James Johnson, a licensed funeral director and embalmer, recently became a member of the Academy of Graduate Embalmers of Georgia, an association that promotes the profession through education advancement and mutual improvement.

Visit the Georgia Academy of Graduate Embalmers of Georgia Website: https://www.ageg.org/

In 2014, Tom Lord was appointed by Governor Nathan Deal to the Georgia Board of Funeral Service. The Board governs licensed businesses and individuals, adopts rules and regulations, and oversees the standards of funeral service within the state.

Visit the Georgia Board of Funeral Service Website: http://sos.ga.gov/index.php/licensing/plb/25

Lord & Stephens Funeral Home was honored to receive the NFDA's Pursuit of Excellence Award for the 8th consecutive year. This award is presented by the National Funeral Directors Association annually to firms that have demonstrated a commitment to raising the bar on funeral service excellence by adhering to strict ethical and professional standards and providing outstanding service to families and communities. Pictured is NFDA Immediate Past President, Chuck Bowman, with Tom Lord, Ivy Spicer, and Jason Wommack at the 2019 NFDA International Convention & Expo's in Chicago, Illinois.

Visit the National Funeral Directors Association Website: https://www.nfda.org/