There is no doubt that the Death Care profession continues to consolidate and it is not only true of retail funeral establishments.  You can read in this press release about Victoriaville & Co. announcing that they are acquiring certain assets of the Schuylkill Haven Casket Company and Columbia Caskets Corporation.

 

Here’s what the press release announces, “Victoriaville & Co. is pleased to announce the signing of a binding agreement to acquire certain assets of Schuylkill Haven Casket Company and Columbia Caskets Corporation, dba Haven Line Industries, based in Schuylkill Haven, Pennsylvania. . . “

 

The President of Haven Line Industries, Tina D. Houck, made this comment in the press release, “Haven Line Industries has a proud heritage dating back to 1919”.  Both companies have earned a reputation for value and service and this transaction will result in a great blending of two family-operated iconic brands. I am really excited about the possibilities this combination will create for our customers and for our employees.”

 

According to information in the press release, Haven Line Industries is a fourth-generation family operated business.

 

Also noted in the press release is this information on Victoriaville & Co.:  “Founded in 1907 and committed exclusively to the funeral profession since 1948, Victoriaville & Co. is a fourth-generation family business that employs hundreds of people in Canada, the United States, Australia, and the United Kingdom. Victoriaville & Co. has become the third-largest manufacturer of hardwood caskets in North America and one of the most important distributors of funeral and commemorative products.”

 

Here is the website for Victoriaville & Co.

 

 

 

Plotbox Launches Funeral Home AI Obituary Assistant

PlotBox announced in this recent press release that it is launching the AI Obituary Assistant which enables “automatic generation of personalized obituaries based on prompts about the loved one, with options to incorporate meaningful quotes and other information”.

 

PlotBox Co-founder and CEO Sean McAllister said this in prepared remarks in the press release, “We see AI transforming deathcare management by introducing greater efficiency and offering new ways to support families during their times of need.

That’s why we continue to embed many AI capabilities within PlotBox and have created a strong roadmap to utilize the many benefits it can provide within the solution as a whole.”

 

To learn more about PlotBox you can access their website here.

 

 

Directors Investment Group moves up in “Best Places to Work” Rankings

 

It was announced in this press release that Directors Investment Group, parent company of Funeral Directors Life and Passare, was recently ranked #13 in the small and medium business category of the Best Workplaces in Texas by Fortune Media and Great Place to Work.  

 

The #13 ranking surpasses last year’s ranking of #19 on the same list.  The 2024 inclusion on this list marks the 8th yar that the parent company of Funeral Directors Life and Passare has been so named.

 

More news from the world of Death Care:

• Aflac partners with Empathy to boost bereavement support.  Microsoft Start
• Gentle Water Cremation funeral director Holly Sutton explains how the cremation process works.  Video story.  The Palm Beach Post (FL)
• Hall Funeral Homes and Cremation Services recognized for excellence.  Boothbay Register (ME)

 

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