Happy 4th!!
It's great to see the team at Resthaven Memorial Park celebrating each other. The General Manager, Kelly Fardella, had the honor of celebrating the incredible Maintenance and Administration team! Their hard work and dedication keep everything running smoothly. We couldn’t do what we do without them, and we’re so grateful for their contributions every single day. Here’s to the backbone of our organization—thank you for all they do! Service Corporation International Dignity Memorial
The iconic Frank E. Campbell Funeral Home is standing out as it marks a historic milestone. American Funeral Director magazine celebrates Frank E. Campbell's 125th anniversary with a look back at its monumental history. A proud member of the SCI family for more than half a century (since 1971), Frank E. Campbell has become a New York City institution in its own right. Frank E. Campbell was a pioneer in the profession who worked to give families a better venue than their own homes to say farewell to loved ones. He opened the Frank E. Campbell Burial and Cremation Co. in New York City in 1898. The 1926 funeral for silent movie star Rudolph Valentino brought out huge crowds and made headlines, prominently featuring the Frank E. Campbell name. This established Campbell as a funeral home that delivered outstanding service for celebrities, a reputation that has only grown in the decades since. Following in the footsteps of Frank E. Campbell, Bill Villanova says "he has a high, and clear standard to maintain." Bill says "I’ve tried to uphold the idea of the funeral home being that place in the community, a building, a business, a group of people that are always a safe space for any community member."
Kristine Reed, a General Manager for four Dallas-area funeral homes, recently sat down for an interview for the #podcast “Grief and Frozen Lasagnas”, a podcast dedicated to honest #conversations about #grief and how to help someone who is grieving. In the episode, Kristine touched on a number of topics including what to expect from a funeral home and the benefits of pre-planning. The podcast is hosted by Veronica Day, who lost her husband unexpectedly in 2018. In the episode, Veronica expressed her #gratitude for the #compassionate care Dignity Memorial® provided to her when her husband passed away. https://lnkd.in/gsH5uk_C
In the Baton Rouge area? Come out to Jeeping for Vets at Greenoaks Funeral Home & Memorial Park this Saturday, Sept. 29 from 12 - 5 pm at 9595 Florida Blvd. The annual #event honors the Louisiana Patriot Guard Riders, while raising money for the local Blue Star Mothers of Louisiana Chapter 1 Wreaths Across America program, designed to remember the fallen by placing #wreaths on the graves of our country's #heroes. https://lnkd.in/gea2HXyW
The gravestone of John Renie, a house painter who died in 1832 at the age of 33, comprises a rectangular carved 285-letter acrostic puzzle. From the larger H on the center square, the sentence "Here lies John Renie" may be read in any direction—in 46,000 different ways. It is likely that he carved it himself and it is said his intention was to confuse the Devil, ensuring his passage into Heaven.
SCI is excited to launch the 2025 Scholarship Program application period. Current mortuary students can apply today! SCI has awarded over 500 Mortuary Science students with over $986,000 in awards to date. This year we will award over $96,000 in scholarships to 25 students with the top award being $10,000! Access your application by utilizing the QR code. The deadline to apply is December 31, 2024. Any questions should be directed to Campus.Relations@sci-us.com.
“A World War I #veteran, 106 years after his death in combat in France, has come home. Private Charles McAllister was identified through #DNA technology and will be interred, with full #military honors, at Acacia Funeral Home and Memorial Park next Wednesday, Aug. 21. Many of Private McAllister’s family are resting at Acacia. Welcome home, Private McAllister, and thank you for your #service.” https://lnkd.in/gdT52Uv8
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