Nationally Recognized

Jersey Memorial was one of only 105 funeral homes from across the U.S. and around the world to be honored with the 2023 National Funeral Directors Association (NFDA) Pursuit of Excellence Award, placing it among an elite group of funeral service professionals.

Pursuit of Excellence Award recipients set the standard for funeral service excellence by adhering to the highest ethical and professional standards and providing unmatched service to families and communities.

To earn the NFDA Pursuit of Excellence Award, a participating funeral home must meet or exceed rigorous business standards established by the program. This includes demonstrating proficiency in key areas such as compliance with state and federal regulations, offering ongoing education and professional development for staff, providing exceptional programs and resources for bereaved families, maintaining active involvement in the community, contributing to the funeral service profession, and promoting funeral home services through marketing, advertising, and public relations efforts. Participants must also adhere to a Pledge of Ethical Practices.

“The Pursuit of Excellence Task Force was deeply impressed by the quality and creativity of this year’s entries. We commend these firms for their unwavering commitment to providing exceptional service, and we are honored to have them as part of the NFDA family,” said NFDA Director of Public Relations Jessica Koth, who manages the Pursuit of Excellence Award program.

“I am extremely proud of our team for being recognized by NFDA. We work tirelessly every day to provide the highest level of funeral service in New Jersey, and receiving this prestigious award is a testament to the exceptional work we do. None of this would be possible without the dedication of our incredible team and the wonderful communities we are privileged to serve,” said David Lee Hernandez, Jr., Founder and Principal.

More information about the NFDA Pursuit of Excellence Award program is available on the association’s website, www.nfda.org/pursuitofexcellence. Visit our Careers Page to explore current openings.

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