In 2018, Cole Houghton acquired Tate Mortuary from the Tate family, marking a seamless transition rooted in deep personal history. Having begun his career with the Tate’s at just 12 years old, Cole absorbed their exemplary professionalism and dedication, enabling him to uphold, and elevate the exceptional level of care and service that families have long associated with Tate Mortuary. Upon taking ownership, Cole introduced the company's first onsite crematory, expanding options for those served. He also played a pivotal role in amending Utah state law to permit alkaline hydrolysis, making Tate Mortuary the sole facility in the state to offer this environmentally friendly alternative. While honoring its heritage as a full-service traditional funeral home, Tate Mortuary under Cole's leadership embraces innovation, incorporating cutting edge technology and state-of-the-art facilities and equipment to meet the evolving needs of modern families.