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  "description": "Park Lawn Corporation is a North American death care provider that owns and operates funeral homes, crematoria, and cemeteries. Founded in the late 19th century as a local cemetery operator, it modernized through aggressive consolidation to become one of the largest players in the industry. It was recently transitioned from a public entity to a private company following a major acquisition in 2024.",
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      "name": "Carriage Services, Inc."
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    "founded": "1892 (Original Park Lawn Cemetery)",
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    "core_products": "Funeral services, cremation, burial plots, and memorialization products.",
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