Neptune Society

09/11/2025

🌏 The view from above, during that tragic moment frozen in time.

🕯 On this solemn day, we pause to honor the memory of all those who lost their lives on September 11, 2001, and to stand with the families, friends, and communities forever changed by that tragedy.

At Celestis, we are reminded of the resilience of the human spirit... of our shared capacity for remembrance, unity, and hope.

🌇 May we never forget.

09/02/2025

Reminder! There's still time to RSVP for Wednesday evening's webinar.

Please join us for the third in our free 2025 webinar series, in partnership with For Grief, on Wednesday, September 3, in which grief experts will discuss issues related to grandparents and loss.
If you're unable to make it, you can register, and a recording of the webinar will be emailed to you after the event. Everyone is welcome.
Register with this link, or the QR code: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_nCr-deCcRQGazS0rDA7JVg #/registration

08/31/2025

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08/29/2025

Saturday is National Grief Awareness Day, recognized annually on August 30. It's a time to reflect on how we all cope with loss differently, and learn how to help yourself and others through the grieving process, no matter what type of loss you've been through.
If you or someone you know is struggling with loss, we offer The 12 Weeks of Peace, a free, online bereavement series available to everyone. https://neptunesociety.com/resources/grief-support/12-weeks-of-peace

08/25/2025

Neptune marketing associates Megan Hill and Dennis Norris, who have become our go-to veteran liaisons, spent the weekend at the American Legion Convention, hosted by the The American Legion, Department of Florida in Tampa and co-sponsored by Neptune Society.
They met with veterans and their families, and raffled off an iPad. The lucky winner was Jennifer Farmer, Kentucky District 2 President. Congratulations, Jennifer!

08/25/2025

Thank you for giving a bark-out to comfort dogs, American Funeral Director! Our Neptune Society team just celebrated the first birthday of their pup, Neptune, who has quickly developed a compassionate understanding of how to be there for people in mourning. As we know, sometimes a soft paw says more than words.🐾❤️
https://www.facebook.com/americanfuneraldirector/posts/pfbid02F1vZAVvFrGGKLWufXi9pikaKQmBmxDgexGXuHwNh9iTsF5tfjUcVKd7bQmh6p4Kwl

08/25/2025

Please join us for the third in our free 2025 webinar series, in partnership with For Grief, on Wednesday, September 3, in which grief experts will discuss issues related to grandparents and loss.
If you're unable to make it, you can register, and a recording of the webinar will be emailed to you after the event. Everyone is welcome.
Register with this link, or the QR code: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_nCr-deCcRQGazS0rDA7JVg #/registration

08/18/2025

May we all be guided by John's generosity and wisdom.❤️

For John's 102nd birthday, he performed 102 random acts of kindness! This included hosting a food drive for his local food bank. Happy birthday, and thanks for always thinking of others, John!

08/11/2025

Neptune marketing associates Megan Hill and Dennis Norris spent the weekend at the Veterans of Foreign Wars VFW National Convention in Columbus, Ohio, co-sponsored by Neptune Society, meeting with veterans and their families, and were neighbors with our partners, Dignity Memorial.
On Sunday, they raffled off an iPad, and the lucky winner was Louisiana District 9 Commander Mitch Cota. Congratulations, Mitch!

08/09/2025

Rest in the stars, Captain Lovell.
https://www.npr.org/2025/08/08/510627992/famed-nasa-astronaut-and-apollo-13-commander-jim-lovell-has-died-at-age-97

08/06/2025

This is wonderful. We couldn't agree more.

Lindsey Ballard didn't plan to follow in her family's footsteps—until she discovered her true calling. Now a third-generation funeral director and the 2025–26 CANA president, she's helping families create meaningful goodbyes while advocating for self-care in death care. Read her inspiring Ask the Expert feature → link in the comments.

07/23/2025

July is National , a time dedicated to recognizing the deep and lasting grief experienced by parents after the loss of a child. We offer some resources for parents, and those who love and support them:
*Alive Alone: alivealone.org/
*Bereaved Parents of the USA: bereavedparentsusa.org/
*The Compassionate Friends: www.compassionatefriends.org
*Hand to Hold Support Groups: handtohold.org/nicu-family-support/nicu-support-groups

06/27/2025

Neptune Nashville was honored to co-sponsor the Senior Services Network of the Mid-South's Restaurant Relay to benefit the Alzheimer’s Association, starting at Elevate50 Hendersonville. Funeral Director Daisy Cox and Service Manager Opie Padgett joined community partners visiting a variety of restaurants where proceeds went to support research, raise awareness, and provide aid for those with Alzheimer's disease.

06/19/2025

Neptune Nashville Funeral Director Daisy Cox attended the Lattes and Laughter networking event at Morning Pointe Senior Living in Brentwood – and won the prize for the best joke! 🥰

06/19/2025

Neptune Nashville Service Manager Opie Padgett and the team grilled more than 100 pounds of chicken for the Senior Services Network of the Mid-South Spring Extravaganza, held at Elevate50 Hendersonville. The team also played a fun game of Guess the Price on a variety of giveaways, and Opie and the team took photos with the lucky winners!

06/17/2025

Neptune Service Manager Opie Padgett was happy to take the plunge for a good cause! The Nashville team attended the Alzheimer's Tennessee, Inc., Middle TN annual Make A Splash event at FiftyForward Martin Center.
Our team paid $20 a dunk in support of Alzheimer's research to find a cure and help for those with the disease – and shared a wonderful day with the community.

04/10/2025

Neptune Nashville Service Manager Opie Padgett and his team received these generous gifts, and words, from a family in Hawaii, in thanks for their help and compassion after the loss of their loved one. It's such an honor for us to serve families in their time of need.

04/07/2025

The Neptune Nashville Sales and Service teams, along with family and friends, participated in the Alzheimer's Tennessee, Inc., Middle TN Walk to Make Alzheimer's a Memory in Franklin, raising $825 for Alzheimer’s research to find a cure and support of those with .

03/26/2025

Neptune Nashville Service Manager Opie Padgett brought Easter door adornments for residents of American House Brentwood – and rocked the bunny ears himself!

03/06/2025

Neptune Nashville Service Manager Opie Padgett, Office Coordinator Marshall Hostettler, and Funeral Director Daisy Cox sponsored lunch for community partner health care professionals at the Williamson County Geriatric Council meeting – and had an early celebration of St. Patrick's Day!

12/16/2024

The Neptune Nashville sales and services teams together volunteered in at Middle, TN State Veterans Cemetery. They joined more than 1,500 volunteers in the laying of 13,852 wreaths on every veteran's grave – the first year they had wreaths for every grave.

11/13/2024

Neptune Nashville Service Manager Opie Padgett and Funeral Director Daisy Cox represented the team at the Veterans of Foreign Wars VFW Southern Conference at Sheraton Music City Hotel. Country music legend John Rich Music, a big advocate for the VFW, performed at the opening meeting -- and Daisy snagged a selfie with him.

11/04/2024

Neptune Nashville Service Manager Opie Padgett brought autumn-themed door adornments for hospice patients at Alive Hospice Residence in Murfreesboro. 🍂🍁

10/18/2024

Neptune Nashville co-sponsored the Morning Pointe Foundation’s Seniors Got Talent show at the Historic Franklin Theatre, and Service Manager Opie Padgett and Funeral Director Daisy Cox were there with bells on. What a great time!