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Newark Board of Education Approves $700K Contract with Whigham Funeral Home for Student Hospitality Training.

Sep 01, 2026•4 days ago

Contract Type

contract

NewarkNon Profit

Description

The Newark Board of Education has unanimously approved a $700,000 contract with funeral director Carolyn Whigham to provide training for students in hotel and food-service business leadership. Concerns have been raised about Whigham's qualifications for such a program.

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Company

Whigham Funeral Home

Location

Newark, New Jersey, United States

About

Whigham Funeral Home is a local funeral service provider known for handling arrangements for several high-profile figures. The company is located in the Central Ward of Newark and offers a variety of services to the community. The founder, Carolyn Whigham, has established a reputation for trust and influence in the industry. While primarily a funeral service, the company is now venturing into educational programs.

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