09/08/2026
Oliverie Funeral Home Earns 2026 NFDA Pursuit of Excellence Award
Manchester, NJ – Oliverie Funeral Home has earned the 2026 Pursuit of Excellence Award from the National Funeral Directors Association (NFDA), recognizing its commitment to providing outstanding service to families and communities while adhering to the highest ethical and professional standards.
Oliverie Funeral Home is one of just 301 funeral home locations worldwide to receive this prestigious recognition in 2026.
The NFDA Pursuit of Excellence Award honors funeral homes that demonstrate excellence across all facets of funeral service. Recipients are recognized for their commitment to ethical practices, professional development, exceptional service to families, community engagement, innovation and continuous improvement.
To earn the award, Oliverie Funeral Home completed a rigorous application process and met or exceeded standards established by NFDA in key areas of funeral home operations and service. Participants must demonstrate compliance with state and federal regulations; provide ongoing education and professional development opportunities for staff; offer outstanding programs and resources to bereaved families; engage meaningfully with their communities; and actively support and advance the funeral service profession. Participants also commit to NFDA’s Pledge of Ethical Practices, affirming their dedication to integrity, honesty and accountability.
“Earning the NFDA Pursuit of Excellence Award is a significant achievement and a testament to the dedication of the entire Oliverie Funeral Home team,” said Jessica Koth, NFDA Director of Public Relations. “Their commitment to serving families, investing in their staff and strengthening their community represents the very best of what funeral service has to offer.”
Owner/Manager of Oliverie Funeral Home, Geraldine Oliverie, says this about what earning the prestigious award means to her and her staff, “Earning the Pursuit of Excellence Award is a deeply meaningful honor for our team because it reflects the heart of who we are and why we serve. For us, excellence is not a goal we reach once—it is a standard we recommit to every single day. This recognition affirms the dedication, compassion, and professionalism our staff brings to every family who walks through our doors.”
