You can be truly comfortable calling upon Fred Hunter Memorial Services, because you’re not going to be dealing with a large, impersonal corporate staff.

Rather you’ll be connecting with friends and neighbors – who recognize the deep pain of loss through professional training, tempered by personal experience. We will listen closely to your stories, provide information when we see the need, and help you to arrive at decisions you can be pleased with for years to come.

Jeff D. Casey,
General Manager
Jeff has been a funeral service professional for
over 30 years, which means that families who work
with him can be assured of his expertise. He is a graduate of
Cypress College of Mortuary Science, which provides him with
a solid foundation of skills and knowledge - but it's the day-to-day
experience which makes Jeff a profound resource for our families.

"Our business is memories; our job is to create good memories in all we do.
I am extremely proud that our staff members are passionate in accomplishing
this very important and vital goal of remembrance for the families we are so
privileged to serve."

Jeff is a member of the Rotary Club of Weston,the Greater Hollywood Chamber of Commerce.
His funeral professional affiliations include memberships in theFuneral and Cemetery Alliance of Florida,
the National Funeral Directors Association. and the International Cemetery and Funeral Association.

He and his wife Rosemary live in Weston, and in his spare time, Jeff enjoys golf, and running.
Mark VanRees,
Director of Funeral Home Operations
Mark has been a funeral service professional for the past 25 years, and brings his expertise to the day-to-day business of our firm. "It is our goal to support you through every step of your funeral or memorial arrangement, by listening closely, and offering options when called for; we wish you to have the appropriate services that meet both your financial and emotional needs."

Mark is a board member of the Florida Funeral Directors Association He is also a member of the National Funeral Directors Association, and is a Trustee of the Cemetery Board for the City of Fort Lauderdale.
Dennise S. Austin,
Director of Family Services and Pre-Planning
With 22 years of experience in funeral service, Dennise has a remarkable depth of compassion. "Creating good memories is the cornerstone of Fred Hunter. I feel fortunate in having the opportunity to guide my families during the most difficult time of their lives, assisting them in creating these meaningful memories that will last throughout their lives."
Ada Valdes,
Director of Administration
Ada's training is in business administration and information technology, so we know that Fred Hunter is in very capable hands. Her 17 years of related funeral service experience means the highest level of professionalism - complementing that of our other staff members. "I am privileged to work for Fred Hunter, where the staff is so dedicated and compassionate. Working with them, as they help our client families, is so rewarding."

Jeff Greaver,
Licensed Funeral Director, Managing Director, Davie-Cooper City
Jeff has over 33 years of experience in funeral service, which means he is extremely qualified to lead the staff at the Davie-Cooper City facility.

Jeff is a member of the Davie-Cooper City Rotary Club, and President of the Hallandale Community Council Scholarship Fund. He participates in the Davie-Cooper City and Plantation Chambers of Commerce, the Broward County Hurricane Club, and enjoys working with the Barefoot Children of Fort Lauderdale, PHC.
He is married, with two children. When not serving families at Fred Hunter, you can find him scuba diving, cheering on the University of Miami football team, or volunteering in the community.
Ronald F. "Ron" Kelly,
Managing Director, Ft. Lauderdale Chapel
Ron’s educational background includes four years of study, at Nebraska Wesleyan University, the University of Nebraska, and the San Francisco College of Mortuary Science. This foundation prepared him very well for his chosen career and the 50 years of service in the funeral profession has only added to his expertise.

When not working, Ron enjoys traveling, and collecting art from the American South West, including oils, prints, wood, ceramic and fabric artifacts.
Ruben Lariz,
Director of Facilities and Grounds
Ruben has served families through his work as overseer of grounds and facilities for almost 30 years. He has a strong sense of the importance of this work: "The families who visit our facilities, and select a Fred Hunter's cemetery for the final resting place of their loved ones deserve, and should expect, the very best. And that's exactly what we give them."

Ruben and his wife Maria are residents of Weston. Together they raised four children, and now have the joy of spending their leisure time with their two grandchildren.
Ray Koterba,
Crematory Manager
Ray has served families for 25 years. "I keenly understand that it's more than just a job, that what I do is an essential service. My goal is to treat each family as if they were my own, and that means nothing short of excellence will do."

Ray and his wife Kim have two sons, Aaron and Adam. They currently enjoy the company of their two granddaughters, Trinity and Rachel. He also thoroughly enjoys watching his favorite football team, the Jets, and loves to attend concerts.