Family Service Representatives

At Michigan Memorial Park, we hire only mature, caring counselors who put the needs of grieving families first. They are all dedicated to making the process of choosing a final resting place for your loved ones or yourself a smooth and professional process.  Contact any of our counselors at 734-782-2473.

Joe Fugedi

HOMETOWN: Northville
# OF YEARS AS A SALES COUNSELOR AT MMP: 41 years
WHAT I LIKE ABOUT WORKING AT MMP: I like the people I work with and opportunity to help people in a positive way.  In the years that I've been here, Michigan Memorial has always strived to improve and expand its service and that makes a wonderful environment to work in.

Dan Rice

HOMETOWN: Taylor
# OF YEARS AS A SALES COUNSELOR AT MMP: 30 years
WHAT I LIKE ABOUT WORKING AT MMP: The opportunity to guide families in making decisions that effect their entire family and building relationships that last for years.

Herb Evans

HOMETOWN: Flat Rock
# OF YEARS AS A SALES COUNSELOR AT MMP: 30 years
WHAT I LIKE ABOUT WORKING AT MMP: All of the relationships that I've enjoyed with the families I've met and worked with here along with my Michigan Memorial family.  It's been a great and rewarding time so far.  I'm looking forward to many more years to come.

Sharon K. Heady

HOMETOWN: Originally: Cumberland, MD, Currently: Brownstown, MI
# OF YEARS AS A SALES COUNSELOR AT MMP: 12 years
WHAT I LIKE ABOUT WORKING AT MMP: It is gratifying to be of service to families.  Encouraging them to pre-plan and witnessing them benefiting from it is a very good feeling.

Debbie Rice

HOMETOWN: Born and raised in Romulus and now living in Taylor

# OF YEARS AS A SALES COUNSELOR AT MMP: 9 years

WHAT I LIKE ABOUT WORKING AT MMP: I enjoy working with families and showing them all their options.  It is important that each person decides what is best for them.

Email: rice2dj@comcast.net

Jack Catton

HOMETOWN: Taylor

# OF YEARS AS A SALES COUNSELOR AT MMP: 8 (Including a 10 year hiatus)

WHAT I LIKE ABOUT WORKING AT MMP: The chance to be a "calming" force in the midst of a families difficult time; gaining their confidence and respect not only for MMP but also myself and in many times a continuing friendship.

Rick Thompson

HOMETOWN: Taylor
# OF YEARS AS A SALES COUNSELOR AT MMP: 7
WHAT I LIKE ABOUT WORKING AT MMP: The people. Whether it’s the staff or our families, they enrich the experience of being part of the Michigan Memorial family.

Masonic Affiliations: Golden Ark #595 F&AM (Past Master)

Sunlight Chapter #189 RAM

Larry Piiparinen

HOMETOWN: Lincoln Park
# OF YEARS AS A SALES COUNSELOR AT MMP: 6
WHAT I LIKE ABOUT WORKING AT MMP: As a Pre-need director at Michigan Memorial Park my goal is to support and serve families by educating them about all the benefits of pre-panning.  It is so important for them to know they are dealing with someone they can really trust and

help guide them through this sensitive process based on their wishes and concerns.  I receive personal fulfillment in knowing that I have helped so many and have enabled them to live thier lives to the fullest without worrying about leaving any emotional and financial burdens for thier loved ones.

CHURCH: Faith Christian Assembly in Melvindale Michigan

Cindy Stevens

HOMETOWN: Raised in Taylor, now living in Flat Rock.

# OF YEARS AS A SALES COUNSELOR AT MMP: 5

WHAT I LIKE ABOUT WORKING AT MMP: For me it's all about the families!  I have shared all types of emotions with my families from tears to happy memories.  Very few careers give the opportunity to help guide families through such important decisions.  It's about being someone people can trust and I take this responsibility very serious.

Patti Leaman

HOMETOWN: Southgate

# OF YEARS AS A SALES COUNSELOR AT MMP: 4

WHAT I LIKE ABOUT WORKING AT MMP: I love working here at MMP because I feel I can make a difference in peoples lives.  It is a very rewarding and gratifying job, knowing you are helping families through difficult times.  When you get a big hug from a family member thanking you for all of your help and guidance, that means a lot to me.  That is why I'm honored to be part of the Michigan Memorial Park family.

Amy Bettinger

HOMETOWN: Taylor

# OF YEARS AS A SALES COUNSELOR AT MMP: 1.5

WHAT I LIKE ABOUT WORKING AT MMP:At Michigan Memorial Park, I get the opportunity to meet families everyday.  It is very rewarding to be able to sit down with these families and guide them in sometimes difficult decisions.