Plan Ahead
Who We Are
Our staff of professionals has years of experience caring for families from all walks of life. Each comes to us because we are leaders in our profession, with dedication to service and professional integrity.
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When we sit down with a family, our shared goal is to create a fitting, memorable and affordable service for their loved one. We offer them a wide variety of services and products, as well as a wealth of creative ideas and suggestions. Together, we'll design a memorial or funeral service that suits their needs now, and in the future. Families who come to us know that years from now, they will have deep peace-of-mind because in coming to us, they've done their best to honor their loved one.
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Our History
Established in 1958, Ross C. Lane owned and operated Lane Funeral Home South Crest Chapel until 1986 when he retired due to his age, health and so he could travel and enjoy his farm. The staff of Lane Funeral Home South Crest Chapel has carried on the tradition of serving families in the same manner and respect that our business was originally built around. In July 1999, Lane Funeral Home South Crest Chapel completed a $400,000 remodeling project to upgrade our facilities for your convienence.
Lane Funeral Home South Crest Chapel is only associated with Lane Funeral Home Coulter Chapel and Williamson and Sons Funeral Home in the Chattanooga and North Georgia area.
Our Valued Staff
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Linda Clyne, CFSP, Managing PartnerLinda Clyne was born in Mount Clemens, and raised in Eastpointe. Linda is a third generation funeral director working in the funeral industry for over 40 years. Linda is actively involved in many charities as a member of the Eastpointe Rotary Club, serving as co-chair for the "Deck the Halls" Christmas Auction, Eastpointe Chamber of Commerce, the Downtown Development Authority as well as having served on the Board of Directors of Family Services of Macomb. She resides in Clinton Township with her husband David Fletcher of forty years and raised two daughters; Sara Fletcher of Clinton Township and Abby (Joseph) Moore and children Jackson and Alexandria of Saint Clair Shores.
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James D. Beckman, CFSP, DirectorJames D. Beckman was born in Detroit and resides in Saint Clair Shores with his wife Bernadette, and children; David, Theresa and Darlene. Jim attended Wayne State University receiving his Mortuary Science degree and has served in many capacities on the Board of Directors of the Eastpointe Rotary Club, East Detroit Schools and is an active member of St. Isaac Jogues Catholic Church.
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Darlene Miller, CFSP, DirectorDarlene L. Miller lives in Swartz Creek, Michigan. She is married to Bill and has four children; Eric (Theresa), Allison (Joshua), Adam and Emery. She received her Associate Degree from Mott Community College and a Bachelor Degree in Mortuary Science from Wayne State University. She is a fire fighter with Gaines Township Fire Department and a licensed Medical First Responder. Darlene is also the Site Safety Supervisor for the location, a member of NFDA, MFDA and head of OSHA training for all staff.
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Pamela Jankiewicz, Office ManagerPamela Jankiewicz was born in Detroit and resides in Grosse Pointe Woods. Pamela has an Associates Degree in General Business from Macomb Community College and is involved in many activities at her children's school, Grosse Pointe North High School. She is also quite active at St. Paul Ev. Lutheran Church and mother of Leigh (Glenn) Jankiewicz-Marden of Grand Rapids, Joshua and Jamie of Grosse Pointe Woods.
