Southern California cremation provider Opal Cremation is a finalist for the 2026 BBB Torch Awards for Ethics, capping a year of recognitions for ethics, innovation, and customer service across the region.
COSTA MESA, Calif., Sept. 15, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Southern California cremation provider will be recognized at the Orange County & Inland Empire ceremony after a year of honors for ethics, innovation, and customer service
Opal Cremation, a Southern California provider of direct cremation and personalized memorial services, has been named a 2026 finalist for the BBB Torch Awards for Ethics. The awards, presented by BBB Serving the Pacific Southwest, recognize businesses that demonstrate integrity, trust, and ethical leadership in their relationships with customers, employees, and their communities.
Opal Cremation will be recognized at the Orange County & Inland Empire Torch Awards for Ethics ceremony on Thursday, October 29, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. at the Hilton Irvine – Crystal Ballroom, 18800 MacArthur Blvd., Irvine, CA 92612.
Recognition for Ethical Business Practices
The BBB Torch Awards for Ethics are not based on sales performance or growth metrics. They are awarded to organizations that demonstrate a sustained, verifiable commitment to ethical business practices, including honest advertising, transparent pricing, and fair treatment of customers and employees. For a company operating in an industry where families are often making decisions during moments of grief and vulnerability, that standard carries particular weight.
For Opal Cremation, the recognition reflects a broader philosophy: that trust, not just service, is the foundation of the work the company does with families across Southern California.
Leadership Perspective
"Being named a finalist for the BBB Torch Awards for Ethics means more to us than any other recognition we could receive," said Troy Centazzo, Founder and CEO of Opal Cremation. "This industry deals with families at their most vulnerable, and honesty and transparency aren't optional — they're the whole job. That's the standard we hold ourselves to every single day, award or no award."
Additional 2026 Recognition
The Torch Awards nomination adds to a year of broader recognition for Opal Cremation. The company also received the Corporate LiveWire Award for Innovation and Excellence, honoring its forward-thinking approach to modernizing the cremation industry, as well as a BizRate Award for outstanding customer satisfaction based on real customer feedback. These recognitions follow a 2024 Quality Business Award for maintaining a quality rating above 95%.
Opal Cremation currently holds a 4.9-star rating on Google and a 4.7-star rating on Yelp, as of September, 2026.
About Opal Cremation
Opal Cremation provides cremation and personalized aftercare services to families throughout Los Angeles, Orange County, and San Diego. In addition to direct cremation, the company offers a range of personalized memorial options, including memorial diamonds, parting stones, and sea scattering services, helping families honor their loved ones in meaningful ways.
For more information, visit opalcremation.com or contact 888-619-9264.
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