Our Staff
Our staff is comprised of dedicated and licensed professionals with the experience to answer all your questions regarding our services. Please feel free to contact any of our staff members at any time.
Leonard J. Dunn
Founder / Consultant / Funeral Director & Embalmer
Leonard grew up in the 9th Ward district of New Orleans and has also lived in Chalmette, where he graduated from Chalmette High School, and lived in Arabi before his move to the Northshore and Covington, in May of 2005. Leonard is a graduate of the Commonwealth College of Mortuary Science in Houston, Texas, where he continues to hold his license as a funeral director & embalmer. He is married to Chris-Ann and has one son, Randy, one daughter, Kelly, two grandchildren, Valentina and Rafael, as well as three stepsons Bruce, John and Travis. During his spare time, Leonard enjoys the outdoors, especially duck hunting and is an active member of the Delta Waterfowl Foundation.
Rusty Rougeau
General Manager / Funeral Director & Embalmer / Cremationist
Rusty Rougeou, a native of Westlake, Louisiana, brings over 39 years of professional experience as a licensed Funeral Director and Embalmer. Rusty attended McNeese State University and is a graduate of Westlake High School, Central Texas College, Commonwealth College of Funeral Service and the 96th Basic Regional Law Enforcement Academy. Rusty and his wife Denise have 2 Son’s and 2 Grandchildren after residing in Westlake, La. He is a member of St. John Bosco Catholic Church where he is a Past ACTS Charter Board Member, former CCD Teacher, Past Grand Knight of Knights of Columbus and a 4th Degree Knight. Rusty served 3 years in the United States Army, is Past King and a member of Krewe du Grande Bois, Past Commander of Son’s of the American Legion, past member of the Lake Charles Diocese ACTS Mission Chapter, supporter of Boy Scouts and served as a Deputy with the Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office for over 11 years. In his spare time, Rusty enjoys serving others, family and friends and his dogs Maggie and Jolie.
Jack Elder
Assistant Manager / Funeral Director & Embalmer / Certified Cremation Operator (CCO)
Jack was born and raised in Algiers, later moving to San Carlos and San Jose in California where he attended and graduated from San Francisco College of Mortuary Science. He spent many years working as a funeral director and embalmer in California before moving back to Mandeville. Jack is an active member of Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church and Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Latin Mass Community of the Northshore. He is married to Ramona Bivens Elder and has two stepsons, Japheth and John, and one canine pup, Ladybrooke Elder. In his spare time, Jack enjoys calligraphy and playing guitar.
Crystal Griffin
Funeral Director & Embalmer / Cremationist
Crystal was born in Marrero and lived in Jefferson Parish for her first 15 years before moving and becoming a resident in St. Tammany Parish. She graduated from North Shore Technical Community College in 2018 with the distinct honors of “Magnum Cum Laude” with an Associates in General Studies. Crystal also awarded the Silky Sullivan Scholarship award, while attending Northshore Tech. She sought her dual license (Funeral Director/Embalmer) in funeral services, at Delgado Community College in New Orleans and was a graduate of Spring 2022, and became a Licensee in 2023. In addition, she is also pursuing her Bachelor’s in Criminal Justice at Southeastern University in Hammond, LA. Crystal was an Honors student at Delgado Community and member of Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society. She was a Board Member and Softball Coach at Bush Recreational in Bush, LA, from 2018-2020, as well as interned at St. Tammany Coroner’s Office in LaCombe, LA. Crystal has two daughters, Braylinn and Kyrie, and a son, Brayden.
Krysten Hebert
Funeral Director Intern / Cremationist
Krys was born and raised on the Westbank before eventually moving in 2008 to the Tangipahoa and St. Tammany areas. She graduated from Hammond High Magnet School, a year earlier than expected, as Cum Laude in May of 2017. Krys also graduated as 1:52 Chancellor's Honors students at Delgado Community College in May of 2023. She is a member of the Phi Theta Kappa Honors Society and volunteers with the Coalition to Restore Coastal Louisiana. Krys is a fan of the arts, enjoys spending time in nature, cooking and playing with her kittens.
Holden Redman
Removal Technician / Funeral Home Assistant
Holden is a native of New Orleans and former resident of the Abita Springs and Chalmette areas and has resided in Covington since 2016. He is pursuing a higher education by working towards getting his GED, as well as a retort operator license. Holden specializes in removal transportation along with other sectors of the funeral home whilst also caring for his mother full time. He is compassionate and always willing to lend a helping hand. Holden enjoys listening to music, caring for animals, is a fan of the arts and often serves his signature dishes to his coworkers.
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