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For Immediate Release: October 2008
Media Contact: Jessica Koth, 262-814-1536, Emilee High, 262-814-1547
Roland Funeral
Service Recognized
for Service Excellence
by National Funeral Directors Association
Brookfield, Wis. – On October
14, 2008, Roland Funeral Service of Atlantic, IA., was honored with the 2008 Pursuit of Excellence
Award by the National Funeral Directors Association
(NFDA). Only 168 funeral homes, nationwide and abroad, received this prestigious recognition, placing
Roland Funeral Service in an elite group of funeral
service professionals.
In order to receive NFDA’s Pursuit of Excellence recognition,
funeral homes must demonstrate proficiency in all facets of funeral service. Pursuit of Excellence Award
recipients must fulfill strict quality service criteria that exemplify commitment to: Ethical practices and
regulatory compliance; ongoing education and professional development opportunities for staff; outstanding
programs and resources to bereaved families; community involvement through participation in volunteer
opportunities and sponsorships; professional association participation; and community outreach through a variety
of marketing, advertising and public relations programs.
“The Pursuit of Excellence Award Program proves that funeral
service excellence is not limited by geographical boundaries,” said NFDA Chief Executive Officer Christine
Pepper, CAE. “These award-winning firms, no matter their size or location, are dedicated to improving the
face of funeral service by going above and beyond the expectations of the families and communities they
serve.”
To learn more about NFDA’s Pursuit of Excellence Award Program,
visit www.nfda.org/pursuitofexcellence.php.
NFDA is the world’s leading funeral service association, serving 19,500 individual members who represent
more than 10,000 funeral homes in the United States and internationally. From its headquarters
in Brookfield, Wis., and its Advocacy office
in Washington,
D.C., NFDA informs, educates and advocates to help members enhance the quality of service they provide to
families. For more information, visit: