November 2019

Page A15 NOVEMBER 2019 FUNERAL HOME & CEMETERY NEWS S ec t i on A Belva Pichon (R) of Gertrude Geddes Willis Funeral Home in Houma, LA is shown taking delivery of her new Cadillac XTS Hearse, purchased from John Muster (L), of Muster Coaches. Gertrude geddes willis funeral home Muster Coaches 1-800-274-3619 Calhoun, KY Experienced in helping funeral professionals with all their shipping needs since 1978. » Domestic Shipping » International Shipping » Removal » Embalming Exceptional Service » No Exceptions (800) 321-0566 www.shipinman.com Park Lawn Corporation Recognized as TSX Top Performer New Report Identifies Important Trends in the Funeral and Cremation Industry BAY SHORE,NY— Sundale Research is excited to an- nounce the release of its 2019 State of the Industry report, “Funeral and Cremation Services and Supplies in the Unit- ed States.” The 14th edition of the Funeral and Cremation Services and Supplies Industry report, published annu- ally, contains timely and accurate industry statistics, fore- casts to help plan, and objective analysis. The report, pub- lished in September, features historical, current, and future trends covering the 2000-2023 period. It is an essential re- source for the funeral and cremation industry covering the most important trends for the busy executive, including de- tailed data on revenues and establishments; death, burial, and cremation rates; shipments of burial caskets and cof- fins; sales of cremation urns; pricing trends; and expendi- tures by demographic groups. Utilizing various sources and primary research, the report also analyzes new develop- ments shaping the industry, such as the soaring popular- ity of cremations, personalization trends, and pet funerals and cremations. For details and ordering information, visit http://sundaleresearch.com/service-industries/state- of-the-in- dustry-funeral-and-cremation-services-and-supplies-in-the-u-s/. Sundale Research, based in Bay Shore, NY, has been close- ly following industry trends, forecasting data, and writing State of the Industry reports for more than 20 years. They dedicate a small team of analysts to a related group of re- ports to ensure the most accurate statistics, forecasts, and analysis to help you make the best business decisions. Their State of the Industry reports are intended to save you time and money while providing the most accurate information about your industry. Because their analysts are focused on a core group of studies, they can efficiently produce re- ports and pass the savings along. This also results in a deep knowledge base that is continually growing. TORONTO,ONTARIO— Park Lawn Corporation (TSX: PLC) was recog- nized as an inaugural mem- ber of the Toronto Stock Exchange’s TSX30. The TSX30 is a new program designed to celebrate the 30 top-performing TSX stocks over the last three years, based on dividend-adjusted share price appreciation. “The last three years have been transformative for our business. We’re thrilled to have been recognized as a TSX and Canadian success story,” said Andrew Clark , CEO of PLC. “The dynam- ic team at PLC has played an instrumental role in de- livering strong returns for our shareholders, and I’m proud the TSX has recog- nized their achievements.” “As we continue our growth both organically and through acquisition, we will remain focused on enhanc- ing our product and service offerings, in addition to pro- viding industry-leading ser- vice to families at their time of need,” said Mr. Clark. PLC CEO Andrew Clark and CFO Joseph Leeder joined other winning com- panies to open the market on September 27, 2019 to celebrate this achievement. PLC and its subsidiar- ies own and operate busi- nesses including cemeteries, crematoria, funeral homes, chapels, planning offices and a transfer service. PLC has a North American wide platform with operations in five Canadian provinces and fourteen US states.