Carriage Services, Inc. is pleased to announce that it has acquired substantially all the assets of Osceola Memory Gardens, Cemetery, Funeral Homes & Crematory; Porta Coeli Funeral Home & Crematory; Fisk Funeral Home & Crematory; Funeraria Borinquen; and Cremation Care Providers of Central Florida (collectively, “Osceola”), consisting of a combination business with a funeral home located on a cemetery, five stand-alone funeral homes, a crematory and central care center, and a cremation focused business, located in the growing Orlando, Florida metro market.
Bob Russell, president of Osceola stated, “For over forty years, I have been proud of our team and their commitment to providing exceptional service to the families of Kissimmee County. When the time arrived for us to create a succession plan, our priority was to find a team that would uphold and build upon the reputation and legacy we have worked so hard to establish over the years. As we got to know the team at Carriage, we quickly knew they would be the right choice based on their commitment and track record of premier service, community support, and taking care of the people who take care of families. We couldn’t be happier or more confident with our decision to partner with Carriage, and we appreciate their support in making this transition as seamless as possible.”
Steve Metzger, president of Carriage Services (pictured at top), stated, “Osceola is a truly unique collection of businesses with an incredible team. We are honored that Bob, Terry, and Mike selected Carriage to support and help lead their businesses, and we look forward to growing with the Osceola team in the years ahead.
The addition of Osceola, which serves thousands of families each year with six funeral homes, a cemetery, a dedicated cremation business, and a care center, strengthens our significant presence in the growing Orlando metro market and aligns with our growth strategy focused on partnering with premier businesses in large growing markets.”
Carlos Quezada, vice chairman and CEO, stated, “We are thrilled to reengage in acquisitions as part of our long-term growth strategy. This milestone marks the first step toward realizing our 2030 Vision and reinforces our commitment to purposeful growth.”
About Carriage Services
Carriage Services is a leading provider of funeral and cemetery services and merchandise in the United States. Carriage operates 162 funeral homes in 24 states and 28 cemeteries in 9 states. Carriage is dedicated to delivering premier experiences through innovation, partnership, and elevated service.
