Three Generations of Professional Care

By Jackie Sawyer, photos by Dan Epstein

Although it is impossible to prepare for losing a loved one, making funeral arrangements with a caring team of experts helps to guide you through that most difficult time. The Santangelo family, celebrating their 60th anniversary, is a family-owned and -operated business spanning three generations. Santangelo Funeral Home, of Woodland Park, provides unparalleled professionalism and compassionate care to all the families it serves. “We provide personalized care with particular attention to detail,” said Emily Santangelo, the founder’s granddaughter.

Santangelo Funeral Services specializes in individualized services that reflect each family’s desires as well as traditional services and ceremonies for families of all backgrounds and denominations. The funeral home is unique in offering onsite grief counseling and complimentary pre-arrangement conferences. Most impressively, you can reach a member of the family 24 hours, every day. They not only take pride in their unmatched services, but also in their facility, which has been tastefully remodeled and is meticulously maintained.

Emily and her mother Jodie are not only licensed funeral directors—they also both hold Master’s degrees: Jodie is a former teacher, guidance counselor and psychotherapist and Emily earned her MBA. Emily was also invited to teach at the mortuary school in NYC that she attended. “We know what it feels like to lose cherished family members,” said Emily. “We aim to console and counsel families in a loving and warm environment. We look forward to continuing our legacy of serving the community with dignity, honor, and a commitment to excellence.”

Emily Santangelo, Mgr. with her mother, Jodie Santangelo

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