Funeral Directors Life Names Alex Farnstrom as Market Center Manager

ABILENE, TX — Funeral Directors Life is proud to announce Alex Farnstrom as Market Center Manager for the Western region. Alex will serve funeral homes on the West Coast, along with Arizona, Idaho, Nevada, Utah, and Wyoming.

“We are very excited to add Alex to our Sales Management Team,” said Kris Seale, President and CEO of Funeral Directors Life. “Alex has more than 30 years of experience in the funeral profession and knows what it means to own and operate a funeral home. He’ll be of great service to our clients in the West.”

For more than 25 years, Alex owned and operated Farnstrom Mortuaries in Oregon. He led his business to
become one of the premier funeral homes in his area, serving more than 1,200 families a year across five
locations. This hands-on experience will allow Alex to help funeral homes achieve unprecedented success.

“Alex has a deep understanding of the funeral profession and will be a tremendous asset to our partners,” said Eric Espinosa, Director of Sales Development for Funeral Directors Life. “His insights into what makes a great partner will help us continue to elevate our service and support.”

Alex holds a degree in Funeral Service Education Science along with funeral director and embalmer licenses in California, Kansas, Oregon, and Texas.

“I look forward to meeting with funeral professionals, learning about their aspirations, and helping them achieve their goals,” Alex said. “I hope to utilize my years of experience as an owner and executive to be an extension of their business. I have no doubts this is going to be a wonderful experience!”

About Funeral Directors Life

Funeral Directors Life is focused on being the best, most-respected provider of service to the funeral profession with preneed funeral solutions, financial services, and technology offerings. We help our clients improve their businesses and grow their profitability through our full-service solutions. Your business requires more than preneed solutions – that’s why we’re more than a preneed company. For more information about Funeral Directors Life, visit us online at www.fdl.co.

Rollings Funeral Service Welcomes New Southeastern Regional Manager

Peachtree City, GA – Rollings Funeral Service is excited to announce Jason Greer as the new Regional Manager for their Southeastern Region. In this role, Greer will oversee operations across North Carolina, Tennessee, South Carolina, and Virginia.

With nearly four decades in funeral service, Greer brings his expertise and passion for helping others. His career began in 1986 at Baldwin Fairchild Funeral Home in Orlando, FL, afterwards attending Gupton Jones College of Mortuary Science. He later founded West Georgia Crematory before joining Rollings Funeral Service in 2004, where he has held multiple leadership roles.

Guided by the philosophy “Ut Prosim” (That I May Serve), Greer is dedicated to helping families navigate life’s difficult moments and empowering funeral homes with innovative solutions. His leadership will be instrumental as Rollings continues its growth through new partnerships, ensuring family-owned firms can protect their legacies while benefiting from the support of a privately owned company.

“Rollings Funeral Service is growing with a singular focus—helping family-owned funeral homes preserve their heritage while providing exceptional care to the families they serve,” said Greer.

For more information about Rollings Funeral Service and its commitment to supporting family-owned funeral homes, visit rollingsfuneralservice.com.

About Rollings Funeral Service

Rollings Funeral Service is one of the largest private funeral home operators in the country, dedicated to preserving the legacy of family-owned firms while enhancing their ability to serve their communities. With a strong commitment to compassionate care and operational excellence, Rollings continues to expand through strategic partnerships, providing owners with peace of mind and a seamless transition.

Express Funeral Funding Promotes Adam Setty to Client Operations Manager & Welcomes Rachel Schmelz as Customer Service Manager

JEFFERSONVILLE, IN – Release 9/23/24 – Express Funeral Funding (EFF), the the nation’s largest privately held, FASTEST and EASIEST at-need insurance assignment funding company is pleased to announce the promotion of Adam Setty from customer service manager to client operations manager and welcome Rachel Schmelz as customer service manager. 

Setty, an 18-year EFF veteran brings a wealth of knowledge and years of claims operation experience to this new role. As client operations manager Setty will oversee EFF’s core business relationships and ensure these customers receive the support and priority-attention needed to receive the ultimate funding experience, only EFF can provide. 

“Adam was one of the first employees we hired at EFF,” said Michael Wilson, co-founder and vp of operations. “He knows exactly what our customers’ needs are and I’m confident his leadership and invaluable skillset will provide an even greater experience for the funeral homes and cemeteries we serve nationwide.”

EFF is also pleased to welcome Rachel Schmelz as customer service manager, assuming Setty’s previous role.

Schmelz comes to EFF with over a decade of experience in business development management for engineering and law firms and possesses a background as a paralegal.

“With the addition of Rachel, we can now expand and further develop tailored processes and services to best serve our customers wants and needs,” said Adam Setty. “I am proud to have served our clients for nearly two decades and look forward to starting this new position and deepening my connections with our clients, who I truly consider family. 

EFF boasts a top rated customer service and USA-based concierge team dedicated to providing the ultimate funding experience. To reach Adam or Rachel directly contact; adam@expff.com, rachel.schmelz@expff.com or text 415.949.CHAT (2428) on your mobile device. 

Express Funeral Funding has been providing funeral homes and cemeteries nationwide the ultimate funding experience since 2002. EFF eliminates the challenges of working with insurance companies by limiting administration, providing immediate payment, and advancing complete policy funds. For more information on Express Funeral Funding, please visit www.expressfuneralfunding.com, email contact@expff.com or call 812.949.9011.