Charleston, WV – David L. Hernandez Jr., Founder of West Virginia Memorial Group, a leading provider of funeral and cemetery services, has announced the acquisition of Cunningham, Parker, & Johnson Funeral Home in Charleston, West Virginia. The acquisition of the firm expands the Hernandez’s holdings in West Virginia to four locations serving over 800 families.
“I couldn’t be more thrilled to announce Cunningham, Parker, & Johnson Funeral Home, as part of the West Virginia Memorial Group family” said David L. Hernandez Jr. West Virginia Memorial Group, Managing Member. “From the moment I met Tonya and Evan Parker, and learned of the funeral home’s history and commitment to service, I knew our goals were aligned. Built on a tradition of Service Excellence, I look forward to continuing that commitment to the families of Charleston and the Kanahwa Valley.”
The funeral home was started in 1929 by Tonya’s grandfather and carried through by her and her husband Brent until his passing in 2008.
“For over 90 years the Cunningham, Parker, & Johnson name have held the highest standards of funeral services to our Community.” Owner, Tonya Parker said. “Since the founding of the funeral home, we have always met the needs of our families. With many of the changes in funeral service, my son Evan and I knew it would be best to find a partner that could continue our service excellence and Brent’s vision while bringing in new technologies and innovative services.”
“I look forward to working alongside Tonya and Evan Parker to continue their traditions and build upon them,” stated Michael Grandi, Vice President of Funeral Operations of West
Virginia Memorial Group.
About David Hernandez: Old Bridge, New Jersey- David L. Hernandez Jr. is leading operator with progressive and innovative service selections and locations. The company started as a single funeral home in 2009 and owns and operates a network of 14 funeral homes and cemeteries across New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia. David has developed a decentralized organizational structure that provides owners and location management the ability to service the community on a local level without layers of management. Family Owned and Operated, David is involved in each transaction, making decisions with owners for the legacy and continued tradition of their firms. Answering only to the families we serve and not shareholders, partners, and private equity, learn about David and his team by visiting www.jerseymemorialgroup.com to learn more.
