02/03/2026
Honoring Black History Month in the Funeral Industry
This Black History Month, we pause to honor the Black pioneers, funeral directors, embalmers, and caregivers who shaped the funeral profession with strength, resilience, courage and legacy.
Long before recognition or resources were equal, Black-owned funeral homes were pillars of their communities—places of trust, advocacy, and healing. They provided more than services; they offered safe spaces, preserved cultural traditions, and ensured families were honored with respect when few others would.
Today, we stand on that legacy. We carry forward the commitment to service, excellence, and care that generations before us modeled with courage and grace. Their work reminds us that serving families in their most vulnerable moments is not just a profession—it’s a calling.
As we reflect this month, may we continue to uplift Black voices, honor Black leadership, and recommit ourselves to equity, compassion, and integrity in everything we do.
Because remembering is powerful—and so is the legacy we build next.
