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Staff

Once you request the services of Burns Garfield Funeral Home, we will immediately put our experienced funeral professionals to work for you. A single, dedicated individual will stay in contact with you every step of the way and guide you through the decision-making process. He or she will carefully explain your options, make recommendations at your request, take care of all the small details, and ensure that you and your family’s personal touch is always present.

Our Staff:

Dean Burns

Dean Burns is a life long resident of Syracuse being a graduate of Nottingham High School and Onondaga Community College. A 1974 graduate of SUNY Brockport and 1975 from Simmons School of Mortuary Science, Dean has been a practicing funeral directing ever since. Over the years he has attended Life Appreciation, Celebrant Training and numerous other training seminars for enriching his professional life to better serve the public.

Tim Burns

Tim Burns is a life long resident of Syracuse being a graduate of Nottingham High School and SUNY Oneonta Class of 2008. He is currently attending Hudson Valley Community College to secure his Mortuary degree and in two years becoming licensed. He is currently managing the Onondaga County office of E. W. Carle & Sons monuments and assisting the funeral home with technology updates and assisting in the every day operations of the funeral home.

Virginia Burns

Virginia Burns is a life long resident of Syracuse being a graduate of Nottingham High School and SUNY Brockport Class of 2010. She is currently attending Hudson Valley Community College to secure her Mortuary degree and in two years becoming licensed. She is currently managing the Onondaga County office of E. W. Carle & Sons monuments and assisting the funeral home with technology updates and in the every day operations of the funeral home.