
Steve Metzger, executive vice president and chief administrative officer for Carriage Services said, “Greenlawn is a special business with an important legacy and deep ties within the Bakersfield community. We are honored that Jim La Mar, Tom Bell, and the Greenlawn Board selected Carriage to carry the Greenlawn tradition forward. We look forward to supporting the Greenlawn team and building upon the strong foundation already in place.”
He added, “The addition of Greenlawn, which serves thousands of families each year and is the preeminent funeral home and cemetery business in Bakersfield, with a nearly 40% market share, aligns well with our focus on partnering with the highest quality independent funeral and cemetery businesses in large and growing markets.”