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We are excited to announce the newest addition to the Starmark Local team: Joseph Santiago has joined us as the Service Center Director for our Northwest Indiana operations.

Recognition Reflects Cook’s Leadership and Commitment to the Funeral Profession

Starmark Local welcomes Kira Whitlock to the Greater Chicago and Northwest Indiana Area. Kira brings a wealth of experience in sales and leadership with a degree in Human Resource Management from Purdue University Calumet and professional training from Grant Cardone University.

Starmark, the cremation solutions leader, has announced the acquisition of Chateau Urns in Port St. Lucie, Florida. The addition of the Chateau Urns line expands Starmark's innovative range of funeral products, providing more urn solutions to customers.

The North Carolina-based Starmark Local Distribution Center opened in May 2024 and tackled some challenges in its first year, including navigating Hurricane Helene. The Starmark team started with Haley Cowles, the Service Center Director, but today consists of three team members who serve funeral homes and crematories in a large territory in North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, and Tennessee.

We’re excited to introduce Tina Springs, our new Account Representative for Dallas/Fort Worth! A Licensed Funeral Director and Embalmer with over 30 years of experience, Tina brings compassion, dedication, and deep industry knowledge to her new role.

We’re excited to welcome Dan to the Starmark Local team! Dan has over a decade of experience as a licensed Funeral Director and Embalmer, serving families in Kansas, Iowa, and Arizona.

Starmark, a part of Vandor Group Inc., has announced the introduction of three new products: the Ethos, Pathos, and Logos caskets. These new Nature’s Way products feature all-wood construction and have received prestigious certifications from both the Green Burial Council and the Indianapolis Beth Din – Kosher Supervision Authority.

We’re excited to introduce Cindy, the newest Local Account Representative for Starmark Local in Southern California!

Starmark, a part of Vandor Group, Inc., and The Cremation Solutions Leader across North American Funeral Service, is celebrating 20 years of providing funeral professionals with the preferred and unmatched option for Ceremonial Rental Inserts.

Starmark is headed to Paris in Las Vegas, for the CANA Cremation Symposium, February 26-28!

Vandor, parent company of Starmark, was honored as the 2024 Corporation of the Year at the Wayne County Chamber Annual Awards Dinner. CEO Alan Elder and CFO Cindy Stamper accepted the award, recognizing Vandor's contributions as a leading manufacturer and long-standing local employer.

Starmark Local, a leading provider of funeral products, announced the addition of Paul Ray to lead it’s operation in Canadian Funeral Service.

Starmark and Vandor Corp. are excited to announce its continued investment in the Wayne County area as we plan to move Customer Care, Development, and Support Teams to the former Wolverine building at 1400 Industries Road!

Starmark Funeral Products has added the Chaise Bed Viewer 27” – Pine to its original lineup of Canyon Brown, Cherry Mahogany, and Walnut models.

Starmark Local is excited to introduce Cooper Barry as the newest Service Center Director serving Michigan and Northern Ohio.

Starmark, a leading manufacturer and innovator of funeral products, has announced the appointment of Arie Elder to vice president of merchandising. Elder has served customers in several leadership positions across the organization, loves funeral professionals, and has a lifetime passion for marketing and merchandising.

Does your firm still work with families who choose cremation for their loved ones differently than it does with those who choose burial? Do you spend the same amount of time during the arrangement conference with both families?

Starmark, a leading manufacturer of innovative funeral products, has announced the acquisition of AMA (Airline Mortuary Associates) Containers in Houston, TX.