Twiford Funeral Homes proudly announces its unparalleled achievement of being honored with the National Funeral Directors Association (NFDA) Pursuit of Excellence Award for the 37th consecutive year. This remarkable streak not only underscores Twiford Funeral Homes’ enduring commitment to excellence in funeral service but also cements its position as one of the top three funeral homes in the United States. Among more than 11,000 funeral homes worldwide, only two other firms have received this prestigious award more frequently than Twiford, highlighting its exceptional status in the global funeral service industry.
The NFDA Pursuit of Excellence Award is bestowed upon funeral homes that consistently demonstrate the highest ethical and professional standards, alongside exceptional service to families and communities. Twiford Funeral Homes’ continuous recognition over almost four decades signifies not just adherence to rigorous business and service standards, but a sustained legacy of innovation, compassion, and exceptional community engagement.
Qualification for this prestigious award required Twiford Funeral Homes to surpass comprehensive criteria set by the NFDA, affirming their commitment to state and federal regulation compliance, ongoing staff education, and profound community involvement. Recognized for offering outstanding support and resources to grieving families, contributing actively to the funeral service profession, and promoting their services through innovative marketing and public relations efforts, Twiford Funeral Homes exemplifies what it means to be a leader in the funeral service industry. Participation in this program also entails a commitment to the NFDA’s Pledge of Ethical Practices.
Jessica Koth, NFDA Director of Public Relations, praised this extraordinary accomplishment, sharing that Twiford Funeral Homes’ 37th consecutive Pursuit of Excellence Award is a testament to their unmatched dedication, innovation, and service within the funeral profession. This consistent recognition places them among the highest echelons of funeral service providers not only in the United States but across the world. Their unwavering commitment to excellence and to serving families and communities is truly inspirational.
David H. Twiford, CEO of Twiford Funeral Homes, reflected on this monumental achievement: “This 37th consecutive Pursuit of Excellence Award is a momentous milestone that reflects decades of hard work, dedication, and heartfelt service to our community. It’s an honor to not only receive this award once again but to be recognized as one of the top three funeral homes in the country. Our team’s commitment to excellence remains as strong as ever, and we continue to set the bar high for the funeral service profession.”
More information about the NFDA Pursuit of Excellence Award program can be found on the association’s website, NFDA.org/PursuitOfExcellence.
NFDA is the world’s leading and largest funeral service association, serving 20,000 individual members who represent nearly 11,000 funeral homes in the United States and 49 countries around the world. NFDA is the trusted leader, beacon for ethics and the strongest advocate for the profession. NFDA is the association of choice because it offers funeral professionals comprehensive educational resources, tools to manage successful businesses, guidance to become pillars in their communities and the expertise to foster future generations of funeral professionals. NFDA is headquartered in Brookfield, Wis., and has an office in Washington, D.C. For more information, visit www.nfda.org.
