Cremation Services in Fort Lauderdale / Plantation, FL

Service Manager

Born in Atlanta, GA, Malory Sutton has been in funeral service since 2013. A licensed funeral director and embalmer in three states, she has always had a passion for helping people in their time of need, and takes pride in serving those who have suffered a loss. In addition to working with the Neptune Society, Malory is also a member of a federal disaster relief task force, and is periodically deployed around the country to continue serving those in times of crisis. She moved to the Fort Lauderdale area in September 2020, and enjoys spending her free time running, sewing, and relaxing with her wife and two dogs.

Funeral Director

Jimmy Sasser joined Neptune Society in 2012. A graduate of Gupton-Jones College of funeral service, he has been a licensed funeral director for 20 years.

Funeral Director

Kellie Hoodiman joined the Neptune family in 2012. She is a licensed funeral director with 44 years of funeral service experience. She adds that she is not really old enough to have been doing this for so many years, but that her interest was sparked as a teenager. She satisfied her curiosity by working after school and on weekends at a funeral home in a rural South Dakota town where she was born and raised. She fell in love with helping families, and serving the community, so in 1983, she ventured off to Florida for her Mortuary Science education. While in college she worked as student support staff at Fred Hunter’s Funeral Home in Hollywood, FL, and was with them for 16 years. She gained experience and took a strong interest in the growing number of families choosing cremation. In 1999 she was asked to join Boyd Panciera Family Funeral Care in Hollywood, where she was employed until Neptune approached her about joining our family. Kellie served six years as a board member of the Cremation Association of North America (CANA), and has been active in the community through her years in South Florida. She is married to her funeral director husband, Dave, and they have four children and seven grandchildren.

Funeral Director

George Scott joined Neptune Society in 2005. A graduate of Miami-Dade College of Funeral Service, he has been a licensed funeral director and embalmer for 18 years. George is a member of the National Funeral Directors Association and also the Florida Mortician Association. He is also a member of The King David Masonic Lodge of Hollywood, FL. A big sports fan, George is a season ticket holder and lifelong fan of the Miami Dolphins, Miami Heat, and Florida Panthers.

Funeral Director

Joanna J. Cadet began her journey in the funeral industry in the mid-2000s where she begin working as a receptionist at a local funeral home. Watching the directors assist families through difficult times with a passion inspired her to do the same, so she decided to change majors while in school, and applied for the Mortuary Science program at Miami-Dade College. Joanna earned her Associate of Science degree in funeral service education from Miami-Dade College in 2005 and then her Bachelors in Criminology in 2008. Joanna completed her Funeral Directing and Embalming internship at Grace Funeral Chapels, in Lauderhill, FL, then years later managed that same location. Joanna has been a licensed funeral director and embalmer since 2007. As a Miami native, Joanna is fluent in English and Creole, which is an asset to our team and the families we serve. Joanna is married with two kids and lives in Pembroke Pines. She enjoys going on trips, dancing, good food, watching movies, and spending quality time with her family.

Office Manager

Shaun has been with Neptune Society for almost 15 years and enjoys working closely with our staff to help families at their time of need. She is also involved in the Veteran’s Associate Resource Community to help Veterans with their wellness, leadership and advancement in the community. Shaun and her husband Martin enjoy gardening and especially traveling.

Records Administration

Maria Jose Rueda was born in Quito, Ecuador, and came to the US when she was 17. She loves spending time with her daughter, family, and friends. She enjoys helping families at their time of need.

Receptionist

Honi Thaler has been in the funeral industry for six-and-a-half years. She recently joined the Neptune Society family. Born and raised in Miami Beach, she started in the dental field and transitioned to teaching and received her degree in early childhood education. Honi is married with two sons who are very successful and make her proud.

Cremation Engineer

Gary Thaler has been in the funeral industry for four years. He recently joined the Neptune Society. Originally from New York, Gary moved to Florida where he has made his home for over 40 years. He graduated from University of Miami. Gary is married with two children who graduated from Florida State, so he’s now a Seminoles fan. Gary says Neptune Society is a truly wonderful company to work for.

Pre-Arrangement Advisor/TLC Coordinator

Donna has been with Neptune since March 2014. She has worked as a liaison with funeral directors and family members since 2019, providing support and solace to families and eventually aiding them in making their own arrangements with us. Donna is a native Floridian, born in Hollywood, FL. She has been married to Greg for three years. She is very active with the Plantation Chamber and does a lot of outreach with the Pride Center in Wilton Manors. Her wealth of knowledge about Veterans benefits and other knowledge gained through her tenure at the Neptune Society helps her navigate most any scenario a customer may present. She loves her work and is rewarded daily by helping families make their pre-arrangement plans.