About Us
The Palm Beach Difference
Our pledge
We’re here to give you care and comfort as we help guide you through the planning journey.
Mathieu Alexandre
Family Service Advisor
Christine Schumacher
Cemetery and Funeral Home Office Manager
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Chamely Toro
Managing Partner, Operations
Chamely "Mely" Toro was born and raised in Boston, Massachusetts and is fluent in Spanish. She is a first generation Funeral Director/ Embalmer. Her journey in funeral industry began in 1995 when she started her first summer semester at Mount Ida College in Newton, Massachusetts. She relocated to warmer weather and graduated with an Associate of Science Degree in 1998 from Lynn University in Boca Raton, Florida. After working many years in Broward county, she joined Palm Beach Memorial Park to continue serving families during a difficult moment. Mely enjoys spending time with family and friends, traveling, and shopping.Chamely "Mely" Toro nació y creció en Boston, Massachusetts y habla español. Es directora funeraria/embalsamadora de primera generación. Su trayectoria en la industria funeraria comenzó en 1995 cuando comenzó su primer semestre de verano en Mount Ida College en Newton, Massachusetts. Se mudó a un clima más cálido y se graduó con un título asociado en ciencias en 1998 de la Universidad Lynn en Boca Raton, Florida. Después de trabajar muchos años en el condado de Broward, se unió a Palm Beach Memorial Park para continuar sirviendo a las familias durante un momento difícil. Mely le gusta pasar tiempo con familiares y amigos, viajar y ir de compras.
Dominick Brunetti
Managing Partner, Family Service
Nick Brunetti was raised in Boynton Beach and is still a resident. He graduated from Atlantic High School (when it was still located on Seacrest), then attended University of Detroit, and came back home to finish his degree in Business and Accounting at Florida Atlantic University. He changed his major from architecture, to sports medicine, to physical therapy, and finally to accounting. He also has created several businesses with his family and on his own. These businesses varied from real estate investments to fishing rod companies. He also drove a forklift at a local major box store for over 20 years. He was looking for his true calling. He just hadn’t found it yet.It wasn’t until his cousin introduced him the funeral and cemetery profession that Nick realized the potential – the potential to help people every day. So, in 2014, he fully committed himself to serve his community through helping folks with their pre-need, at-need and aftercare arrangements.Nick is very proud to be a part of the Palm Beach Memorial Team and serving his hometown community. He has finally found his calling.
Latoya Witucki
Family Service Advisor
Latoya Witucki was born in Little Falls, MN and relocated to South Florida in 2009. She graduated from Digital Media Art's College in 2016 with a Bachelor's in Graphic Design with Concentration in Advertising. Since then she has taken on many roles including having her own residential cleaning company. With compassion at the heart of her work, Latoya helps families plan meaningful tributes that honor their loved ones and provide peace of mind for the future. As a Family Service Advisor, she guides individuals through every step of pre-planning and at-need arrangements with understanding, respect and care.Latoya believes in creating personalized services that reflect the unique stories, values, and traditions of each family she serves. Her goal is to ensure that every family feels supported, informed and confident in their decisions during life's most delicate moments.When she's not assisting families, Latoya enjoys connecting with the community, sharing resources about the benefits of pre-planning, and helping others protect their legacy for generations to come.
Colette Wilson
Funeral Home Clerical Administrator
Colette Wilson brings over 30 years of retail management experience and exceptional customer service skills to her role as Office Administrator at our funeral home. Originally joining as a Receptionist in 2022, she quickly advanced to her current position. A Miami native, Colette's caring spirit extends beyond her professional duties, evident in her devotion to her three daughters and her Labrador mix, Pepper. She finds solace in beach outings and quiet moments at home, indulging in hobbies like crafting homemade treats and watching travel videos. Colette's empathetic nature makes her an invaluable support for families during their time of need, embodying the compassion that defines our services.
Pagiel Westmoreland
Superintendent
Pagiel Westmoreland works as a Superintendent at Palm Beach Memorial Park in Lantana Florida. Born and raised in Delray Beach Florida, Pagiel started his career in the cemetery business in 2007. He has worked his way up to become the Superintendent in 2010. As a Superintendent, he takes pride in ensuring that the grounds and buildings are properly maintained, free of unsafe hazards, and are firmly secured at all times. In his spare time, he enjoys the outdoors and spending time with his family.
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