INDIAN RIVER CREMATION INC.
LAKE WORTH, FLORIDA

Quattlebaum funeral business acquired by industry giant; PBAU buys property Quattlebaum Funeral and Cremation Services, in business since 1955, has been acquired by Houston-based Service Corporation International. Now the business G. Earl Quattlebaum started in 1955 with two partners has been sold to the world’s largest funeral home and cemetery network, and PBAU is purchasing the one-acre property and 17,000-square-foot building at 1201 S. Olive Avenue. Quattlebaum Funeral and Cremation Services has been acquired by Houston-based Service Corporation International, which owns and operates the Dignity Memorial network funeral providers, the companies announced Thursday. “The college has grown up around it. Our admissions office is south. So as our prospective students and their families come into town to visit us from 40 different states, as they are getting a campus tour, they are walking past the Quattlebaum Funeral Home. This will enable us to clean up the landscape and that will be very appealing to campus visitors,” Fleming said. Greg Quattlebaum, 51, who managed the funeral business with his sister Gale Schiffman, 60, and brother Gary Quattlebaum, 59, — all three have worked there since their high school days — said Thursday that both SCI and PBAU have been interested for years in acquiring the business and property, respectively. “We are really excited about this. It is a win, win, win. The university is realizing a dream come true. We are pivotal in their master plan. The community is better served by us expanding our services geographically,” Quattlebaum said. None of the younger Quattlebaum family members wants to go into the funeral business. “Everybody is worried about where we are going. We are going to be in more places — same faces, new places,” Quattlebaum said. “They already have a network of funeral homes in the area.” The company’s stock is traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker SCI, and it had 2012 revenues of $2.41 billion. Greg Quattlebaum is serving as an SCI general manager, Gary Quattlebaum as a location manager and Schiffman as an office manager. Their mother Phyllis Quattlebaum works as an ambassador for the firm. You will feel the support of knowing we are here to walk with you through this inevitable journey of grief every step of the way. We are committed to providing support, compassion, information, & guidance as needed to all of those in need in the community. We're proud to do our part in honoring veterans, and giving back to those whose sacrifice and patriotism define our great nation. At the heart of All County Funeral Home & Crematory is family. For over two decades, our family has serviced families throughout Palm Beach, Martin, St. Lucie, and Indian River counties with funeral, burial, cremation, memorial, and pre-planning services. Whether you have an immediate need or interested in pre-arranging your own services, our caring, and dedicated staff are available to help create a meaningful and personalized experience that will leave a legacy. We are committed to providing the best cremation and burial services in Southeast Florida. This not only means creating a unique and beautiful service, but also ensuring respect, personalization, and affordable pricing for all of our funeral and direct cremation services. Ultimately our goal is to provide you and your family with the utmost care that you or your loved one deserves. If you are planning an immediate burial or cremation, our staff is here to help make the planning process as easy as possible. Our team is highly-trained and experienced in personalized burial and cremation arrangements. We guide you through the process from start to finish, taking into account every detail to make the service special. Learn more about how we can help. From planning a vacation to planning for retirement, you and your spouse are prepared for everything, but have you planned for your final arrangements?  If you are like most people, you probably have not put much thought into your own final wishes. We know it is a tough subject to think about and can feel overwhelming at times. However, taking the time to make decisions regarding end-of-life arrangements can help ultimately save you and your family time and money in the long-term. Our team is here to help you pre-arrange your funeral, burial, or cremation service. Whether you would like to have an open casket viewing or to have your ashes scattered, we can help you make all the necessary arrangements and document them for the future. Not only can this provide a great sense of relief for you and your family, but this can also lead to cost savings down the road.