Neptune Society

09/29/2026

Today is National ! The was founded on September 29, 1899, and is America’s oldest and largest major combat veteran organization.

09/24/2026

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Life lessons from autumn! 🍂

09/12/2026

09/11/2026

25 years: The legacy of September 11, 2001.

09/08/2026

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

09/03/2026

Gloria Steinem, trailblazing journalist and activist, dies at 92.
https://www.npr.org/2026/09/03/nx-s1-5718381/gloria-steinem-dies

09/01/2026

Wendell Berry, author, poet, and Kentucky farmer who advocated a simpler life and love of the land, has died at age 92. https://www.theguardian.com/books/2026/sep/01/wendell-berry-us-author-dead

08/31/2026

The Neptune corporate team spent an afternoon volunteering with Feeding South Florida and sorted through 10,582 pounds of donated food -- equal to 8,818 meals for people in need in our community. Thanks for all you do, FSF. 🥰

08/27/2026

Shelley Fabares died on Aug. 22 at the age of 82. She first enjoyed success as Mary on ‘The Donna Reed Show’ and later received Emmy nominations for her role on ‘Coach.’ She also had a No. 1 single with ‘Johnny Angel’ and starred in three movies with Elvis Presley.

06/11/2026

Neptune New Orleans Sales Manager Deliah Hampton and our new Pre-Arrangement Advisor Trey Cassreino sponsored a CEU (Continuing Education Unit) event last night at St. Margaret's at Mercy. It was a fabulous evening and a great turnout, with more than 135 attendees!

08/26/2025

The Neptune New Orleans team held a CEU (Continuing Education Management) event at The Carrollton for local facilities to learn more about our services.

06/06/2024

The Neptune New Orleans team attended the flag-raising ceremony hosted and organized by the New Orleans chapter of UNITE at the local Service Corporation International office. Happy Pride! 🏳️‍🌈

04/12/2024

Neptune New Orleans Service Manager Ren Mayeaux brought self-care baskets to staff at the Coroner’s Office of Jefferson Parish, St. Charles Parish, and St. John’s Parish. On the heels of assisting families who suffered losses due to catastrophic flooding in the area, it was well-deserved.

04/10/2024

Neptune New Orleans Funeral Director Kelly Porte brought a “Springtime Sunshine and Cheer” basket to St. Joseph Hospice staff, and was joined by Funeral Director Shantell Sylve in bringing a “Spring Into Self-Care” basket to an overnight nurse with Foundations Hospice.

“Spring Into Self-Care” is the NOLA team’s current focus for hospice workers, coroner’s office employees, and other caregivers. We know winter is their busiest season, just as it is ours, so we hope this helps them to recharge and refresh as spring warms the city.

03/18/2024

Neptune New Orleans Funeral Director Shantell Sylve delivered Easter cheer to the chaplains at Baton Rouge General Hospital and Our Lady of the Lake Ascension Community Hospital.

01/15/2024

Laissez les bons temps rouler! Neptune New Orleans Funeral Director Kelly Porte held an informational luncheon for the staff at Compassus Hospice, and also sent some cheer to Metairie Healthcare and the spiritual team at Ochsner Medical Center.

08/08/2023

Neptune New Orleans Funeral Directors Kelly Porte and Shantell Sylve visited the Spiritual Care and Chaplain team at Ochsner, the state's largest hospital, to welcome the new chaplain with a basket of goodies and introduce themselves after the last chaplain retired.

07/26/2023

Neptune New Orleans Office Coordinator Glenn Mehrtens and Funeral Director Kelly Porte visited our friends at the Jefferson Parish Coroner’s Office with thank-you gifts for their dedication in serving the community.

06/29/2023

Kelly Porte and Shantell Sylve, funeral directors for Neptune New Orleans, brought treats for the staffers at St. Joseph Hospice Carpenter House and the Orleans Parish Coroner. We appreciate all you do!