St. Peter Chapels proudly represented the Philippines once again on the global stage at the 2025 National Funeral Directors Association (NFDA) International Convention and Expo, held in Chicago, USA, from October 26 to 29, 2025.
St. Peter Group leaders — Artemio Vitangcol III, President & CEO of St. Peter Chapels; and Jonathan Vitangcol, President & CEO of St. Peter Life Plan, Inc. — join the entire St. Peter delegation during the 2025 NFDA International Convention and Expo in Chicago, USA.
The gathering marked another milestone as St. Peter received the NFDA Pursuit of Excellence Award for the 14th consecutive year, recognizing its continued commitment to service excellence and innovation in memorial care.
This annual event is recognized as one of the world’s most significant gatherings for funeral service professionals, offering a vital platform for learning, networking, and collaboration among leading practitioners and organizations from across the globe.
This year, 99 St. Peter delegates attended the convention, engaging in discussions and workshops on innovative approaches and global best practices in memorial care and service management. Their active participation through the years has remained part of St. Peter’s continuing mission to raise industry standards and ensure compassionate, professional service for every Filipino.
Adding to this milestone, St. Peter Chapels was also once again recognized with the esteemed NFDA Pursuit of Excellence Award — marking its 14th consecutive year of achieving this international distinction. The award honors funeral homes that demonstrate consistently high levels of service, operational excellence, and community involvement, placing St. Peter among the world’s leading providers of memorial services.
Francis Myl Bautista, President & CEO of Casket Corporation; Artemio Vitangcol III, President & CEO of St. Peter Chapels; and Jonathan Vitangcol, President & CEO of St. Peter Life Plan, Inc., share a moment with Christopher Robinson, President of the National Funeral Directors Association (NFDA) Board of Directors, during the 2025 NFDA International Convention and Expo in Chicago, USA.
The event marked St. Peter’s 14th consecutive recognition with the NFDA Pursuit of Excellence Award.
“This year’s recognition celebrates and honors St. Peter’s dedication to serving Filipinos with empathy, integrity, and love that endures beyond life,” said Artemio Vitangcol III, President and CEO of St. Peter Chapels. “Through our continued participation in the NFDA Convention, we remain inspired to innovate and elevate the standards of memorial care in the Philippines.”
With this latest achievement, St. Peter stands firm in its role as the premiere pioneer in the Philippine DeathCare industry, continuously striving to enhance the quality of its services and to bring home global insights that help strengthen the dignity, professionalism, and compassion that define the St. Peter brand.
