Legacy, Compassion & Community: The Business of Life After Loss

On this episode of The Middle Ground, host Tom Letizia sits down with Celena DiLullo, President of Palm Mortuaries & Cemeteries, one of Southern Nevada’s most respected institutions. As Palm approaches its 100th anniversary, Celena shares how the organization is evolving to meet the emotional, cultural, and practical needs of today’s families.They discuss the newly announced Skyview Chapel Mausoleum and Celebration of Life Event Center, the importance of pre-planning, and why funeral services are shifting toward personalization and legacy-building. Celena also shares Palm’s role in community outreach, including Día de los Muertos and the launch of Nevada’s first Funeral Services degree program at CSN.It’s a compelling look into a rarely discussed industry that touches every life—with dignity, heart, and purpose.