Lexington Cemetery Management

Daniel R. Scalf, President and General Manager

With 27 years of experience as assistant general manager of The Lexington Cemetery, Daniel Scalf was named general manager on April 1, 1997 and president April, 1998. Mr. Scalf began his career at The Lexington Cemetery in 1965 as a part-time groundsman while attending the University of Kentucky where he obtained a bachelor's degree in education. Prior to his appointment to the assistant general manager position, Mr. Scalf taught chemistry and biology at the Millersburg Military Institute for two years. He is only the fifth general manager in the history of the second largest cemetery in the Commonwealth of Kentucky.

Mr. Scalf is active in industry associations. He is a past president of the Southern Cemetery Cremation and Funeral Association, a 16-state regional cemetery organization. He is also a past president of the Kentucky Cemetery Association where he currently serves as a board member. He is active in the International Cemetery and Funeral Association. Beyond the many responsibilities at the Cemetery and cemetery associations, Mr. Scalf has been an educational speaker at various conventions and other seminars. He is a member of the Salvation Army Advisory Board. He is a member of Immanuel Baptist Church.

Mark Durbin, Assistant General Manager

Mark Durbin was promoted to assistant general manager on April 1, 1997 after 24 years at The Lexington Cemetery. Prior to this promotion, Mr. Durbin served as the accounting and computer systems administrator from 1983-1997 after obtaining a bachelor's degree in business administration from the University of Kentucky in 1984. Mr. Durbin began his career at The Lexington Cemetery in 1973 as a part-time groundsman.

Mr. Durbin was appointed to the Cremation Association of North America board of directors for a three-year term that began September, 1999. As a member of the board of directors, he assumed the position of chairperson of publications. He currently serves as chairman for the public relations and marketing committees.

Additionally, Mr. Durbin is a graduate of the International Cemetery and Funeral Association University, Memphis, TN. He is a CANA Certified Crematory Manager and Operator which required 180 hours to complete.

With strong family ties to The Lexington Cemetery, Mr. Durbin is the second generation on his father's and the third generation on his mother's side of the family to be employed at The Lexington Cemetery. He and his family are members of Pax Christi Catholic Church.