Leading the Way in Funeral Service Excellence

Cozine Memorial Group earns seventh Pursuit of Excellence Award for outstanding service to families, community. 

Brookfield, Wis. – The National Funeral Directors Association (NFDA) is pleased to announce the names of the 146 funeral homes that have earned a 2011 Pursuit of Excellence Award. The Award is given out annually to firms that have demonstrated a commitment to raising the bar on funeral service excellence by adhering to strict ethical and professional standards and providing outstanding service to families and communities. 

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 the 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.

More information about the NFDA Pursuit of Excellence program can be found by visiting www.nfda.org/pursuitofexcellence.  

Award recipients will be honored on October 24 at the All-Star Recognition Ceremony and Reception during the 2011 NFDA International Convention & Expo. The 2011 NFDA Convention, which is being held in conjunction with the Cremation Association of North America, will take place October 23-26 in Chicago.