Jefferson Memorial Cemetery, Funeral Home, Crematory & Arboretum is proud to announce that it has been honored with the 2024 National Funeral Directors Association (NFDA) Pursuit of Excellence Award. This recognition places Jefferson Memorial Funeral Home among an elite group of just 284 funeral home locations worldwide that have demonstrated a commitment to excellence in funeral service.

The NFDA Pursuit of Excellence Award is reserved for funeral homes that uphold the highest ethical and professional standards while delivering exceptional service to families and communities. Recipients of this award set a new benchmark in the profession by exceeding rigorous business standards and excelling in key areas such as compliance, staff development, service to grieving families and community engagement.

To qualify for this prestigious award, Jefferson Memorial Funeral Home met or surpassed the comprehensive criteria established by the NFDA, which include adherence to state and federal regulations, ongoing staff education, and active community involvement. The award also recognizes funeral homes that provide outstanding programs and resources for bereaved families; actively contribute to the funeral service profession; and effectively promote their services through various marketing, advertising, and public relations efforts. All participants in the program must also commit to the NFDA's Pledge of Ethical Practices.

"We are thrilled that Jefferson Memorial Funeral Home has earned the 2024 Pursuit of Excellence Award," said Jessica Koth, NFDA Director of Public Relations. "This award, which has been conferred by NFDA for more than four decades, is a symbol of unparalleled dedication, innovation and service within the funeral profession. Earning this award is a testament not only to meeting the highest professional and ethical standards but also to their unwavering commitment to continuous improvement and deep-rooted dedication to the families and communities you serve."

This recognition highlights our dedication to excellence in funeral service in Southwestern PA, made all the more impressive by our team, with most of our funeral directors being under the age of 40. "We believe that every life deserves to be honored with the utmost care and respect," said Kadi Strednak, General Manager. “We strive to provide unparalleled support to families and our community and are humbled to stand among this select group of funeral service professionals who share our passion for serving with compassion and integrity."

More information about the NFDA Pursuit of Excellence Award program can be found on the association’s website, www.nfda.org/pursuitofexcellence.

NFDA is the world's leading and largest funeral service association, serving more than 20,000 individual members who represent nearly 11,000 funeral homes in the United States and 49 countries around the world. NFDA is the trusted leader, beacon for ethics and the strongest advocate for the profession. NFDA is the association of choice because it offers funeral professionals comprehensive educational resources, tools to manage successful businesses, guidance to become pillars in their communities and the expertise to foster future generations of funeral professionals. NFDA is headquartered in Brookfield, Wis., and has an office in Washington, D.C. For more information, visit www.nfda.org.