Eternal Crematory, one of the pioneers of columbarium development and cremation services in the Philippines, marked a significant milestone with the blessing of the new St. John the Evangelist Columbarium in Eternal Gardens Dagupan City. The event was held on March 20, 2024.
The ceremony commenced with a Thanksgiving Mass led by Lingayen-Dagupan Archbishop Socrates B. Villegas, D.D., invoking blessings upon the columbarium.
Among the dignitaries present were ALC Group Chairman D. Edgard A. Cabangon, Eternal Crematory EVP and General Manager Numeriano B. Rodrin, Directors Jose Antonio V. Rivera and Marvin C. Timbol, Operations Executive Dannica Nicole A. Cabangon, Vice President for Engineering & Project Development Engr. NiƱo S. Sayco, and Dagupan Branch Manager Victoria P. Cayabyab. Eternal Plans’ Vice Chairman D. Antoinette C. Cabangon-Jacinto and SAVP Corporate Affairs Jumer Lecetivo were also in attendance.
The St. John the Evangelist Columbarium is designed to offer an economical alternative to traditional interment, with each crypt accommodating up to two urns. Featuring over 1,000 new crypts, the columbarium provides a dignified resting place for departed loved ones.
Eternal Crematory, founded in 1995 by the late Ambassador Antonio L. Cabangon Chua, has been at the forefront of providing cremation services in the Philippines. It belongs to the ALC Group of Companies, alongside Eternal Gardens, Eternal Chapels, and Eternal Plans, Inc., under the leadership of Chairman D. Edgard A. Cabangon.
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