In this episode of The Rest, host Tony Russo covers the latest news and updates across the funeral service industry, including legal updates in Texas, cemetery thefts, media coverage for alternative memorialization, and expansion efforts in human composting.
Episode Highlights
Texas Funeral Service Commission & Unique Green Update
Unique Green faces new charges involving the theft of $2.2 million from an elderly victim using false credentials, while systemic issues surrounding oversight at the Texas Funeral Service Commission persist. Click2Houston
Bronze Vase Theft in Oregon
A reported theft of cemetery bronze vases in Hillsboro, Oregon, highlights an ongoing trend of metal theft in the sector. Read the original story on KOIN.
Parting Stone Earned Media
Solidified remains company Parting Stone gained indirect national exposure through a featured moment on reality television involving an elementary school principal honoring his late wife. Here’s the video.
Acquisitions & Leadership Shifts
Cason Newberry Acquisition: Cason Newberry has finalized the purchase of Rhodes Funeral Home and Oak Park Memorial Funeral Chapel in Texas, rebranding them under Newberry Funeral Home. Here’s the original source.
Milestone Funeral Partners: Appointed a new Chief Financial Officer as part of ongoing corporate growth strategies.
Foundation Partners Group: Ongoing internal shifts and employee feedback regarding recent operational changes.
Earth Funeral & Human Composting Expansion
Following the launch of its facility in Maryland, Earth Funeral is exploring Charlotte, North Carolina, as its next potential expansion site.
