Inglesby & Sons Funeral Home has been honored by the National Funeral Directors Association (NFDA) with the 2014 Pursuit of Excellence Award. Only 151 firms from around the world received this prestigious recognition, placing Inglesby & Sons Funeral Home among an elite group of funeral service providers. Pursuit of Excellence Award recipients raise the bar on funeral service excellence by adhering to the highest ethical and professional standards and providing unsurpassed 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 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.

“Inglesby & Sons’ 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 funeral home’s front door.”

Inglesby & Sons owner and operated David L. Hernandez, Jr. said, “It is truly an honor to earn the trust of our community and families. This award affirms our commitment to families and the communities that we are honored to serve. Because of our team of caring funeral directors, we have been honored six times with this award, and each year it becomes even more special.”