Hillside Hosts ”2008 Mother’s Day Remembrance Service”
by Mortuary Transport Expert ~ April 18th, 2008. Filed under: Business Ideas, Funeral Homes In The News, Mortuary Marketing.Now this would be a great idea for a removal service that also has hearse or livery services. You could do something similar at your local cemetery. It doesn’t have to be a special memorial service, but you could provide well dressed individuals at the cemetery entrance, handing out candles, note cards with your livery service logo and contact information tastefully printed on them and maybe even silk roses that you can get in bulk on line. Just be sure to brand it, but not overtly. Let me know if you need a logo, and I can create one for you.
It’s always good form to honor MOM, and while this article is on a service specifically for those of the Jewish faith, something similar could be done that is more non-specific or ecumenical in nature, “Remembering Mom”. Get your face out there so they associate all aspects of the funeral industry with your business. If you do a good job, the funeral homes won’t mind, because you are an extension of them. You look good, they look good.
It doesn’t make sense to do only removals to make a profit. Hearse services, body donation transport, body parts transport, casket delivery and even crime scene cleanup are natural extensions of your removal service.
Notes and Prayers in Mothers’ Honor to be Taken to Sacred Western Wall in Jerusalem
LOS ANGELES–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Hillside Memorial Park and Mortuary, the most prestigious Jewish cemetery and mortuary in Southern California, will host a “Mother’s Day Remembrance Service” on Sunday, May 11, 2008 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The unique Mother’s Day celebration will include a prayer and candle lighting ceremonies, live music, and a performance by sibling Cantors Marcelo and Mariana Gindlin. Notes and prayers, written in honor of remembered mothers, will also be taken by Hillside to be placed in the sacred Western Wall of Jerusalem.
“For more than 60 years, Hillside has been committed to providing families with critical wisdom, sensitivity and care – and we’ve always been committed to honoring the community’s loved ones in distinctive and special ways,” explained Mark A. Friedman, Hillside Memorial Park and Mortuary’s CEO. “This event continues that tradition by honoring mothers, both living and departed, with a memorable service set against the stunning backdrop of beautifully manicured grounds for which Hillside has become famous.”
Throughout the day, the Kaplan String Quartet will perform on the grounds to enhance visitor experiences, and an onsite florist will provide added convenience. In the spirit of tzedakah, Hillside will be accepting contributions of canned and packaged dry food, eyeglasses, hearing aids and cell phones for the Hillside Chesed Project.
“We welcome the community to participate in this truly unique Mother’s Day celebration, and to enjoy all that Hillside’s grounds have to offer: from its beautiful gardens, lawns and fountains, to its world-renowned architecture and artwork,” said Friedman.
The “Mother’s Day Remembrance Service” will be performed by Rabbi Michelle Missaghieh of Temple Israel of Hollywood and is open to the public at Hillside Memorial Park and Mortuary, located at 6001 W. Centinela in Los Angeles.
