Trident Society

10/23/2026

An Emmy-winning actor known for roles in “Top Gun” and “Picket Fences,” Tom Skerritt has died at 93. His family said in a statement he died Wednesday of natural causes.

09/14/2026

Grief changes us in ways we don't always expect – including how we sleep, think, move and care for ourselves.
Join us for Navigating Your Personal Grief Journey, a free webinar in partnership with For Grief, exploring the connection between grief and self-care. Hear from grief advocate Viv Babin, sleep expert Lindsay Scola and grief researcher Mary-Frances O'Connor, PhD, as they share practical insights and compassionate guidance for navigating the physical and emotional impact of loss.
Tuesday, September 15 | 7 PM ET
Register now: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_fJwtMgIuS_OFEX_jtFe2Sg

09/12/2026

09/11/2026

September 11, 2001: 25 years later, we remember.

08/25/2026

“If your actions create a legacy that inspires others to dream more, learn more, do more and become more, then, you are an excellent leader.”
- Dolly Parton, 1946-2026

A shrewd dealmaker who launched Dollywood, the “Jolene” and “I Will Always Love You” singer-songwriter also starred in the films ‘9 to 5,’ ‘Steel Magnolias’ and ‘Rhinestone’ and captivated the world with her grace and wit.

08/21/2026

Today is National Senior Citizens Day. Showing our respect for older adults, helping improve their quality of life, even in small ways, and reminding people they matter and we're thinking of them means so much.

07/04/2026

Happy 250th, America!

03/26/2026

Steve Crawford, Trident San Jose Service Manager and California Funeral Directors Association (CFDA) President, and Savannah Hall, Neptune Society Service Manager and CFDA Legislative Co-Chair, met with the staffs of state legislators to discuss a bill aimed at modernizing California’s death registry system. The bill focuses on reducing processing delays and creating a consistent experience for families and funeral professionals across the state.

02/02/2026

Trident San Jose Service Manager Steve Crawford, in his role as president of the California Funeral Directors Association, was asked to serve as emcee and conduct the installation of the new Board of the Orange County Funeral Directors Association. The installation was held at Dignity Memorial's Pacific View Memorial Park and marked the start of the Board’s new term.
Pictured with Steve are OCFDA Immediate Past President Kimberly Worl, of Westminster Memorial Park, and current President Yvonne Moser, of McAulay and Wallace Mortuary.
“I appreciate the opportunity to support our local associations and congratulate the newly installed Board members,” Steve said.

09/05/2025

Trident San Jose Service Manager Steve Crawford, who also serves as President of the California Funeral Directors Association, recently visited with incoming Mortuary Science students, the funeral professionals of tomorrow, at Cypress College to discuss some of the opportunities that may be available to them with Trident and its partner organizations once they graduate. Throughout the day, Steve was able to speak with more than 70 practitioners who will soon be entering the field.

06/09/2025

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06/04/2025

Congratulations to new California Funeral Directors Association President and Trident San Jose Service Manager Stephen Crawford, who was sworn in on Monday!
"It was an honor and a moment of great pride to be in attendance as Stephen was officially installed as the 2025 President of the California Funeral Directors Association," said Services Vice President Robert Gazaille. "Stephen’s leadership, dedication, and unwavering commitment to our profession make him an outstanding choice to lead the CFDA into the coming year."
We also celebrate partner organization Neptune Society Sacramento Service Manager Savannah Hall's (second from right at swearing-in) election to the CFDA Board of Directors.
Stephen and Savannah's accomplishments reflect the very best of our profession, and the bright future ahead, as they lead both their teams and the state of California in providing gold-standard service to families.

05/28/2025

Trident Society San Jose had the honor of hosting the California Funeral Directors Association Executive Committee's annual planning meeting. Service Manager and incoming CFDA President Steve Crawford led the all-day meeting of top funeral directors from across California in creating a roadmap for the coming years to support the profession in the state.

Congratulations, Steve, on your new role in CFDA!

05/05/2025

Trident San Jose Service Manager Steve Crawford had the honor of representing the team at Casino Night, hosted by the Los Angeles County Funeral Directors Association. It was a special celebration as Cynthia Sanchez, Mortuary Office Specialist of our partner organization Dignity Memorial’s Rose Hills Memorial Park in Whittier, CA, was awarded the Jacquelyn Douglass Family Memorial Scholarship.

04/11/2025

Trident San Jose Service Manager Steve Crawford and partner organization Neptune Society of Northern California Service Manager Savannah Hall participated in a California Funeral Directors Association strategic planning session. Over the course of two days, along with funeral home owners and managers from across the state, they collaborated to strengthen the association’s vision for the future, focusing on innovative solutions to better serve funeral professionals and their communities. We're excited to see the positive impact these discussions will have on the funeral service industry in California!

02/17/2025

Trident San Jose Service Manager Steve Crawford spread a little Valentine’s Day love and sweetness to our friends at the health department with some delicious Crumbl Cookies.

01/20/2025

Trident Society San Jose Service Manager Steve Crawford (third from left) and partner organization Neptune Society of Northern California Service Manager Savannah Hall (fourth from left) attended the first 2025 meeting of the California Funeral Directors Association (CFDA). The group discussed planning the 2025 CFDA Convention, where Steve will be installed as president, and proposing changes to the electronic death registration system (EDRS) to streamline death certificate filing statewide.