Our Staff

Christopher Morgan

Owner, Licensed Embalmer, Funeral Director and Crematory Manager

Christopher Morgan was born in Sacramento and raised in the apartment above the North Sacramento Funeral Home.  He graduated from the San Francisco College of Mortuary Science in June of 1997 and is a licensed Embalmer, Funeral Director and Crematory Manager.  Christopher also has his insurance license which allows him to assist families making pre-need arrangements.  Since his father’s passing and his mother’s retirement, he continues to oversee the daily operations of the funeral home.  

Email: chris@nsfhinc.com

Rita Morgan

Owner, Funeral Director

Rita Morgan retired in 2014 after being a crucial component of the daily operations of North Sacramento Funeral Home for nearly 40 years.  Although she occasionally stops by to visit, she spends most of her time relaxing, lunching with friends and doting on her 3 four-legged grandsons.    

Sarah Wood

Management, Funeral Director and Crematory Manager

Sarah Wood joined the North Sacramento Funeral Home staff in 2009.  With a background in law, she set about learning all aspects of the business under the guidance of Christopher Morgan.  Today she is a crucial component in the co-management of the business with Christopher Morgan including the daily administration and plans for future expansion. 

Email: sarah@nsfhinc.com

Dennis Newgard

Licensed Funeral Director and Embalmer

Dennis Newgard joined the staff at North Sacramento Funeral Home in February 2017 and brings over 13 years of experience as a Licensed Funeral Director and Embalmer.  His easy going nature and extensive experience coordinating services reassures families that he will take care of all details both crucial and small. 

Email: dennis@nsfhinc.com

Shanda Walker

Licensed Funeral Director and Embalmer

Shanda Walker is a licensed Funeral Director and Embalmer who re-joined the staff at North Sacramento Funeral Home in 2018.  She is highly regarded for her compassionate manner by the families she assists with funeral arrangements. She is also an experienced embalmer with a keen eye for details that make all of the difference to her families.

Email: shanda@nsfhinc.com

Deborah Brandt

Arrangement Counselor

Deborah Brandt joined the administrative staff at the North Sacramento Funeral Home in 2014 and provides assistance to families as an Arrangement Counselor.  Deborah’s warm and caring nature provide lasting comfort to family members under her care. 

Email: deborah@nsfhinc.com

Pamela Mee

Administrative, Arrangement Counselor

Pamela “Pam” Mee joined the administrative staff at the North Sacramento Funeral Home in 2010 and provides assistance to families as an Arrangement Counselor as well as completing and filing death certificates.  Her background in medical transcription and pre-nursing allows her to communicate efficiently with doctors and medical staff concerning causation for death certificates. 

Email: pam@nsfhinc.com

Monica Morgan

Administrative Assistant

Monica Morgan joined the North Sacramento Funeral Home staff in 2016 as an Administrative Assistant.  She is instrumental to the office with her skilled assistance completing death certificates.  Families find her very personable and a good source of information regarding the required paperwork.

Email: monica@nsfhinc.com

Frank Lopez, Sr.

Certified Crematory Operator

Frank Lopez, Sr. has worked at the North Sacramento Funeral Home for over 17 years as a Certified Crematory Operator.  Frank’s skills are imperative to the smooth operation of the crematory and he has a keen sense of crematory protocol as he worked under the guidance of Henry Morgan for many years.  Frank is bilingual and provides translation for Spanish speaking families.

Kevin Otter

Certified Crematory Operator

Kevin Otter has worked at the North Sacramento Funeral Home as a Certified Crematory Operator since 2009.  His meticulous attention to detail and vast skill set make him a key component in the operation of the crematory and the maintenance of the Funeral Home and onsite Crematory.