REFLECTING ON AN INCREDIBLE YEAR The Legacy team gathered once again at the Home Office in Houston, TX for our 11th Annual Crawfish Boil, bringing colleagues together from across the organization. This annual gathering gives us the opportunity to reflect on the year behind us and recognize the incredible individuals who make our organization what it is. 2025 EMPLOYEE OF THE YEAR AWARDS This year, we recognized several individuals across the organization for their exceptional performance and dedication. Harry Drew - Legacy President's Award Home Office | Houston, TX Tonya Combest - Manager of the Year Combest Family Funeral Homes & Crematory | Lubbock, O'Donnell & Tahoka, TX George King - Funeral Professional of the Year Pellerin Funeral Homes | Iberia Parish, LA Eric McCrossen - Sales Professional of the Year Resthaven Gardens of Memory & Funeral Home | Baton Rouge, LA Thomas McBride - Maintenance Professional of the Year Bunker's Funeral Homes & Cemeteries | Las Vegas, NV Donna Richard - Administrator of the Year Louisiana Holdings | Eunice, LA SaTara West - Legacy Home Office Employee of the Year Home Office | Houston, TX HONORING A LEGACY Among the award recipients, special recognition was given to Harry Drew, who received the Legacy President's Award in honor of his 18 years of dedicated service as Chief Financial Officer. Throughout his tenure, Harry has been a respected and trusted leader, guiding the company through periods of growth, challenge, and transformation with integrity and care. As he prepares to retire this May, we celebrate Harry’s many accomplishments and the lasting impact he’s had on Legacy and the many lives he’s touched throughout his career. 2025 EXCELLENCE IN CUSTOMER SERVICE AWARDS ReederVogel Advertising also presented three funeral homes with the Excellence in Customer Service Award, honoring locations that demonstrated exceptional care and service to the families they serve. Recipients were selected based on the Family Satisfaction Survey feedback and Google review ratings, with locations grouped by their 2025 annual case volume. Combest Family Funeral Homes & Crematory - Managed by Tonya Combest 301+ Families Served | Lubbock, O'Donnell & Tahoka, TX Magnolia Chapel Funeral Homes - Managed by Danah Minges 151-300 Families Served | Northport & Tuscaloosa, AL Ascension Funeral Home - Managed by Jeff Cain 0-150 Families Served | Gonzales, LA PARTNER RECOGNITION Additionally, we were honored to receive the 2025 Top Ownership Group Award from Funeral Directors Life. We’re grateful for their continued partnership and the support they provide across our organization and in the communities we serve. CELEBRATING THE LEGACY FAMILY We are proud to celebrate another year of growth, leadership, and tradition. Events like the Crawfish Boil remind us that while our company continues to expand, our strength will always come from the people who make up the Legacy family.

We are pleased to share that the newly established Martinez West Funeral Home in Odessa, Texas, recently celebrated its Grand Opening with a community-wide event on January 22, welcoming more than 300 guests. Led by Managing Funeral Director, Tristan Herrera, alongside Area Manager, Billy Vallie Jr., the Grand Opening celebration brought together families, friends, and community members for an afternoon of connection and hospitality. Guests enjoyed catering by the local Chuck Wagon Gang and live music by Mariachi band Son de Chihuahua, creating a warm and festive atmosphere throughout the event. Martinez West Funeral Home and Crematory is located in west Odessa. Together with Martinez Funeral Home and Crematory on South Dixie Boulevard and Sunset Memorial Gardens off I-20, we are positioned to support every family across Odessa, offering thoughtful services and options to meet a full range of needs and budgets. The strong turnout and positive community response reflect the important role Martinez West Funeral Home plays in serving families with compassion, professionalism, and care. We’re proud to welcome this location as it continues to build meaningful relationships within the community. Please join us in congratulating the Martinez West Funeral Home team on a successful Grand Opening and this exciting milestone

We’re excited to announce that Memorial Oaks Chapel has officially opened a new location in Carmine, Texas. Located at 107 Augsburg Avenue in Carmine, the new location will serve the communities of Round Top, Carmine, La Grange, Giddings, Burton, Windale, Warrenton, and the surrounding communities. This expansion reflects our continued commitment to providing compassionate, professional service close to home.  An Open House Grand Opening celebration was held on December 3, 2025, welcoming approximately 185 community members. Guests enjoyed catering from JW’s Steakhouse, and live music from the Black Cat Choir Trio, helping make the event both welcoming and memorable. We’re happy to share that the Carmine location is now open and available for services. Thank you to everyone who helped make this Grand Opening and event a success. Please join us in congratulating the Memorial Oaks Chapel team on this exciting milestone.

The 2025 Christmas season was filled with celebration and community spirit in Ozark, Alabama, as the Kiwanis Club of Ozark hosted its annual Christmas Parade. Among the many festive entries, Fuqua Bankston Funeral Home proudly participated with a beautifully designed float that captured the heart of the community - earning an impressive 2nd place award. The float was brought to life through the dedication and collaboration of several team members and friends. Special recognition goes to Lauren Chancey, Elizabeth Gericke, Justin English, and Jason and Megan DiFilippo. Lauren Chancey and Megan DiFilippo crafted many of the float’s decorations by hand, investing significant time and creativity into making the display truly stand out. Jason and Megan DiFilippo generously contributed their time and talent, helping transform the vision into a festive reality. Their combined efforts resulted in a float that reflected not only the joy of the season, but also the strong relationships and community ties that define Fuqua Bankston Funeral Home. Events like the Ozark Christmas Parade highlight the power of community connection. From planning and decorating to celebrating alongside neighbors and friends, the experience was a meaningful reminder of the funeral home’s commitment to being actively involved in the lives of the families they serve. "We truly enjoy being one with our community, and we’re already looking forward to creating even more memories together." -John Cawley, Managing Funeral Director

This holiday season, funeral homes across the Legacy Funeral Group family came together with a shared purpose: to honor and support the hospice organizations that walk alongside families during life’s most tender moments. ​ In each community, our locations proudly presented donations to hospice partners who provide compassionate, end-of-life care rooted in comfort, dignity, and peace. These organizations serve patients in their homes, assisted living communities, hospitals, and inpatient centers-ensuring that families receive physical, emotional, and spiritual support when they need it most. ​ At Legacy, our mission of serving families extends beyond the services we provide each day. Hospice teams offer care that emphasizes quality of life, holistic support, and individualized attention. Their nurses, caregivers, social workers, and volunteers make an extraordinary difference in the lives of patients and loved ones navigating serious illness and loss. ​ Throughout December, our funeral homes proudly presented donations to local hospice partners who bring comfort, dignity, and peace to families navigating life’s most tender moments. ​ Each partnership reflects a deep, shared commitment to serving families with compassion and integrity. In many of our communities, funeral directors and hospice teams work closely together to ensure continuity of care, supporting families not only in moments of loss but throughout the entire end-of-life journey. ​ We are profoundly grateful for the meaningful relationships we have built with these organizations. Their dedication to comfort, dignity, and hope aligns closely with the values we hold at Legacy Funeral Group. ​ As we reflect on this season of giving, we are proud to stand alongside our hospice partners and contribute to the vital work they do every day in communities across the country.

On Wednesday, December 17th, members of the Legacy family gathered at the home office for the annual Cajun Christmas Luncheon, a tradition that celebrates the holiday season and the year’s accomplishments. Guests enjoyed authentic chicken and sausage gumbo, followed by a dessert potluck featuring a variety of holiday favorites. The afternoon also included an Ugly Sweater Contest, where participants showcased their most creative and spirited seasonal attire. Additionally, each year Legacy invites every funeral home to participate in the annual Ornament Contest, encouraging locations to submit thoughtful and creative ornaments that reflect their communities and unique identities. View this year's winners below:

On Saturday, November 8, 2025, Highland Funeral Home & Memory Gardens welcomed families, friends, and community members for a special 75th Anniversary Celebration. The family-friendly event brought the community together for a day of connection and appreciation. Attendees enjoyed inspiring guest speakers, a variety of delicious food trucks, and live football streaming on big-screen TVs - creating a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere for all ages. The team at Highland expressed heartfelt gratitude to everyone who attended and to the many families they have had the honor of serving over the past 75 years. A special thank you was also extended to The 2650 Foundation for joining the celebration and for being a valued community partner. For three-quarters of a century, Highland Funeral Home & Memory Gardens has remained committed to serving families with compassion and care. This milestone anniversary was not only a celebration of the past, but also a reflection of the lasting relationships and trust built within the community.

On October 10, 2025, Turcotte-Piper Mortuary proudly celebrated 50 years of compassionate service to the Kingsville community with a special anniversary event filled with gratitude, fellowship, and fun. The evening began with a family-friendly mixer, followed by guest speakers including Mayor Sam Fugate, Judge Brandon Barrera, Noe Gonzalez Jr., James Clement III , and Albert Martinez. Pastor Jan Dantone offered the benediction. Guests enjoyed delicious food served by H.M. King High School JROTC members and live entertainment from mariachi bands, singers, and a special appearance by the King Ranch cowboys. The celebration was a meaningful reflection on five decades of service since 1975. As Managing Funeral Director Noe Gonzalez Jr. shared, the event was a heartfelt way to say thank you to the community for its trust and support throughout the years. In the days leading up to the celebration, Turcotte-Piper Mortuary hosted a city-wide Scavenger Hunt Adventure, adding an interactive and family-friendly element to the milestone event. Twenty specially marked rocks were hidden throughout public areas within Kingsville city limits, each featuring a QR code for participants to scan. Community members of all ages were invited to search for the rocks, upload photos, and keep their finds. While not every rock contained a prize, winners were announced and prizes distributed during the anniversary event. For 50 years, Turcotte-Piper Mortuary has stood alongside families during life’s most meaningful moments. This golden anniversary not only honored the past but also celebrated the strong bonds that continue to unite the Kingsville community.

We recently celebrated the 10th Annual Crawfish Boil at the Legacy Home Office. What began ten years ago with just one pot, a few pounds of crawfish, and a lot of heart from Bill Wimberly, Steve Boudreaux, and our South Louisiana team has grown into one of our favorite Legacy traditions. Since our last Crawfish Boil, our Legacy family has experienced tremendous growth, earned well-deserved recognition for outstanding service, and seized opportunities to lead within the funeral profession. Five members of the Legacy family were named employees of the year – proof that our team lives out our commitment to “serving one family at a time” with exceptional care and compassion. 2024 EMPLOYEE OF THE YEAR AWARDS: Bill Wimberly - President's Award Senior VP & COO | Houston, TX Sean Winn - Funeral Professional of the Year Las Vegas Cremations | Las Vegas, NV Ingrid Castillo - Sales Professional of the Year Combest Family Funeral Homes | Lubbock, TX David Baeza Davis - Support Professional of the Year Davis Funeral Home | Las Vegas, NV Mary Alice Rodriguez - Administrator of the Year Darling Mouser Funeral Home | Brownsville, TX Bill Wimberly was surprised by winning the coveted President’s Award, which has only been won once before by Corinn Russo. Many others have stepped forward as respected leaders within the industry, continuing to elevate our profession with wisdom, empathy, and dedication. Legacy Funeral Group is truly blessed to have so many exceptional individuals in our family.