Neptune Society

10/08/2025

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The classically trained pianist and former model was 89

10/06/2025

October 6-10 is . Nothing matters more to us, to every member of our team across the U.S., than serving you and your family with compassion, and making your burden lighter.

10/01/2025

“Imagine our human race is at the entrance of a long, dark tunnel, at the end of which is a little star. That’s hope. Isn’t it good sitting at the mouth of the tunnel, wishing that hope would come to us?”
– Jane Goodall, 1934-2025

With great sadness, the Jane Goodall Institute confirmed this morning the passing of the organization’s founder, Dr. Jane Goodall, age 91 who died peacefully in her sleep while in Los Angeles, CA for her speaking tour in the United States.

Dr. Goodall’s life and work not only made an indelible mark on our understanding of chimpanzees and other species, but also of humankind and the environments we all share. She inspired curiosity, hope and compassion in countless people around the world, and paved the way for many others — particularly young people who gave her hope for the future.

In 1960 Dr. Goodall established the longest running wild chimpanzee study in Gombe National Park, Tanzania which continues to this day. She pioneered and sustained the Jane Goodall Institute’s community-centered conservation initiatives across the chimpanzee range for over four decades. Her legacy includes the creation of JGI’s international environmental and humanitarian youth program Roots & Shoots, which is actively driving change in 75 countries and counting around the world.

The Jane Goodall Institute is incredibly grateful to all our supporters, partners, and friends, especially during this difficult time. To add a personal remembrance of Dr. Goodall and continue her legacy for future generations, please visit JaneGoodall.org/RememberingJane

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Photo credit: Marko Zlousic

10/01/2025

09/23/2025

Thank you - we're honored to participate!

🌟 Thrilled to welcome 🌟 Neptune Society as a vendor at The 2025 Wise Conference

Neptune Society is the nation's most trusted provider of cremation services - whether you need help today, or want to plan for tomorrow.

09/22/2025

A group from the Neptune corporate office spent an afternoon volunteering with Feeding South Florida, and helped sort 9,542 pounds of food, which will provide more than 8,000 meals for those in need.
September is Month, to raise awareness about food insecurity and mobilize communities to take action against hunger in the United States. Organizations like Feeding South Florida coordinate efforts to educate the public, encourage donations and volunteerism, and advocate for policy changes to address the root causes of hunger and poverty. We're so honored to be part of this effort.

09/16/2025

"I've spent most of my life just focused on the road ahead, not looking back," Redford said in the acceptance speech for his 2002 honorary Oscar. "But now tonight, I'm seeing in the rearview mirror that there is something I've not thought about much, called history."

Robert Redford has died at 89. He was known for his long career as an actor and director, with films like 'Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid', 'The Sting', 'All the President's Men' and 'Ordinary People'

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

08/26/2025

The Neptune New Orleans team held a CEU (Continuing Education Management) event at The Carrollton for local facilities to learn more about our services.

06/06/2024

The Neptune New Orleans team attended the flag-raising ceremony hosted and organized by the New Orleans chapter of UNITE at the local Service Corporation International office. Happy Pride! 🏳️‍🌈

04/12/2024

Neptune New Orleans Service Manager Ren Mayeaux brought self-care baskets to staff at the Coroner’s Office of Jefferson Parish, St. Charles Parish, and St. John’s Parish. On the heels of assisting families who suffered losses due to catastrophic flooding in the area, it was well-deserved.

04/10/2024

Neptune New Orleans Funeral Director Kelly Porte brought a “Springtime Sunshine and Cheer” basket to St. Joseph Hospice staff, and was joined by Funeral Director Shantell Sylve in bringing a “Spring Into Self-Care” basket to an overnight nurse with Foundations Hospice.

“Spring Into Self-Care” is the NOLA team’s current focus for hospice workers, coroner’s office employees, and other caregivers. We know winter is their busiest season, just as it is ours, so we hope this helps them to recharge and refresh as spring warms the city.

03/18/2024

Neptune New Orleans Funeral Director Shantell Sylve delivered Easter cheer to the chaplains at Baton Rouge General Hospital and Our Lady of the Lake Ascension Community Hospital.

01/15/2024

Laissez les bons temps rouler! Neptune New Orleans Funeral Director Kelly Porte held an informational luncheon for the staff at Compassus Hospice, and also sent some cheer to Metairie Healthcare and the spiritual team at Ochsner Medical Center.

08/08/2023

Neptune New Orleans Funeral Directors Kelly Porte and Shantell Sylve visited the Spiritual Care and Chaplain team at Ochsner, the state's largest hospital, to welcome the new chaplain with a basket of goodies and introduce themselves after the last chaplain retired.

07/26/2023

Neptune New Orleans Office Coordinator Glenn Mehrtens and Funeral Director Kelly Porte visited our friends at the Jefferson Parish Coroner’s Office with thank-you gifts for their dedication in serving the community.

06/29/2023

Kelly Porte and Shantell Sylve, funeral directors for Neptune New Orleans, brought treats for the staffers at St. Joseph Hospice Carpenter House and the Orleans Parish Coroner. We appreciate all you do!

05/22/2023

Neptune New Orleans team Shantell Sylve, Kelly Porte, and Ren Mayeaux brought a get-well gift to the chaplain at Ochsner Jefferson Hospital, the biggest hospital in the area. She had spinal surgery and we are missing the heck out of her!

05/22/2023

Shantell Sylve and Kelly Porte, funeral directors at Neptune New Orleans, sending out cheer to the nurses at St. Anthony;s Nursing Home for !

05/12/2023

Helping those in need: Neptune New Orleans Service Manager Ren Mayeaux and her team prepare donations for , the annual US Postal Service food drive.