Larkin Mortuary (Salt Lake City) recently named Robert S. “Rob” Larkin Jr. president. He succeeds Lance C. Larkin, who will continue serving as the mortuary’s chairman of the board.

In his new role, Rob Larkin will oversee more than 200 employees and be responsible for the vision and strategic direction of the company’s four funeral homes; two cemeteries; crematory; floral shop; monument, urn and vault manufacturing facilities; and reception and luncheon facilities.

A fifth-generation funeral director, Larkin received an associate’s degree in accounting from LDS Business College and a mortuary science degree from Cypress Junior College. In 2012, he received a bachelor’s degree in business management from Western Governors University. A Utah-licensed funeral director and embalmer since 1988, he also became a Certified Funeral Service Practitioner in 2014 and Certified Crematory Operator in 2015.

Previously, Larkin served as the 2015-16 president of the Utah Funeral Directors Association. Currently, he is a member of the advisory committee for Salt Lake Community College’s mortuary science program, and he serves the Tracy Aviary on its facilities committee.

In other news, Larkin Mortuary is celebrating its 140th anniversary this year. Committed to providing meaningful, healing experiences for every family that turns to the firm for guidance, Larkin is a trusted funeral service provider along the Wasatch Front.

The company’s pioneer founder, George William Larkin, arrived in Utah in 1863 after immigrating from Cambridge, England. He started the Larkin tradition of arranging funerals in 1885. Today, seven generations later, Larkin Mortuary remains locally owned and family-managed.

The management team of Larkin Mortuary includes: Chairman of the Board Lance Larkin (fourth generation), President Rob Larkin (fifth generation), Vice President Nick Larkin (sixth generation), Vice President David Larkin (fifth generation), Vice President Melissa Larkin Anderson (fifth generation), Corporate Secretary Lisa Larkin West (fifth generation), and Corporate Treasurer Heather Larkin Minson (fifth generation).
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