About Us
Our promise
Today, tomorrow, and forever, our commitment to you stays the same.
Our incredible staff
Helping families create lasting legacies is more than a job — it's our calling. We are here to support you in any way we can and will offer you the full attention, knowledge, and compassion you need.
Elizabeth Schoen
Funeral Director Intern
Taylor D-Amelio
Funeral Director Intern
Jacob Coyne
Funeral Service Associate, Cremation Certified
Greg Richoux
Funeral Service Associate
Maria Tanner
Receptionist
Edward J. Fielding, III, CFSP
President / Licensed Funeral Director and Embalmer
A proud 5th generation funeral director and embalmer, Edward J. Fielding has spent most of his lifetime caring for families during their greatest time of need. Edward owns and operates E.J. Fielding Funeral Home, Inc., Pinecrest Memorial Gardens & Crematory and Covington Monument Co. in Covington, Louisiana.
With more than 50 years of funeral experience under his belt, Edward offers superior care and unmatched expertise to each family he serves. In recognition of his achievements, he was recently elected to the prestigious position of past President for the Louisiana State Funeral Directors Association.
Because Edward has lived in Covington, Louisiana his entire life, he strives to serve his community in every way possible. He has served as an elected official with the St. Tammany Parish School Board for a total of 12 years. He has also been involved in Junior Achievement, St. Tammany West Chamber of Commerce, The St. Tammany Youth Service Bureau, K bar B Youth Ranch, Covington Rotary Club and has held coaching positions for various recreational sports. He serves on the board of a local bank and is a member of the First Baptist Church in Covington.
Married for more than 50 years, Edward and his wife Rebecca have three sons and five granddaughters. Edward is extremely proud to live and serve in the great town of Covington, Louisiana.
Benjamin Fielding
Funeral Director, Embalmer, Cremation Certified
Benjamin “Benjie” is a lifelong resident of Covington, LA. He was married to Annette Fielding in 1994 and is the father of 3 daughters Emily, Caroline and Brooke.
Benjie is a 1991 graduate of Covington High School and a veteran of the United States Marine Corps serving from 1991-1995. He is a 1998 honors graduate of Delgado Community College earning an Associate Degree in Mortuary Science and has 20 years experience in the funeral business.
He has also served as manager and memorial graphics designer for Covington Monument Company and is the owner of StoneSource, LLC serving southeast Louisiana with custom countertops for residential and commercial needs.
Member of the National Funeral Directors Association (NFDA) and the Louisiana Funeral Directors Association (LFDA), St. Tammany Homebuilders Association, American Legion Member & First Baptist Church of Covington.
Benjie enjoys hunting and playing golf.
Kathy Fielding Smith
Licensed Funeral Director, Public Relations
Kathy is a resident of Covington, LA.
She graduated of Saint Scholastica Academy and attended University of Louisiana.
Kathy is a member of the Louisiana Funeral Directors Association. She is also is actively involved in the Kiwanis Club of Greater Covington, Mandeville Rotary, 3 Rivers Art Festival and STOPS St. Tammany Outreach for Prevention of Suicide. Attends St. Peters Catholic Church.
She started working in the funeral industry in 1982 and has worked for E.J. Fielding Funeral Home since opening August 1992.
Kathy is widowed, and has one child Allison Panter.
Richard Schoen Fielding, II
Director of Funeral Service Operations, Funeral Director, Embalmer, Cremation Certified
Richard Schoen Fielding, II is a native of Covington, LA.
He is a graduate of St. Paul’s School and attended LSU and received a degree in Bachelor of Fine Art /Graphic Design in 1999, he also attended Delgado and graduated in 2012 with an Associate’s Degree in Applied Science in Funeral Service.
Richard started in funeral service in 2009 with E.J. Fielding Funeral Home and is currently working as a Funeral Director, Embalmer & Cremation Specialist.
He is a member of the NFDA and LFDA, Northlake Community Band and Covington Community Band.
Rich is married to Katie Ann Fielding. They have two children, Marissa and Warrick.
He enjoys playing drums and guitar and writing music.
Wayne Hoffman
Director of Funeral Service Operations, Funeral Director, Embalmer
Wayne is a native of New Orleans and is a resident, of Waveland, MS.
He has been with E.J. Fielding Funeral Home since 2022 as a licensed funeral director and has been in funeral service since 1990. Wayne attended Delgado Community College where he received an Associate degree in Mortuary Science in 1991.
He is a member of the National Funeral Directors Association and the Louisiana Funeral Directors Association.
Wayne and his wife Shellie Necaise Hoffmann are members of True Life Church in Slidell, LA. He is the father of 3, Wayne “JoeJoe” Hoffmann, Alexis M. Hoffmann and Adele L. Neal. Grandfather of 4, Ellen, Hudson, Ethan and Rowan.
Wayne Tanner
Funeral Director
Wayne is a native of New Orleans and has been a resident of the Northshore since 1984 where he has been involved in numerous projects and organizations.
He has been with E.J. Fielding Funeral Home since 2007 as a licensed funeral director and has been in funeral service since 1992. Wayne attended University of New Orleans.
He is a member of the National Funeral Directors Association, Louisiana Funeral Directors Association, International Cemetery Cremation & Funeral Association and was past President of the New Orleans Funeral Directors Association.
Wayne and his wife Maria live in Covington and are members of Our Lady of Fatima Roman Catholic Church. They are very proud to have three sons who served in the U.S. Military. They enjoy traveling, gardening, the symphony, local music, festivals and spending time with family and friends.
Rona Koenig-Cristadoro
Community Outreach Director, Funeral Director, Embalmer, & Cremation Certified
Rona Koenig-Cristadoro is a native of Waggaman, Louisiana and a resident of Mandeville, LA.
She’s a 1994 graduate of John Curtis Christian High School and received her Associates Degree May 2013 from Delgado Community College.
Rona started working with E.J. Fielding Funeral Home in 2020 as a Funeral Director, Embalmer, and Crematory Operator and has worked in the funeral service since 2012. In 2024 Rona took position of our Community Outreach Director. She interned at LakeLawn Metairie Funeral Home, Embalmer for Carriages 4 funeral homes (Schoen, Tharp, Garden of Memories, & Greenwood) in New Orleans, Funeral Director/ Embalmer/Crematory Operator Bagnell & Son Funeral Home.
Activity involved in the LFDA as secretary of the South District, is a member of NFDA and ICCFA. In 2019 she joined and is active in Mandeville’s Krewe of Eve, and is a member of Fontainebleau High School PTA. Member of St. Timothy on the Northshore United Methodist Church.
Married in 1998 to Kenny Cristadoro Manager of Cracker Barrel in Slidell. They have two children Reese Cristadoro Senior at Louisiana Tech Chemical Engineering and Kendall Cristadoro Junior at Fontainebleau High School active in ROTC program. Their family pets are King Julian, Reba, & Coco.
Rona enjoys giving back to people especially those in needs heavily involved in: Marines Toys for Tots, Collecting items and donating to those affected by natural disasters, and 2nd Harvest Food Bank.
Aaron Foreman
Funeral Director and Cremation Certified
He has been with E.J. Fielding Funeral Home since 2021 as a funeral director and crematory operator. He has been in funeral service since 1978. Aaron graduated from Parklane Academy in 1980. He attended Southwest Mississippi Junior College, Mississippi State, and Southeastern University. In 1982 he received an Associate in Liberal Arts from Southwest Mississippi, Jr. College.
In addition to caring for family’s needs since 1978. Aaron has held several positions crematory operator, transportation, and played music for funeral services. The expert execution of funerals is what Aaron is most proud of in this area of work.
He is a member of the National Funeral Directors Association and the Louisiana Funeral Directors Association.
Aaron is single. He loves the arts, antiques, animals, coffee shops, bookstores, always an affinity for Classic Cars, 1969 Lincoln has always been his Favorite car, except the 1978 Mustang GT Convertible and he also loves the woods. Fall and winter are his favorite times.
Wall Mckneely
Funeral Director, Embalmer
Wall is a resident of Pine Grove, LA.
He has been with E.J. Fielding Funeral Home since 2021 as a licensed funeral director and has been in funeral service since 1980. Wall attended SLU 1974-1976, LSU 1976-1978, and Delgado in 1979. His degrees were from LSU, General Studies 1978; Delgado 1979 Funeral Service. Wall also held a position with the Louisiana State Board of Embalmers and Funeral Directors 2009-2012.
Wall and his wife Rosilyn McKneely are members of 1st Baptist Church of Covington, and he was also a past Amite Rotary Club member. He is the father of Monica Pailet, Mendy Graves (Donnie), Jessica Pray (Zach), Mark Thompson (Lauren), William McKneely (Jessica), Shannon Cooper (Brent) and has 10 grandchildren. Wall loves Golf, Traveling, and LSU Sports.
Luke B. Williams
Funeral Director
Luke B. Williams is a native of Newton County, MS and is a resident of Covington, LA.
He has been with E.J. Fielding Funeral Home since 2024 as a funeral director and has been in funeral service since 2019 where he started as a funeral assistant. Luke attended Newton County High School in Newton County, MS and William Carey University, in Hattiesburg, MS and graduated in 2022 with a Bachelor of Music in Contemporary Worship Ministry.
Former Minister of Music and Worship at Seminary Baptist Church in Seminary, Mississippi.
Luke married Savannah Taylor of Covington in October 2022. Savannah is the daughter of Steve and Jeannie Taylor and granddaughter of Jimmie and Laura Holden of Holden’s Wrecker Service. Luke and Savannah have one son, Holden James Williams.
His hobbies include singing and collecting knives.
Savannah Wilson
Funeral Director, Embalmer
Savannah is a native and a resident of Madisonville, LA.
She is a graduate of Mandeville High School and attended Delgado Community College where she graduated with a degree in Funeral Services Education A.A.S.
Savannah started working with E.J. Fielding Funeral Home in August 2021 as a Funeral Service Attendant and is currently Funeral Director and Embalmer..
She is a member of Our Lady of the Lake Church. Savannah enjoys reading, antiquing, travel, practicing various art mediums and studying history. She also loves animals and small talk.
Annette Fielding
Comptroller
Annette is a lifelong resident of Covington, LA. She was married to Benjie Fielding in 1994 and is the mother of 3 daughters Emily, Caroline and Brooke.
Annette is a 1991 graduate of Covington High School and attended SLU university for 2 ½ years Majoring in Accounting. She has 18 years experience in the funeral business and has held several positions for E.J. Fielding Funeral Home as Funeral Service Assistant, Vital Statistics Admin, Human Resource Manager. Accounting Coordinator for Pinecrest Memorial Gardens and Covington Monument Company.
She is a member of First Baptist Church of Covington, LA and is active in her children’s schools and volunteering when possible.
Annette’s hobbies include scrapbooking and she loves being a soccer mom and spending time with her kids.
Eileen Strohmeyer
Accounts Manager, Office Administration
Eileen is a resident of Abita Springs, LA.
She is a 1977 Graduate of Covington High School.
Eileen has been working for E.J. Fielding Funeral Home since January 2005.
The greatest blessing in Eileen's life are her kids (including her daughter-in-law's and son-in-law) and her grandkids they are her heart. She also loves crafts, drawing and spending time with family and friends.
Karen Ann Taylor
Vital Statistics Administrator
Karen is a native and a resident of Covington, LA and a 1983 graduate from Covington High.
Karen started working with E.J. Fielding Funeral Home in 2020 as Vital Statistics Administrator and has worked in the funeral service since 2014.
Barbara McGowan
Administrative Assistant
Barbara is a native of Gretna LA and is a resident of Madisonville, LA.
She is a 1981 Graduate of John Ehret High School and attended Tulane University & University of New Orleans.
In 2023 Barbara started working as an Administrative Assistant for E.J. Fielding Funeral Home.
She attends Fellowship Bible Church of Metairie, LA.
Barbara married in 1993 to her husband John.
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