Our Staff

Christopher Morgan

Owner, Embalmer, Funeral Director, Crematory Manager, Insurance Agent

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.  

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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 over 40 years.  Although she occasionally stops by to visit, she spends most of her time relaxing, reading, lunching with friends and doting on her dogs.  Many families that she assisted remember her fondly and often recall the warm and caring assistance that she provided them during their time of loss.     

Sarah Wood

Director of Human Resources, Funeral Director, Crematory Manager, Insurance Agent

Sarah Wood joined the North Sacramento Funeral Home staff in 2009.  She is a licensed Funeral Director and Crematory Manager.  Sarah is a crucial component in the co-management of the business with Christopher Morgan including daily administration and future expansion.  She also has an insurance license so she can assist families wanting to pay in advance for future services.  

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Shanda Walker

Funeral Director, Embalmer, Insurance Agent

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. She is an experienced embalmer with a keen eye for details that make all of the difference to her families.  Shanda also has her insurance license so she can assist families making pre-need arrangements.

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John Johnson, Jr.

Funeral Director, Embalmer

John is a consummate professional and a rising star within the funeral industry.  He has proven himself to be a skilled embalmer and funeral director through his interactions with families that he serves.  John has an innate sense of how to best guide families through the difficult process of losing a loved one.  

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Porfirio Cisneros

Funeral Director

Porfirio, who also goes by "Porfi", is a skilled Funeral Director with many years of experience serving families.  He is very knowledgeable regarding the details and requirements associated with transporting a family's loved one domestically or internationally.  Porfi is bilingual and can provide assistance to Spanish speaking families.    

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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.

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Melody Alvarez

Administrative Assistant

Melody provides invaluable assistance in the office and is well versed in the timely completion of death certificates.  Her assistance allows us to better serve families needing cremation services as soon as possible.  

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Frank Lopez, Sr.

Certified Crematory Operator

Frank Lopez, Sr. has worked at the North Sacramento Funeral Home for over 20 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.

Nicholas New

Certified Crematory Operator

Nicholas, also known as "Nick", came to North Sacramento Funeral Home with a proven track record for hard work and dedication to the task at hand.  He has become vital to the smooth operation and management of the on-site crematory.  He is quick to assist his co-workers and very receptive to the needs of the families that we serve.  

Frank Tate III

Mortuary Driver

Frank joined the North Sacramento Funeral Home staff  with many years of experience in mortuary transport.  His professionalism and calm demeanor provide great comfort to families who have experienced the loss of a loved one.