On-Site Crematory
Phone: 360-734-0070
Toll-free: 1-800-489-0070
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LICENSED STAFF All of our licensed directors adhere to the highest standard of ethical practices and are committed to ensuring that all of your needs are attended to. Their commitment to the community and genuine compassion toward families are but a few of the characteristics that make them outstanding in their field. We are proud to have them on our staff. |
 | Bradley Bytnar, Owner/Lic. Funeral Director and Embalmer Email: brad.bytnar@jernsfuneralchapel.net Website: www.JernsFuneralChapel.net Toll Free Phone: 1-800-489-0070 Office Phone: 1-360-734-0070 Fax: 1-360-733-4221 A Native from Illinois, Brad moved to Washington State in 1998, after earning his Funeral Director and Embalming licenses from Worsham College of Mortuary Science in 1996. However, Brad learned from an early age what was needed to serve each family with dignity and professionalism, as he is a third-generation Funeral Director/Embalmer to his grandfather, who owned a funeral home in Grant Park, Ill., since 1936. Brad attended Whitworth University in Spokane, WA where he earned his B.S. in Biology/Pre-Med in 2001. During his time in Washington, Brad has had many opportunities to be employed by privately owned funeral homes and corporate-run funeral firms. Two years prior to coming to Jerns Funeral Chapel, Brad managed Purdy & Walters at Floral Hills Funeral Home and Cemetery in Lynnwood, WA, along with Cypress Lawn Memorial Park in Everett, WA. In October 2007, Brad took on an opportunity to take ownership of Jerns Funeral Chapels in Bellingham and Blaine, WA. Brad is a past vice president of the IEFDA (Inland Funeral Director Association). His commitment to the community has led to become currently involved as Vice President of Synergos Networking group, Connections Networking Group, Board Member of the Drayton Harbor Maritime Committee, Instructor with the Blaine Youth Sailing Program, member of the Blaine Chamber of Commerce, Birch Bay Chamber of Commerce, ESP "Elder Service Providers" Bellingham and the Bellingham Chamber of Commerce. Brad currently resides in Ferndale, WA with his wife, Julia: son, Zachary and daughter, Georgia. Brad enjoys sailing, biking, motorcycles, and spending time with his family and friends. |
| Stephanie Longstreth, Intern Funeral Director and Embalmer Email: stephanie.longstreth@jernsfuneralchapel.net Website: www.JernsFuneralChapel.net Toll Free Phone: 1-800-489-0070 Office Phone: 1-360-734-0070 Fax: 1-360-733-4221 Stephanie is a fifth generation native of Whatcom County. Stephanie attended and graduated from Ferndale High School in 1998 after which she earned her Associate’s Degree from Whatcom Community College, then her Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology from Western Washington University. After working for several years in the medical profession, Stephanie decided to earn her license as a Funeral Director and Embalmer. Stephanie enrolled in the Mortuary Sciences program at Lake Washington Institute of Technology in Kirkland, WA and is currently attending classes there. Stephanie plans to graduate from LWIT in the Spring of 2012. In addition to her Funeral Director and Embalming licenses, Stephanie plans to obtain her certified counseling license in order to offer grief counseling to the families that we assist. Stephanie currently resides in Ferndale, WA with her two white German Shepherd/Great Dane dogs. Stephanie enjoys darts, knitting, going to the gym and spending time with her family, her friends and her dogs. |
 | Robert Parsons, Intern Funeral Director and Embalmer Email: robert.parsons@jernsfuneralchapel.net Website: www.JernsFuneralChapel.net Toll Free Phone: 1-800-489-0070 Office Phone: 1-360-734-0070 Fax: 1-360-733-4221 A lifetime resident of Whatcom County, Robert graduated from Meridian High School in 1974. Shortly after graduating, Robert joined the Army where he worked as a Mortuary Affairs Specialist. Robert has recently returned to Whatcom Community College to complete the prerequisites needed to attend Mortuary School. Robert is a lifetime member of the Disabled American Veterans Chapter 19 Bellingham, WA. Robert has been a member of Christ the King Church since 1994 and attends regularly with his wife Kelli. Robert currently resides in Lynden, WA with his wife Kelli. In his spare time Robert enjoys fixing up his vintage Ford pick-up and attending car shows. He also likes to spend time fishing, gardening and spending leisure time with family and friends. |
 | Reuben Sapien, On-staff Celebrant Email: reuben.sapien@jernsfuneralchapel.net Website: www.JernsFuneralChapel.net Toll Free Phone: 1-800-483-0070 Office Phone: 1-360-734-0070 Fax: 1-360-733-4221 Mobile Phone: 1-425-770-0747 Pastor Reuben V. Sapien is our on-staff Celebrant; for those who do not have a pastor or attend church regularly. He is a native of Washington's Skagit County, being raised in Burlington. Reuben has been in the ministry for 34 years and comes to us with a very diverse background. He is a United States Army Veteran and is very active and accommodating to veteran's families as well as all. Reuben's approach includes services arranged according to the families needs and convenience (no mandatory structure); to recognize the loved one, bring comfort to the surviving family members, and dignity to the process. Reuben initially contacts the family by phone for appointment, spends a minimum one-hour with the family getting to know their loved one, and again meets the family one-half hour before services to cover last minute changes, and finally a follow-up call one week after the service. Using poetry, biblical verses, life stories and lessons, Reuben is able to compose a spectacular customized life celebration service for your loved one. |