Monument Builders of North America—Rich in Resources for Memorialists
MBNA is a rich resource and an extremely valuable investment. Here are some of the important ways MBNA works for you.
Exclusive Members Only Savings
MBUniversity—THE vehicle for quality educational programs that address the needs of the memorialist and independent monument retailers. Offering programs yearly at the Industry Show and MBUniversity Conference; and online via the MBUniversity webinar series!
Public Relations—MBNA works to enhance its brand as the definitive organization to handle the concerns of memorialists and consumers everywhere, and to build awareness among consumers of the value of dealing with MBNA members and Certified Memorialists®.
Legislative & Regulatory Monitoring—Every new member allows MBNA to speak with a collective voice on state/provincial and federal legislative and regulatory issues and educate regulators and legislators about the unique aspects of your business that set it apart from other businesses in the death care industry.
Communications—MBNA maintains constant communication with its members through informative mailings, publications and a strong online presence.
Annual Conventions & MBUniversity Conferences — Every odd numbered year, MBNA presents a full display show with stone and supplies from across the globe! Every even numbered year, MBNA presents an expanded educational offering via MBUniversity. At both you can experience:
Certified Memorialist® Program — (established in 1984) Documents and brands your level of expertise and competence as a memorialist.
Specialist Certificate Program — MBNA is currently working to establish credentials in specific technical aspects of memorialization including design, sales & grief management, carving & sandblasting, and setting/installation techniques.
MBAdvocacy Program — Designed to combat unreasonable and/or anti-competitive practices by other entities in the death care industry.
MBNA Annual Awards Programs
MBNA Offers Money-saving Affinity Programs
Annual Coupon Book—This yearly coupon book offers hundreds of dollars of savings to MBNA member manufacturers, wholesalers and suppliers! This benefit is given to all new members and members who renew their membership annually!
View our full library of MBFilms to learn more about the art, craft, and value of memorialization.
It has often been said that monument builders tell stories in stone. This is the second video in a three video series that shows how a good monument builder can tell a story in stone.