Our Staff

Our Caring Staff

We have years of experience caring for families, from all walks of life. Each family comes to us because they know we are leaders in our profession, dedicated to excellence in service, and have the highest integrity.

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Marc McLean

Owner/Funeral Director

Marc McLean is a native of Bartow and a fifth-generation Polk Countian. He is a graduate of Bartow High School and Wingate University in Wingate, NC. While attending Wingate University, he was a member of the golf team and the Kappa Alpha fraternity. Marc received his Bachelor degree in Business Administration in 1996. He completed his mortuary science studies in 1997 from Saint Petersburg College, becoming a licensed funeral director in 1998. Marc lives in Bartow with his wife Karen, daughter Adelyn and son Grady.

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Ben Fisher

Funeral Director

A native of Michigan, Ben is a graduate of Novi High School and Schoolcraft College in Michigan. He completed his mortuary science studies at St. Petersburg College in 2019, becoming a licensed funeral director in 2020. Ben lives in Bartow with his wife Emily and sons Elliott & Lucas. He enjoys watching sports, grilling, and spending time with his family.

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Donald & Debbie McLean

Retired

Don & Debbie have been serving the families and community of Bartow for over fifty years. Don is a native of Bartow, and graduate of Bartow High School. He attended Saint Petersburg College, Polk Community College and is a 1969 graduate of Kentucky School of Mortuary Science. He resides in Bartow with his wife Debbie. They have two grown children and three grandchildren, all living in the Bartow area. They are members of the Bartow Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church. Don began his career in funeral service in 1965, becoming a partner with then Whidden Funeral Home in 1977. Don is past president of the Bartow Rotary Club and past chairman and current board member of the Bartow Healthcare Foundation. He is former chairman and board member of the Bartow Memorial Hospital. He is past president of the Association of Independent Funeral Directors of Florida. Don serves on the City of Bartow Cemetery Advisory Board. Don enjoys fishing and hunting and spending time with his family.