Jill Darby
Jill is a member of the Marketing Team and copywriter for Trigard Memorials and all affiliated Greenwood Inc. companies. She grew up in the funeral industry, as her family owned funeral homes in the Midwest. After graduating from Miami University, Ohio in 2003 with a Bachelor’s degree in Business, Jill worked in sales and customer relations for a global funeral product manufacturer. Her experience also includes merchandising, cemetery operations, and aftercare. Jill and her husband, Rich enjoy spending time with family, traveling, watching college basketball, and spoiling their 5 grandchildren.
Posted: November 1st, 2023
From the lustrous armor worn by the ancient Greeks to the coveted medals draped around the necks of Olympians, bronze has been held in high regard throughout the ages. In the early 1900s, its prominence […]
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Posted: August 30th, 2023
A cremation urn serves as a vessel to house and protect a loved one’s cremated remains. But for a family that has experienced a loss, its purpose extends far beyond mere functionality. The urn becomes […]
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Posted: May 3rd, 2023
Have you ever stopped to think about how much of our daily lives are consumed by visuals? From the billboards we see on our daily commute, to the product images we browse when shopping online, […]
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Posted: February 22nd, 2023
Not too long ago I visited a historic cemetery in Enochsburg, Indiana to find the burial plots of my great-great-grandparents as well as other family members who passed well before my time. I wasn’t expecting […]
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Posted: November 7th, 2022
I sometimes hear husbands say jokingly “if you locked your wife or your dog in the trunk of your car, which one would be happy to see you?”. While there is plenty of humor, there […]
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Posted: October 21st, 2022
The 2022 NFDA International Convention & Expo in Baltimore Maryland did not disappoint! From great conversations and refreshed displays to fun giveaways and a drawing, the Trigard Memorials booth was a happening place! We were […]
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Posted: October 3rd, 2022
When most people envision a temporary grave marker, a simple metal sign or a note card sandwiched between two pieces of acrylic comes to mind. There is no question that either option will adequately identify […]
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Posted: September 5th, 2022
Mesa Cemetery, located in Arizona’s Maricopa county, has been serving the community for over 125 years. The city-owned cemetery boasts beautiful grounds that are well cared for thanks to its dedicated staff. The decision was […]
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Posted: August 1st, 2022
As a leading manufacturer of bronze grave markers, Trigard Memorials makes it a priority to be an educational resource to industry professionals as well as consumers. This month, we are going to cover how to […]
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Posted: July 4th, 2022
It takes a very special person to work in the funeral industry. Whether you own, manage, or work in a business that offers grave markers for young children and infants, please know that this statement […]
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