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The Tucson office will officially open on October 25 with a ribbon-cuttingceremony at 2:00 P.M. This event is open to the public and is being supportedby Tucson Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce. Tours of the facility will beheld afterwards.
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Jerry Norman, President and CEO of The Neptune Society, said, "We arehonored to be a part of the Tucson community and to offer residents ourdignified and affordable alternative to the traditional funeral experience.Cremation is on the rise in the U.S., and Arizona is one of a handful ofstates that's cremation rate is over 50%."
Established in 1973, The Neptune Society is dedicated to providingconsumers with a simple, economical and dignified alternative to thetraditional costly funeral, which can run from $7,000 to $10,000. The averagecremation costs less than half of that. The Neptune Society is not owned oroperated by a traditional funeral home or cemetery, and is the only nationwideorganization to specialize in cremation-only services. Cremations now accountfor over 30% of all funeral services in the U.S. according to the CremationAssociation of America. Some states like Arizona, Hawaii, California, andFlorida are up to over 50 per cent. The average is projected to reach close to45% by 2025.
The Neptune Society offers consumers the option of making arrangements fortheir direct cremation in advance, at a fraction of the cost of the typicalfuneral service. Once pre-paid, the price of the services is guaranteed.
About The Neptune Society
A leader in alternative funeral services, The Neptune Society, Inc. isprivately owned by the BG Capital Group, a leading merchant banking firm.Established in 1973, The Neptune Society and its sister company The TridentSociety are dedicated to providing consumers with a simple, economical anddignified alternative to the traditional costly funeral. Today the companyhas 38 locations in 10 states -- including cremation facilities, salesoffices, and holding facilities -- and continues to expand services throughoutthe United States. The company's corporate headquarters are located in FtLauderdale, Florida. For more information on The Neptune Society, pleasevisit us at: http://www.neptunesociety.com and http://www.tridentsociety.com.
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SOURCE The Neptune Society
