Zach Carnley, General Manager of Emerald Hills Funeral Home in Kennedale, has announced that the local funeral home has received a very special honor. {{more: Read more …}}
The 2016 Pursuit of Excellence Award is a distinction awarded by the National Funeral Directors Association (NFDA). This year it was awarded to just 167 businesses worldwide.
?Emerald Hills Funeral Home prides itself on being community oriented and not just another business in town, but one that supports and gives back. We are driven to be the indisputable choice for funeral and cemetery services in the communities we serve,? said Carnley.
The staff at Emerald Hills Funeral Home
?Emerald Hills Funeral Home?s voluntary participation in the Pursuit of Excellence Award program reflects a clear determination to exceed the expectations of those they serve,? said NFDA Chief Executive Officer Christine Pepper, CAE. ?This prestigious recognition assures families of the high-quality, compassionate service they will receive the moment they walk through the funeralhome?s front door.?
To earn an NFDA Pursuit of Excellence Award, a participating funeral home must meet or exceed business standards set forth by the program and demonstrate proficiency in key areas of funeral service, such as compliance with state and federal regulations; providing ongoing education and professional development opportunities for staff; offering outstanding programs and resources to bereaved families; maintaining an active level of involvement within the community; participating and actively serving in the funeral service profession; and promoting funeral home services through a variety of marketing, advertising and public relations programs. Participants are also required to adhere to a Pledge of Ethical Practices.
The cemetery dates back to 1907. Sitting on 15 acres, Emerald Hill Funeral Home was opened in 1987. Find out more at Emerald Hills Funeral Home
