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 770-419-1818 or email your resume to: careers (@) cssouth.com.

Chris Nuzum, CFSP

President

Funeral Director & Embalmer

David Greiner

General Manager

Funeral Director & Embalmer

Glenn Telfer,

Location Manager - Stockbridge, GA

Funeral Director & Embalmer

Leslianne Hammond,

Location Manager - Off Site Crematory

Funeral Director & Embalmer

Tony Papel

Funeral Director & Embalmer

David Kirkland,

Director of Community Affairs

Gary Henninger

Director of Advanced Planning

Jessica Martin,

Funeral Director & Embalmer

Monica Moton,

Funeral Director & Embalmer

Sherry Nuzum,

Business Office

Joanne Langone,

Director of Member Services

Megan Benedetto,

Funeral Director's Apprentice

Lucy Saucedo,

Funeral Representative

Hector Saucedo,

Funeral Representative

Jason Shepherd,

Funeral Representative

Chris Nuzum, CFSP

President

Funeral Director & Embalmer

GA Licensed Insurance Agent

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. 

He says, "Funeral pricing should be fair and up-front without sales tactics.  Grandma should not have to return to work to pay for Grandpa's funeral and funeral homes should be fairly priced with extraordinary service.  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, 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

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 -

Off Site Crematory

Funeral Director & Embalmer

Certified Crematory Technician

Jessica Martin,

Funeral Director & Embalmer

Ms. Martin is a graduate of Gupton-Jones Funeral College and also holds a degree in Business.  She is originally from Athens, Georgia, grew up in Phoenix, Arizona and has traveled to Greece, Germany and Saudi Arabia.  She currently resides in Roswell, Georgia.

Prior to her career in funeral service, Ms. Martin, was an Executive Assistant to Fortune 500 Executives.  She joined the firm in 2006 as a Funeral Director and Embalmer.

When not engaged in her work, Ms. Martin enjoys spending time with her family, friends and traveling to new places.

Monica Moton,

Funeral Director & Embalmer

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Gary Henninger,

Funeral Representative

Certified Crematory Technician

Mr. Henninger has over 22 years of experience in funeral service and is a graduate from the Dallas Institute of Funeral Service in Dallas, Texas.  He is a Licensed Funeral Director and Embalmer in the State of Virginia, Illinois and Wisconsin and is preparing for his licensure in Georgia.  He is also is a Certified Crematory Technician.

Gary has been active in every community he has resided by volunteering with the Lions Club, Jaycees, Kiwanis and the State of Virginia Disaster Team.

Gary has three children, Amber, Carter and Bryce and enjoys sporting events, outdoor concerts and weekend travel.

Sherry Nuzum,

Business Office

Certified Crematory Technician

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's Apprentice

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 currently serving her apprenticeship to gain professional licensure as a Funeral Director and Embalmer in the State of Georgia.  Megan is also 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.