate information beneficial to members and the public at large.
Paving Our Way
The Kentucky Association of Morticians, Inc. was incorporated under the name of the Colored Funeral Directors Association of Kentucky on May 21, 1943. The names listed on the Articles of Incorporation were: G.W. Saffell of Shelbyville, KY; A.J. Hughes of Louisville, KY; and A.L. Merritt of Louisville, KY.
George William Saffell was also instrumental in the formation of the Independent National Funeral Directors Association in 1924 which is now our NFD&MA. He was the first official president of the National Association.
In July, 1957 the name of the association was amended to The Kentucky Association of Morticians, Inc.
After 50 years of working to get fair representation in the state, House Bill No. 163 was passed by the General Assembly of the Commonwealth of Kentucky on February 25, 1980, which requires the Governor to select from a list of African American morticians a person to serve on the State Board. The Association voted and recommended three names for consideration. They were: Edward W. Babbage, Hopkinsville, KY, Ernest Mason, Madisonville, KY and Ann Hawkins Taylor, Lexington, KY. Governor John Y. Brown appointed Mr. Edward W. Babbage to the State Board of Embalmers and Funeral Directors on October 22, 1980.
These many years now, we have existed and are still here. Doing what those who came before us expect us to do- working together to promote our common interest.
The Kentucky Association of Morticians, Inc. matters!! It’s who we are. It’s also what we make it. So let’s take heed to our history. It’s ours!! And it’s a proud history for us to have.
Get In Touch
Get In Touch
Address
P.O. Box 33353
Louisville, KY 40232
Phone
502-772-3123 or 502-458-6214