In 2006 Carpenter's Funeral Home of Cherryville was among 184 world-wide and one of only four funeral homes in North Carolina to receive the National Funeral Home Directors Association Pursuit of Excellence Award. Robert Biggens, President of the National Funeral Directors Association, presented the award to John Porter at the NFDA convention on October 17th in Philadelphia, PA.
"The Pursuit of Excellence Program is specifically designed to recognize and commend funeral homes that go above and beyond the standard level of service to families. NFDA Chief Executive Officer, Christine Pepper, CAE, stated, "in addition, these firms show their commitment to leadership in the funeral professions at large by providing continuing education and professional development.
John Porter, left, is presented the Pursuit of Excellence Award by Robert J. Biggens, President of the National Funeral Director's Association.
In order to achieve a Pursuit of Excellence Award, a funeral home must meet strict quality service criterion in six categories of achievement.
basic requirements
continuing education
staff development
family outreach and support
community service and education
professional association service and participation, marketing, advertising and public relations
FNDA provide advocacy, education, information , products, programs and services to help members enhance the quality of service to families. For more information, visit www.nfda.org.
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Carpenter's Funeral Home -- 1100 East Main Street -- P. O. Box 607-- Cherryville, NC 28021 -- (704) 435-6711
