December 2020

NEWS DECEMBER 2020 Fam i l y Own e d a n d Operated Since 1974 FUNERAL HOME & CEMETERY PO B o x 5 1 5 9 Y o u n g s t own OH 4 4 5 1 4 1 - 8 0 0 - 3 2 1 - 7 4 7 9 On l i n e a t www . n om i s p u b l i c a t i o n s . c om P r e v i o u s l y P u b l i s h e d a s t h e Y B N e w s • S t i l l t h e P l a c e f o r Y o u r N e w s ! Register at iccfasales.com the first-ever virtual sales conference foR the deathcaRe pRofession January 11–15, 2021 Sales21_NOMISFrontPage_December2020.indd 1 11/10/20 11:25 AM Segal Funeral Home Merges with Epstein Family By Laurie Esposito Harley he was 16 years old. He still leans on tradition and “old school” beliefs, and he lives by the principle that families, when faced with the loss of a loved one, should rely on other families for help during their time of need. The Se- gal Funeral Home is family owned and operated and is there for families – always. In October of 2020, the Segal Funeral Home, located in Tampa, FL announced their merger with the Epstein family, owners of Hodroff-Epstein Memorial Chapels with locations in Minneapolis and St.Paul, MN; Epstein Memorial Chapel of Columbus, OH; and Louis Me- morial Chapel in Kansas City, MO. “The proliferation of large death care corporations in- spired us to seek out this opportunity,” Chuck explains. “As we approach our 35th year, this merger will bring lon- gevity, continued dedication, and expanded professional An avid professional car enthusiast, Segal is pictured in between his classic 1956 Cadillacs, two of sev- eral vintage vehicles in the firm’s fleet Segal Funeral Home service to our community. We have built our reputation as a service entity and the Epsteins share this philosophy of personalized service and accountability,” he says. Henry Epstein is no stranger to the acquisition of well- established firms and orchestrating a smooth transition, even across states and across the country. Over the years, the Segals and the Epsteins have spent quality time to- gether at industry conferences and have agreed that this opportunity just makes sense. Together, they have three generations of funeral service professionals implementing the best practices, nurturing relationships, and making a difference to those who place their confidence in their care. Chuck expressed, “I am excited about this partner- ship of two family-owned funeral home operations and look forward to a rewarding and prosperous future.” Continued on Page A20 Henry Epstein TAMPA,FL—Charles D. “Chuck” Segal be- gan his career in the funeral industry when Wreaths Across America 2020 See Page A4 G arden of R emembrance (G an Z ikaron ) C elebrates 20 th Y ear See Page A18 “I Cherish Our Time Together!” C olumnist Chris Kuhnen to R etire See Page A6 www.nomispublications.com Classified Ads Shipping Directory Index of Advertisers