Carriage Services Announces Acquisition of Viegut Funeral Home in Northern Colorado
HOUSTON, Nov. 9, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Carriage Services, Inc. (NYSE: CSV) is pleased to announce that we have partnered with Viegut Funeral Home in Loveland, CO. David Viegut has 45 years of funeral experience and opened Viegut Funeral Home in 2000. Viegut Funeral Home has grown to now serve over 450 client families annually and has established a dominant market share presence in and around Loveland. This partnership represents Carriage Services' entrance into the new strategic state of Colorado and aligns with our commitment to local partnerships with family-run businesses. David Viegut will continue leading his business as the Managing Partner.
Mel Payne, Chairman and CEO of Carriage Services, stated, "The partnership with David Viegut allows us to build a portfolio of Being The Best businesses along the growth corridor from Denver to Fort Collins. We have always wanted to enter Colorado but have been patiently waiting for the right partners in the right markets. With our two announcements today, we can now accelerate our success in this rapidly growing area."
David Viegut said, "We are excited about partnering with Carriage. Along with Carriage, we look forward to providing the same great services to our families and communities. Carriage helps bring a unique quality of support to continue making Viegut Funeral Home the best funeral provider in Loveland."
Carriage Services is a leading provider of deathcare services and merchandise in the United States. Carriage operates 174 funeral homes in 29 states and 32 cemeteries in 11 states.
SOURCE Carriage Services, Inc.
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