DEERFIELD, Ill., −July 19, 2016− Gaffney Funeral Home recently earned membership in Selected Independent Funeral Homes, an international association of premier, independently-owned and operated funeral homes.
“We are pleased to welcome Gaffney Funeral Home to our association,” said Selected Independent Funeral Homes Executive Director and CEO, Robert J. Paterkiewicz. “Affiliation with Selected Independent Funeral Homes is considered an honor because of the high standards of funeral service that are required to receive an invitation to become a member.”
Gaffney Funeral Home’s service began in 1894 with Lawrence M. Gaffney and continues today with the fourth generation of the Gaffney family. Today, Gaffney Funeral Home is considered one of the best funeral homes in Tacoma, Lakewood and Puyallup.
“My great-grandfather would have been very proud of his legacy,” said Corey Gaffney, President, General Manager and Funeral Director at Gaffney Funeral Home. “I certainly feel honored to be part of such a long family tradition, and I look forward to serving local families with skillful direction and compassionate care, just like those who came before me.”
Founded in 1917 as National Selected Morticians, Selected Independent Funeral Homes is an international association of approximately 1,200 independent funeral service establishments, which are operated by persons with integrity, good moral character, professional ability of a high level and who are dedicated to the principle that their calling involves special responsibilities to society.
As an active and leading association, Selected Independent Funeral Homes focuses on these four essential purposes to:
study, develop and establish the highest standards of service for the benefit of the public
provide a continuing forum for the exchange, development and dissemination of knowledge and information beneficial to members and the public
furnish information to members and the public regarding all aspects of funeral service
cooperate with organizations, public and private, to achieve these purposes.
Membership in Selected Independent Funeral Homes is by invitation and is extended only after a thorough review of character, service, performance and facilities. One primary condition of membership is adherence to the association’s “Code of Good Funeral Practice.” The 11 provisions of the Code clearly outline the key principles of honesty, respect and trust that are expected of members. Failure to observe the Code’s provisions could result in termination of membership.
“As independently owned and operated firms, our members are truly vested in their communities,” Paterkiewicz said. “Gaffney Funeral Home, like all our members, takes seriously their responsibility and dedication to providing the best possible funeral service to their friends and neighbors.”
About Selected Independent Funeral Homes: Founded in 1917 as National Selected Morticians, Selected Independent Funeral Homes (www.selectedfuneralhomes.org) headquarters are located in Deerfield, IL and is the world’s oldest and largest association of independently owned funeral homes. Members of the association are expected to operate according to specific standards and best practices in order to provide the public with reliable, high-quality funeral services and funeral-related information.
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