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.
Deric C Walker
General Manager of Funeral Operations
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As a leader in the funeral services profession for 23 years, Deric has brought dignity, respect, professionalism and traditional values to everything he does.
He manages daily operations for the funeral home and works hard to exceed families’ expectations by overseeing our staff and promoting their professional growth.
“I love the funeral industry, the difference in service that offers peace of mind,” Deric says. “It’s more than a job, more than a career. It’s my calling.”
Mike Day
General Manager of Cemetery Operations
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Mike began his career in the funeral profession in 1989 in his hometown of Kemp, Texas. After graduating from the Dallas Institute of Funeral Service in 1992 Mike became a licensed funeral director and embalmer. Over the course of 25 years Mike worked as a funeral director and was eventually promoted as Funeral Home Manager and ultimately General Manager of the locations that he began his professional career. Mike became General Manager of Restland Cemetery in 2015 and has been privileged to work with the professional staff of Restland overseeing daily cemetery operations. “Treating every family as if it were my own, delivering compassionate care to the many families that Restland is honored to serve and the overall passion of helping others in need are personal rewards to me”. Mike enjoys the outdoors, hunting, fishing and camping and any type of family time and activities. Mike and his wife Lori have 3 children, Taylor, Dylan and Alyssa as well as one grandson, Luke Dawson Kephart.
Chad Pritchett
Sales Manager
Read BioChad Pritchett is a native Texan, born and raised in Cayuga, TX. He received a Bachelor’s in Science degree in Environmental and Natural Resource studies from Texas State University and he studied Business Administration, earning his MBA at the University of Redlands in San Diego, CA. Chad started his career in the Death Care Industry at Greenwood Memorial Park in San Diego, CA in 2011 as a Community Service Sales Manager. Chad is passionate about serving the community with much needed awareness and education on the importance of pre-need funeral and cemetery arrangements. In 2014, Chad transferred with Dignity Memorial to the Dallas / Fort Worth Market where he worked as a Family Service Sales Manager and Market Sales Manager. Chad excelled in both Community Service and Family Service and earned increased responsibilities and promotions throughout his career. In his free time, Chad enjoys spending time with his partner, Gary and their son, Alex. Grateful for the opportunity to serve others, Chad is thankful for being provided the opportunity to with the North Star Memorial Group Team and to contribute to the rich legacy of Restland Cemetery and Funeral Home.
LaWanda Stone CFSP
Chapel Location Manager
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LaWanda serves Restland as the chapel location manager, where she is responsible for positively impacting the experience of every family we serve. She oversees day-to-day operations and makes certain that the families we serve receive the care and comfort they need while making informed decisions about how to honor their loved one's life.
"I was drawn to the funeral profession at the early age of nine when I volunteered to pass out programs at the neighborhood mortuary," LaWanda says. "This role allows me to fulfill my need to help others by touching, supporting and bringing comfort to families during one of the most difficult times they may ever face."
She was born in Chicago, Illinois, and is a veteran of the United States Air Force as well as the Army National Guard. She has a bachelor's degree in psychology and has been faithfully serving in the funeral profession for more than 20 years. LaWanda earned her CFSP designation from the Academy of Professional Funeral Service Practice in 2019 and is a Certified Crematory Operator. She has three beautiful children and one amazing granddaughter. She resides in the metroplex with her husband and enjoys quality time with her family, reading and fishing.