HUNTERSVILLE – James Funeral Home has received a 2012 Pursuit of Excellence Award from the National Funeral Directors Association.

To receive the award, funeral homes must meet or exceed business standards in key areas of service – compliance with state and federal regulations, providing continuing education and staff development, be involved in their communities and engaging in promotion and advertising programs.

Only 164 firms from around the world received this recognition.

James Funeral Home is located at Exit 23 off Interstate 77 on Statesville Road.