We've learned a lot about caring for families over the years. We realize that we aren't just caring for a loved one, but the entire family.
People come to us during their most difficult times, and we respond with kindness, understanding and expertise. Our goal is to make everyone feel at home as we work with them to create a memorable service in honor of a beautiful life.
Corretta Farmer
General Manager
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Corretta has 15 years of experience in the profession, having been a funeral arranger for 10 years. In her role at Greenwood, she oversees all administrative functions.
“I started with Greenwood in 2001 as the switchboard operator and learned the basics of the location’s offerings and the profession,” Corretta says. “This helped guide me to becoming a funeral arranger, where my passion for this industry flourished. I enjoy driving in to our park each day with a sense of pride that we help meet our clients’ diverse needs. I love that we can help people with our caring attitude and make a difference by comforting them in their time of need.”
Desmond Fields
Chapel Location Manager
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Desmond takes pride in bringing traditional values, leadership, dignity and respect to everything he does at Greenwood.
As the manager of daily operations for the funeral home, he is tasked with overseeing funeral arrangers, care center staff and service directors. “I simply love the funeral business and the difference we make in many lives throughout our community,” Desmond says.
Cristina Benitez
Chapel Location Office Manager
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Cristina began her journey in 1990 as an admin clerk at a memorial park and mortuary in Bonita, California; and from there became the office manager for Clairemont Mortuary in 2007. Her passion for helping others started when she was an emergency 911 dispatcher for the San Diego Police Deptartment.
She is a caring and compassionate person and finds this role at Clairemont to be extremely rewarding. "I always try to make our families feel at home with the respect and compassion they deserve," she says. "It’s an honor to help our families at their greatest time of need.