Our Caring Staff

Compassionate Professionals You Can Trust

Committed to assisting you in commemorating your cherished one, our team possesses extensive experience in serving families from diverse backgrounds. We are accessible around the clock, reachable through email or phone, ensuring continuous support whenever you need it. With patience, compassion, and unwavering professionalism, our team remains dedicated and readily available to attend to your needs.

Ledford Funeral Home

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Kyle P. Ledford Sr., MA, CFSP

New Jersey Licensed Practitioner of Mortuary Science

(Funeral Director & Embalmer)
NJ LIC NO.: 4193

Professional Accomplishments
President - Academy of Professional Funeral Service Practice
National Treasurer - National Funeral Directors & Morticians Association
Executive Committee - New Jersey State Funeral Directors Association
Executive Committee - American Board of Funeral Service Education
Past President - Mercer County Funeral Directors Association & Garden State Funeral Directors Association
Former Program Director - Funeral Service Program, Eastwick College

Educational Accomplishments
Bachelors Degree - Hampton University
Masters Degree - Montclair State University
Diploma - American Academy McAllister Institute of Funeral Service
Labor & Employment Law Certificate - Rutgers School of Management & Labor Relations
New Jersey Licensed Practitioner of Mortuary Science
(Funeral Director & Embalmer)

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Shawn'te Harvell

Funeral Director

NJ LIC NO.: 5161

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Braxton W. Turner

Operations Specialist

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Rev. Yyvonne Smith

Former Owner of Smith Funeral Home

455 North Broad Street
Elizabeth, New Jersey 07208

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Mr. Robert "Bob" Ayers

Former Manager of Leonard Lee Funeral Home

301 East Blancke Street
Linden, New Jersey 07036