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.
Darren Shapiro
Regional General Manager
Read BioMr. Darren Shapiro relocated to South Florida from Detroit/Bloomfield Hills Michigan in 2005 to Join Levitt-Weinstein Memorial Chapels and Beth David. Soon after, The Levitt Group joined Palm Beach Memorial, Beth Israel Memorial Chapels and Eternal Light Memorial Gardens where Mr. Shapiro serves as Regional General Manager. Shapiro lives in Boca Raton where he is very active in the local community.
Claire Piche
Area Operations Director
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Claire Piché started her career in the cemetery and funeral business back in 2009 as the receptionist at Beth David Memorial Gardens. Upon graduating with a degree in Urban and Regional Planning from Florida Atlantic University she had plans to move on and utilize her degree, but NorthStar had a different path in mind and was offered the position of General Manager. Claire developed a passion for the industry, welcomed the opportunity and says being able to guide and support families on their toughest day is beyond rewarding and the relationships we build with the families we serve are irreplaceable. Claire saves all the notes from families she has helped over the years and says that it means the world when a family’s come back weeks, months, or even years later just to say Hello!
As a Florida native, when she is not managing the day to day operations at Beth David, she enjoys anything outdoors where the sun is shining. Architecture, art, the beach, paddle boarding, working out and spending time with her family, friends and fur-babies, Chichi and Lola are some of her downtime interests. Whenever she can, Claire loves to travel throughout the States and abroad. This job has taught her to stop, take life in while appreciating every moment and always remember to live, laugh, love.
Chamely "Mely" Toro
General Manager
Read BioChamely "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 has recently joined Palm Beach Memorial Park to continue serving families during a difficult moment. Mely enjoys spending time with family and friends, traveling, and shopping.
Diane Morgan
Funeral Home Office Manager
Read BioDiane Morgan has lived in Florida for 13 years. She has been the funeral home office manager for Palm Beach Memorial Park since 2011. She sees that the funeral home office runs well and that our families are treated with care and respect.
Lara Lefebvre
Cemetery Office Manager
Read BioLara Lefebvre has lived in South Florida for 37years and has been with Palm Beach Memorial since 2008. She has been an office manager for 10 years working in the healthcare industry. She is a dedicated employee and plays a vital role in making our day to day operations run smoothly.