Our knowledgeable staff are passionate about providing families guidance and support during the funeral planning process and well after the funeral. Together, we can honor your loved one’s life while beginning your grief journey.
- First generation Licensed Funeral Director.
- Grew up in Annapolis Maryland
- Graduated from Towson State University, also attended mortuary program in Atlanta, Georgia.
- With the help of the Shulman Rogers Group, Edward Sagel Funeral Direction was founded in 1994.
- Learning Spanish language and dance this year
- Likes to read business books and articles, marketing and business opportunities for the death care industry
- Enjoys tennis and pickleball
• Third generation Licensed Funeral Director.
• Managed two family operated Jewish Funeral Home locations in New Jersey.
• Al is a board member of JCRC of Greater Washington and a member of Bender JCC of Greater Washington.
• While working in New Jersey Al began to offer memorials and monuments and has produced its own monument division.
- Certified Pet Loss Professional.
- Trained with Colleen Ellis to become Pet Loss & Grief Companioning Certified.
- Serves as the Membership Manager on the Board of the Pet Loss Professionals Alliance.
- Works closely with Karen Klima of Lifting Others Up a Pet Loss Support Group.
- Former Docent with the Oakland Zoo, and believes that education and understanding of animal behaviors help make pet relationships better.
- Loving Mom of Oliver, a mellow Maine Coon mix, and Veronica, a spicy Tortoishell cat.
- Born & raised in Washington DC
- 1 of 12 children
- Aspirations include helping people and the world in any way/shape possible, singing and living life to the fullest!
- Loves to laugh and make people laugh and smile
- Foodie
- Loves Animals
- Massive Fear of Mascots – yes mascots petrify me.
- Pet Care Specialist
- Graduated with a GPA average of 4.25
- Jack of all Trades, you name it, I can probably do it, if not I’ll figure it out.
• First generation Licensed Funeral Director.
• Born and raised in up-state New York.
