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 “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 29 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), Marine Corps League, LCpl Justin D. McLeese Detachment 1487, American Legion Post 16 & First Baptist Church of Covington.

Benjie enjoys hunting and playing golf.

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.

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 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 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.

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 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 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.

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 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 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.

Nicole Crawford is a native of Metairie, LA and moved to the Northshore in 2019.

Nicole has been with E.J. Fielding Funeral Home since May 2025. She is a 1997 graduate of Riverdale High School and attended Delgado Community College and the University of South Alabama. Is an active member of Church of the King in Mandeville, LA.

She has two boys. Her hobbies are doing anything and everything for her children, reading, audiobooks, music, coffee shops, couponing, spending time with friends and family, and decorating for the holidays, especially Halloween. 

Gracie Polk is from Albany, Louisiana, but currently resides in Springfield, Louisiana. She is a lifelong member of the First United Pentecostal Church of Holden. She is a graduate of Albany High School, has attended Ashworth College, and is crrently enrolled at Commonwealth Institute of Funeral Service.

Gracie began working in funeral service in 2023 and joined the staff of E. J. Fielding Funeral Home in 2024. She has recently earned her cremation certification and considers it a great honor to have the opportunity to serve families in need.

Gracie is married to Aschine Polk of Bogalusa and has one dog, a “jack-a-poo” named Lucy Marie. She enjoys fishing, crocheting, drinking Diet Dr. Pepper, pampering Lucy Marie, and spending time with her family.

Gregory Richoux is a longtime resident of St. Tammany Parish and a native of Harvey, Louisiana.

Mr. Greg joined the staff of E. J. Fielding Funeral Home in 2020 as a funeral service associate after retiring from a career in computer science and software management. He is a 1970 graduate of Archbishop Shaw High School and attended Tulane University and the University of New Orleans.

Greg is a member of Northshore Bible Church. He has been happily married for 52 years and has 2 children. His hobbies include hunting and fishing.

Derrick Jarrell is a native and resident of Covington, LA.

He started working for E.J. Fielding Funeral Home in 2025. Is a 1991 graduate of Covington Hgh School.

Derrick is an ordained Bishop in the Church of God (Cleveland, Tenn.) and attends the Robert Church of God as is a Bible Study Teacher & Young Adult Teacher.

Married to Stacey for 29yrs (1996). 2 wonderful hard working Kids plus son in love. Love to fish and hunt when I can. Was a full time firefighter for the City of Covington when they went to a full time department in 1995 (till 2002) and worked for Fielding’s on days off from 2000 to 2002 when he went into full time ministry. 

Diana Miller a native of Loranger. LA.

She started working for E.J. Fielding Funeral Home in 2025 and is a graduated from Loranger High School.

Diana is divorced with two beautiful girls and one grandchild.