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Pursuit of Excellence: Innovative Ideas From Program Participants

As part of the entry process, Pursuit of Excellence program, participants are required to submit an essay describing the development and execution of a program or service that had a positive impact on those served. By clicking on the links below, you can discover the creative ideas submitted by recent Pursuit of Excellence award recipients that had a powerful impact on families and communities throughout the country. You're sure to walk away with the inspiration you need to ignite innovation in your firm!

To learn about the very best ideas submitted by Pursuit of Excellence Award recipients, click here to see which ideas earned the Best of the Best Award.

  • Community Outreach
    • General Outreach 
    • Children, Teens and Schools
    • Hospice and Healthcare
    • First Responders
    • Senior Citizens
  • Funeral Home Facilities Programs and Services
    • Grief and Aftercare 
    • Holiday and Other Memorial Programs
    • Other Enhancements to a Funeral Home's Services or Facilities
  • Military and Veteran Programs
  • Personalized Funerals
  • Community Outreach
    • General Outreach 
    • Children, Teens and Schools
    • Clergy
    • Hospice and Healthcare
    • First Responders
    • Senior Citizens
  • Funeral Home Facilities Programs and Services
    • Grief and Aftercare 
    • Holiday and Other Memorial Programs
    • Other Enhancements to a Funeral Home's Services or Facilities
  • Military and Veteran Programs
  • Personalized Funerals
  • Community Outreach
    • General Outreach 
    • Children, Teens and Schools
    • Clergy
    • Hospice and Healthcare
    • First Responders
    • Senior Citizens
  • Funeral Home Facilities Programs and Services
    • Grief and Aftercare 
    • Holiday and Other Memorial Programs
    • Other Enhancements to a Funeral Home's Services or Facilities
  • Military and Veteran Programs
  • Personalized Funerals
  • Community Outreach
    • General Outreach 
    • Children, Teens and Schools
    • Clergy
    • Hospice and Healthcare
    • First Responders
    • Senior Citizens
  • Funeral Home Facilities Programs and Services
    • Grief and Aftercare 
    • Holiday and Other Memorial Programs
    • Other Enhancements to a Funeral Home's Services or Facilities
  • Military and Veteran Programs
  • Personalized Funerals
  • Community Outreach
    • General Outreach 
    • Children, Teens and Schools
    • Clergy
    • Hospice and Healthcare
    • Police Officers, Firefighters and Other First Responders
    • Senior Citizens
  • Funeral Home Facilities Programs and Services
    • Grief and Aftercare 
    • Holiday and Other Memorial Programs
    • Other Enhancements to a Funeral Home's Services or Facilities - See ideas on how funeral homes adapted during the COVID-19 pandemic. 
  • Military and Veteran Programs
  • Personalized Funerals
  • Community Outreach
    • General Outreach - part 1, part 2
    • Children, Teens and Schools
    • Clergy
    • Hospice and Healthcare
    • Police Officers, Firefighters and Other First Responders
    • Senior Citizens
  • Funeral Home Facilities Programs and Services
    • Grief and Aftercare 
    • Holiday and Other Memorial Programs
    • Other Enhancements to a Funeral Home's Services or Facilities
  • Military and Veteran Programs
  • Personalized Funerals
  • Community Outreach
    • General Outreach - part 1, part 2
    • Children, Teens and Schools
    • Clergy
    • Hospice and Healthcare
    • Police Officers, Firefighters and Other First Responders
    • Senior Citizens
  • Funeral Home Facilities Programs and Services
    • Grief and Aftercare 
    • Holiday and Other Memorial Programs
    • Other Enhancements to a Funeral Home's Services or Facilities
  • Military and Veteran Programs
  • Personalized Funerals
  • Community Outreach
    • General Outreach - part 1, part 2
    • Children, Teens and Schools
    • Clergy
    • Hospice and Healthcare
    • Police Officers, Firefighters and Other First Responders
    • Senior Citizens
  • Funeral Home Facilities Programs and Services
    • Grief and Aftercare - part 1, part 2
    • Holiday and Other Memorial Programs
    • Other Enhancements to a Funeral Home's Services or Facilities
  • Military and Veteran Programs
  • Personalized Funerals
  • Community Outreach
    • General Outreach
    • Children, Teens and Schools
    • Clergy
    • Hospice and Healthcare
    • Police Officers, Firefighters and Other First Responders
    • Senior Citizens
  • Funeral Home Facilities Programs and Services
    • Grief and Aftercare - Part 1, Part 2, Part 3
    • Holiday and Other Memorial Programs
    • Other Enhancements to a Funeral Home's Services or Facilities
  • Military and Veteran Programs
  • Personalized Funerals
  • Community Outreach
    • General Outreach
    • Children, Teens and Schools
    • Clergy
    • Hospice and Healthcare
    • Police Officers, Firefighters and Other First Responders
    • Senior Citizens
  • Funeral Home Facilities Programs and Services
    • Grief and Aftercare
    • Holiday and Other Memorial Programs
    • Other Enhancements to a Funeral Home's Services or Facilities
  • Military and Veteran Programs
  • Personalized Funerals
  • Community Outreach
    • General Outreach
    • Children, Teens and Schools
    • Clergy 
    • Hospice and Healthcare
    • Police Officers and Firefighters
    • Senior Citizens 
  • Funeral Home Facilities Programs and Services
    • Grief and Bereavement
    • Holiday and Other Memorial Programs
    • Other Enhancements to a Funeral Home's Services or Facilities
  • Military and Veteran Programs
  • Personalized Funerals 
  • Community Outreach
    • Children, Teens and Schools
    • Clergy
    • Hospice and Healthcare
    • Senior Citizens
    • General Outreach
  • Funeral Home Facilities, Programs and Services
    • Grief and Bereavement
    • Holiday Programs
    • Other Enhancements to a Funeral Home's Services or Facilities
  • Military and Veteran Programs
  • Personalized Funerals
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