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Our Operational Philosophy

At Park Lawn, our operational philosophy is modeled after what the most successful owners of funeral home and cemeteries have done for decades: create a strong culture at the business where each employee is personally committed to serving the families in their community at a very high level. Every owner is keenly aware that their success is intertwined with their local community. They have spent a lot of time, sometimes generations, ascertaining the local needs and wants of the community and then serving them.

The only way this culture is created and cultivated is to empower the leadership in each business to make the key business decisions in that business . . . just like an owner would. Every business manager is supported by an operational leader who lives in their market and meets with families in their market . . . just like an owner would. PLC’s talented, highly-experienced senior leadership’s sole purpose is to provide these community leaders and employees the resources, tools and support necessary to make the correct decisions in serving the families in their community.

Admittedly, it is not unique to have a company purport to have a decentralized management structure; however, it is unique for a company to actually do it. Informed owners in the industry know the difference.

"Park Lawn has greatly strengthened our infrastructure through a host of significant improvements, including human resources (pay and benefits), training and people development, preneed sales, information technology, accounting practices, and legal expertise."

"I couldn’t be more pleased. I’m extremely proud of many co-workers whose leadership talent has been recognized and rewarded. I am consulted and respected on important decisions. Our morale and quality remain high. The company is growing and running better than ever. What more could I ask."

"Looking back, I think I made the right decision. Park Lawn is a great company to work with. They allow us to run the business just as we always have. The families always come first. I could not think of anyone I’d rather be associated with."

April 1, 2022 - Park Lawn's Senior Vice-President Jim Price Inducted in ICCFA Hall of Fame

“Price joins 35 other funeral industry professionals who have ‘demonstrated unselfish service and outstanding contributions to the ICCFA, to the cemetery, funeral, cremation and memorialization profession, and, ultimately, to the public,’ according to the ICCFA.”

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“I am truly honored to receive this award,” said Price, who has dedicated more than 50 years of service to the death-care profession. “It is even a greater honor to be placed in such distinguished ranks of the past honorees, most of who have been colleagues or with whom I have been familiar with at one time or another, and all of whom have made significant contributions in our profession.”

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June 24, 2020 - Park Lawn's Recent Featuring in Funeral Director Daily

“Green, Dodds to lead Park Lawn into the future”

“There is no doubt that they have the talent to lead Park Lawn Corporation into an even more prominent position in the death care business in North America.”

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May 20, 2019 - Park Lawn's Recent Featuring in Funeral Service Insider

“The Details Behind Park Lawn’s Stunning $101.5M Acquisition How Jay Dodds, J. Bradley Green, Jim Price and Their Team Pulled Off a Big Victory There once was a time when if two firms were going to be bought for more than $100 million in one fell swoop, you could virtually bet it would be pulled off by a company that goes by three well-known initials. And if it wasn’t that company, then a few other ones may enter your mind … and if you’ve been reading this newsletter over the past year, one of them would be Park Lawn Corp. – but it would still likely be toward the bottom of your list. But not anymore.” Click Here to read the full article

May 9, 2019 - Park Lawn's Recent Featuring in NFDA's Memorial Business Journal

“Horan, Baue Discuss the Road to Acquisition” There isn’t a better landing spot than Park Lawn,” commented John Horan the morning it was reported that Park Lawn Corporation had acquired both his firm, Horan & McConaty Funeral Services, and The Baue Funeral Home Co. “These are people who truly get it. My co-workers and I have observed humility, integrity and passion for this work and support for the people who carry it.” Click Here to read the full article

April 2019 - Park Lawn's COO's Jay Dodds interview with Cemetery & Cremation Magazine

“While he has been at the helm of some of the leading companies in funeral service, Jay Dodds is also the person who grew up in a funeral home and has done – and can still do – almost every job in a funeral home and cemetery. He’s held some of the top management positions at Stewart Enterprises and Carriage Services, struck out on his own (with J. Bradley Green) to form The Signature Group, and later sold his company to Park Lawn Corporation. Becoming that company’s chief operating officer. Dodds shows no signs of slowing down. In fact, he’s taking on a new role… 2019-2020 president of the International Cemetery, Cremation and Funeral Association (ICCFA). We recently had a chance to chat with Dodds about his career path, the challenges facing death care and his advice to the next generation of funeral professionals and cemeterians.” To Read The Full Ask The Expert Q&A article, Click Here