Category: Funerals

Press Releases

Park Lawn Expands Presence in Mississippi

TORONTO, ON/HOUSTON, TX/March 2, 2026/ACCESSWIRE – Park Lawn Corporation (“Park Lawn” or “PLC”), is pleased to announce that, effective today, it acquired substantially all of the assets of South Mississippi Funeral Services, LLC, comprised of a group of businesses located in southern Mississippi (collectively, “SMFS”).  The SMFS acquisition significantly expands Park Lawn’s footprint in the Mississippi market through the addition of twenty (20) stand-alone funeral homes and two (2) combination funeral home and cemetery properties. “We are thrilled to expand our footprint in the State of Mississippi through the acquisition of these impressive businesses, all in furtherance of our strategic growth plan,” said Jennifer W. Hay, Chief Executive Officer of PLC.  Ms. Hay further commented, “The SMFS businesses have excellent

Park Lawn Expands Presence in Oklahoma

TORONTO, ONTARIO/February 12, 2026/ACCESSWIRE – Park Lawn Corporation (“Park Lawn” or “PLC”), is pleased to announce that, effective January 12, 2026, it acquired substantially all of the assets of Vondel L. Smith & Sons Mortuaries and Crematoriums as well as Heritage Burial Park at South Lakes, all located in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma (collectively “Vondel”).  This transaction expands Park Lawn’s presence in the greater Oklahoma City market through the addition of two (2) stand-alone funeral homes and one (1) combination funeral home and cemetery property.  “We are excited to broaden our presence in the State of Oklahoma through the strategic acquisition of the Vondel businesses,” said Jennifer W. Hay, Chief Executive Officer of PLC.  Ms. Hay further commented, “These outstanding businesses

Park Lawn Announces Entry into the Oklahoma Market

TORONTO, ONTARIO/December 11, 2025/ACCESSWIRE – Park Lawn Corporation (“Park Lawn” or “PLC”), is pleased to announce that, effective December 1st, it acquired substantially all of the assets of Service Group of Oklahoma (collectively “SGOK”), a group of businesses consisting of eight stand-alone funeral homes with locations spanning the greater Oklahoma City market. “Entering Oklahoma marks an exciting milestone in our growth strategy. These eight locations have deep ties to the communities they serve, and we’re proud to support their continued tradition of excellence,” said Jennifer W. Hay, Chief Executive Officer of PLC.  Ms. Hay continued, “We are pleased to welcome Chad Vice, John Davenport and the entire SGOK team to Park Lawn.  Their passion, expertise and commitment to service make

Park Lawn Expands Presence in Georgia

TORONTO, ON / ACCESS Newswire / October 6, 2025 / Park Lawn Corporation (“Park Lawn“), is pleased to announce that, effective today, it acquired substantially all of the assets of Atlanta Crematory located in Stone Mountain, Georgia; Cremation Society of Georgia located in Atlanta, Georgia; Wages & Sons Funeral Home located in Stone Mountain, Georgia; Wages & Sons Funeral Home Gwinnett Chapel located in Lawrenceville, Georgia; and Wages & Sons Gwinnett Chapel Crematory located in Lawrenceville, Georgia (collectively “Wages“). This transaction strengthens Park Lawn’s presence in the greater Atlanta, Georgia market through the addition of two (2) stand-alone funeral homes as well as a cremation focused provider. Former owner, Jeffrey Wages, stated, “For over 50 years, my family has been privileged to serve

Growth Strategy Execution Continues with Construction Launch of On-Site Funeral Visitation and Reception Centre at Westminster Cemetery

New 32,100 square foot facility will be Park Lawn’s first on-site funeral visitation and reception centre in Canada TORONTO, March 2, 2020/CNW/ – Park Lawn Corporation (TSX: PLC) (“PLC” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce that construction of an on-site funeral visitation and reception centre at the Westminster Cemetery in Toronto, Ontario is now underway. The 32,100 square foot facility will be the Company’s first on-site funeral visitation and reception centre in Canada. Park Lawn currently owns 18 on-site funeral homes as part of its PLC portfolio, which provide the highest margins of all business units. The CAD$15 million construction project at Westminster Cemetery began in January 2020 with site plan approvals, initial road work and site services well