Leo P. Gallagher & Son Funeral Home Receives National Award

Leo P. Gallagher & Son Funeral Homes, which has locations in Stamford and Greenwich, received the 2016 Pursuit of Excellence Award from the National Funeral Directors Association (NFDA). Less than one percent of funeral homes across the nation received this prestigious recognition.

“This industry award recognizes that the recipients adhere to the highest ethical and professional standards in providing unsurpassed service to families and communities,” said Christopher Farrugio, general manager of Leo P. Gallagher & Son Funeral Homes. “We’re honored to be placed in this elite group of funeral service providers.”

To earn an NFDA Pursuit of Excellence Award, a participating funeral home must meet several criteria, including:

• Meet or exceed business standards set forth by the NFDA;
• Provide ongoing education and professional development opportunities for staff;
• Offer outstanding programs and resources to bereaved families;
• Maintain an active level of involvement within the community, and;
• Adhere to a pledge of ethical practices.

“Leo P. Gallagher & Son Funeral Homes’ voluntary participation in the Pursuit of Excellence Award program reflects a clear determination to exceed the expectations of those they serve,” said NFDA Chief Executive Officer Christine Pepper, CAE. “This prestigious recognition assures families of the high-quality, compassionate service they will receive the moment they walk through the funeral home’s front door.”

Leo P. Gallagher & Sons Funeral Homes is a member of the Dignity Memorial® network of funeral, cremation and cemetery service providers. Dignity Memorial providers offer exclusive benefits, including National Transferability of Prearranged Services, the 24-Hour Compassion Helpline® and access to an acclaimed grief management library.

More information about the NFDA Pursuit of Excellence Award program can be found on the association’s website, www.nfda.org/pursuitofexcellence.