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	Stockbridge, Georgia	(770) 692-1181

ATLANTA'S LEADING CREMATION AND MEMORIAL SERVICE PROVIDER SINCE 1994.

Our firm is managed by Licensed Funeral Directors and Embalmers and a professional support staff that are committed to serving your family with utmost professionalism. As we continue to grow the cremation society, we will continue to add additional staff members that meet the highest of standards. If you are interested in a career with us, please fax your resume to us at 678-391-5908 or email your resume to: careers @ cssouth.com.

Chris Nuzum, CFSP President Funeral Director & Embalmer	David Greiner General Manager Funeral Director & Embalmer	Leslianne Hammond, Asst. Location Manager - Marietta Funeral Director & Embalmer


Glenn Telfer, Location Manager - Stockbridge, GA Funeral Director & Embalmer	Tony Papel Location Manager - Alpharetta Affiliate Funeral Director & Embalmer	Megan Benedetto, Funeral Director & Embalmer


Monica Moton, Funeral Director & Embalmer	David Kirkland, Director of Community Affairs	Joanne Langone, Director of Member Services


Sherry Nuzum, Business Office Manager	Leah Costley, Office Administrator	Danielle Hines, Administrative Assistant
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Cynthia Anderson, Funeral Representative	Lucy Saucedo, Funeral Representative	Hector Saucedo, Funeral Representative



Chris Nuzum, CFSP President GA Funeral Director & Embalmer GA Licensed Insurance Agent SC Funeral Director & Embalmer Certified Crematory Technician	After the life changing experience of his Mother's death in 2001 and the unfair pricing of the firm that served his family, Mr. Nuzum entered the funeral business in November of 2002. He says, "Funeral pricing should be fair and up-front without sales tactics. A widow should not have to return to work to pay for her husband's funeral. Funeral homes should be fairly priced with extraordinary service and our firm will live up to this promise!" Mr. Nuzum joined the firm in 2002 as an owner and the managing partner of the firm. He previously served Chief Operating Officer of a national transportation company. Mr. Nuzum is originally from Greenville, South Carolina and has served an active role in politics in South Carolina, Tennessee, Indiana and Georgia. He is passionate about his community and remains active in the Barrett Greene HOA, serving as its Vice President 2005-2007; Associate Member of the Georgia Vietnam Veteran's Alliance and several other local community groups. In addition to his civic activities, Mr. Nuzum serves on the Board of Directors for six privately held companies, is a Honor Scholar and Funeral Science graduate from Ogeechee Technical College, a Georgia Licensed Funeral Director and Embalmer, a Georgia Licensed Insurance Agent, a South Carolina Licensed Funeral Director and Embalmer, member of the Disaster Mortuary Operations Response Team, (DMORT), Region 4, member of the National Funeral Director's Association, member of the Georgia Funeral Director's Association, member of the Cremation Association of North America, member of the Academy of Graduate Embalmers of Georgia, member of the Academy of Professional Funeral Service Practice and is recognized as a Certified Funeral Service Practitioner, CFSP. In fact, among the over 1940 licensed funeral directors in Georgia, only 40 have earned this designation. In his spare time, Mr. Nuzum enjoys riding his Harley and spending time with family and friends. Mr. Nuzum resides in Marietta, Georgia with his wife, Sherry.

David Greiner General Manager Funeral Director & Embalmer Certified Crematory Technician	Mr. Greiner joined the firm in 2007 as its General Manager. He graduated from Gupton-Jones Funeral College in 1988 and previously attended Jefferson State Jr. College in Birmingham, Alabama while working for Ridout’s Brown Service. Prior to joining the firm, he worked as a Funeral Director and Embalmer for Roswell Funeral Home in Roswell, Georgia and most recently H. M. Patterson & Son Funeral Home (Canton Hill) in Marietta. He brings over 26 years of progressive funeral experience to our firm, including multi-location management while working for Alderwoods in California. Mr. Greiner is a resident of Cobb County and enjoys aviation history.

Glenn Telfer, Location Manager - Stockbridge Funeral Director & Embalmer Certified Crematory Technician	Mr. Telfer joined the firm in 2007 after over 10 years of service with A. S. Turner and Sons in Decatur, Georgia and has been a licensed Funeral Director and Embalmer since 1992. He is a graduate of Gupton-Jones Funeral College, a member of the National Funeral Directors Association, member of the Academy of Graduate Embalmers of Georgia and brings over 20 years of experience to our firm. Glenn and his wife, Wendy, reside in McDonough, Georgia and have five children and two grandchildren. Glenn and Wendy are active in the community, their church and enjoy activities that involves their family. In his spare time, Glenn enjoys restoring vintage cars, riding his motorcycle and traveling.

Leslianne Hammond, Location Manager Funeral Director & Embalmer Certified Crematory Technician	Ms. Leslianne Hammond joined the firm in 2007 as a Funeral Director and Embalmer after working with McKoon Funeral Home in Newnan, Georgia. She was born in Indianapolis, Indiana and raised in Lenexa, Kansas where she attended the Shawnee Mission school district in Johnson County Kansas. She is a graduate of Kansas City Kansas Community College and holds an Associate Degree of Applied Science majoring in the mortuary science. Ms. Hammond has successfully completed the Dale Carnegie Course, is a member of the Newnan Jaycees. She is licensed as a Funeral Director and Embalmer in Georgia and Missouri and a Certified Crematory Technician. Leslianne resides in Roswell, Georgia. In her spare time, Leslianne enjoys driving her Mustang, cooking and spending time with family and friends.

Monica Moton, Funeral Director & Embalmer	Mrs. Moton is a 2000 graduate of Gupton-Jones Funeral College in Decatur, Georgia, a member of Theta Chapter of the Pi Sigma Eta Fraternity and also holds a BA in Biology from Wesleyan College in Macon. Mrs. Moton joined the firm in 2008 as a a Licensed Funeral Director and Embalmer after serving her apprenticeship with Hills Funeral Home in Greenville, Georgia. Monica is native of Greenville, Georgia and resides in College Park with her husband and two daughters, Lexi and Laura. She is an active member at The Body of Christ Church International in College Park, GA and enjoys spending time with her family and friends and attending church events. Mrs. Moton works out of our Stockbridge, Georgia facility.

Sherry Nuzum, Business Office Certified Crematory Technician	Mrs. Sherry Nuzum joined the firm in 2002 and is in charge of the accounting functions of the Society. Mrs. Nuzum has over 25 years of experience in accounting and business office management. She enjoys reading, traveling, socializing with friends and spending time with family including her grandson, Jarrett. She is known for organizing social activities, dinners and catching great performances at the Theater on the Square in Marietta. Sherry resides in Marietta with her husband, Chris.

Joanne Langone, Director of Member Services Licensed Insurance Agent Certified Crematory Technician	Ms. Joanne Langone joined the firm in 2006. She is a Georgia Licensed Life Insurance Agent and a Registered Nurse. She is in charge of Member Services and Pre-need Arrangements for the cremation society. Joanne and her husband, Mike reside in Marietta, Georgia and are the proud parents of three successful sons. She is active in medical missions to third world countries and has made three trips to Honduras, South America. Joanne and Mike are active members of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Marietta, Georgia.

David Kirkland, Director of Community Affairs Certified Crematory Technician	Mr. Kirkland joined the firm in 1999 after service with several Metro Atlanta Funeral Firms. He originally began his apprenticeship at Sandy Springs Chapel in Sandy Springs, Georgia and later Bellamy Funeral Home in Powder Springs where he eventually met his wife, Tara. Mr. Kirkland is Master Chef and once served under Gunter Seager while at the Ritz Carlton, Buckhead. He has hosted his own cooking show and catered the stars. Although, he loves the art of food, he is passionate about his service to families. In 2004, Mr. Kirkland was named an Expert Witness on the Tri-State Crematory Trial and represented the proper care of the deceased. Mr. Kirkland resides in Acworth, Georgia, has four children: daughters, Kayla and Patricia (twins) and two sons, Justin and Charlie.

Megan Benedetto, Funeral Director & Embalmer Certified Crematory Technician	Ms. Benedetto joined the firm in 2007 after graduating from Gupton-Jones Funeral College in 2006 where she was a member of Phi Sigma Eta fraternity. She is a Funeral Director and Embalmer in the State of Georgia, a Certified Crematory Technician and is responsible for the safe operation of crematory operations in Marietta, Georgia. Megan enjoys traveling and has traveled to England, France, Italy and throughout the continental United States. She also enjoys spending time with her family, nephews and friends.