Page B7 December 2022 FUNERAL HOME & CEMETERY NEWS Se c t i on B www.vischerfuneralsupplies.com 1215 E. Broadway • Morrilton, AR 72110 • 501.477.2229 • www.rosewoodclassiccoach.com Happy Holidays from... New Memorials Direct Adds Colorful Slide Stones Option try’s death care market with significant operations in the pet loss space. This strategic partner brings capital, deep expertise in the human and pet death care spaces, a drive to innovate the death and dying experience, and a respected brand that aligns with the environmental and social impact ethos of Parting Stone. InvoCare is delighted to partner with Justin and the team at Parting Stone. InvoCare’s purpose is honouring lives and celebrating memories for generations - Parting Stone helps families to remember their loved one and maintain a beautiful connection that meets the growing need for personalization. Parting Stone’s quality control procedures, commitment to customer care, and innovation is best in class. We made this investment through our Innovation Hub, which connects leading innovators like Parting Stone with our client families via our leading positions in Australia, New Zealand, and Singapore,” said Tim Higgins, executive general manager - international, strategy and innovation for InvoCare Limited. Parting Stone’s service solidifies 100% of the remains following cremation into a form that can be touched and held by families. Solidified remains resemble a collection of 40-60 smooth stones. Parting Stone is a registered B-Corporation and is dedicated to helping families that choose cremation to have a more positive experience with loss. Learn more at www.partingstone.com. Parting Stone Announces $1MM Investment from Invocare and International Expansion SANTA FE,NM— Parting Stone has announced a $1MM investment from the leading Australian funeral services company, InvoCare. InvoCare’s investment comes during a rapid expansion of retail partners for Parting Stone, and the money will be used to facilitate the company’s continued growth, focusing on expanding the marketing and sales teams. Additionally, the companies are partnering to launch Parting Stone Australia, which will be Parting Stone’s first international laboratory. Parting Stone Australia is planned to launch in late 2023 and will be headquartered in Newcastle, NSW. “We cannot think of a better partner at this stage in our growth,” says Justin Crowe, Parting Stone’s founder. Working with Invocare’s team to launch Parting Stone Australia will help us design a roadmap for continued international expansion to bring solidified remains to more families around the world.” InvoCare is the largest death care provider in Australia, serving around 21% of the counGIG HARBOR,WA— New Memorials Direct is pleased to announce a new way for families to personalize their Slide Stones Circle cremation pendant. Choose from the standard 25 clear cubic zirconia stones or have the stones swapped for the synthetic or authentic birthstones of your choice. A quote would need to be obtained for authentic stones prior to ordering. Since some months have multiple stones associated with them, it is recommended that the month and desired stone be specified when ordering. These items are currently considered a special order and will result in a 4–5-week lead time for the order to be fulfilled. To inquire about this new option or any of New Memorial Direct’s memorial products, call 1-253-6490568 or visit www.NewMemorialsDirect.com.
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