Dignity Memorial
Dr. Rick Ward-Harder is an experienced professional in the fields of funeral services and ministry, currently serving as the Life Celebration / Life Tribute Program Director at Dignity Memorial Funeral Homes since November 2019. In this role, Rick leads a program that has expanded significantly since their arrival. Alongside being a Certified Celebrant, Rick has a long-standing ministry with The Progressive Episcopal Church and has held multiple senior leadership positions, including Director of Student Life for the State of Arkansas, where Rick implemented programs focused on student advocacy and crisis management. Additional roles include administrative and operational leadership in various funeral homes and healthcare settings, with a strong background in compliance and community relations. Rick holds multiple academic degrees, including a Doctorate of Ministry and a Masters of Theology, underscoring a commitment to both professional development and pastoral care.
Dignity Memorial
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As North America’s largest provider of funeral, cremation and cemetery services, the Dignity Memorial® network is the name families turn to for compassionate and professional final arrangements. Dignity Memorial providers care for more than 300,000 families each year and understand the importance of thoughtful, personalized arrangements. Offered through a network of more than 2,000 funeral, cremation and cemetery providers in the United States and Canada, the Dignity Memorial brand is your assurance of quality, value, caring service and exceptional customer satisfaction. We believe creating meaningful ways to pay tribute to a loved one begins with compassion and is shaped by the understanding that each life is truly unique. For us, there is no greater responsibility than honoring and preserving the story of one’s life.