Our Staff

Michael Murray

President

Mr. Murray started his career at the age seventeen at the A.L. Beal Mortuary based on a job search conversation in class with a fellow student at Parkway West High School.

Mr. Murray currently holds a Funeral Director and Embalmer license not only in Missouri but has held a license in Virginia and North Carolina. Mr. Murray also served in the United States Army as a Mortuary Affairs Specialist. Mr. Murray is also a proud member of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Incorporated, Epsilon Nu Delta Mortuary Fraternity Incorporated, National Funeral Directors & Morticians Association, and the Missouri State Funeral Directors & Embalmers Association. 

A 2001 graduate of Gupton-Jones College of Funeral Service and National Board certified through the International Conference of Funeral Service Examining Boards. Mr. Murray also holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Mortuary Management from Lindenwood University along with a Master of Science in Business Administration from Maryville University.  One of the original staff members who worked under Charles S. Wilson Jr. Mr. Murray worked for several local funeral homes after the untimely death of Mr. Charles S. Wilson in 1998, but he made some great stops along the way, gaining knowledge and technique from each one. 

Thankful for all the helping hands along the way, Mr. Murray wants to pay things forward by helping other young people find their way in funeral service.

Email: albealmortuary@yahoo.com

Candice Long

Funeral Attendant

Eddie Chandler

Operations