SanMan Memorials

About Us

SanMan Memorials was founded by Sanford Marshall out of a heartfelt desire to walk alongside families during one of life’s most difficult moments. Losing a loved one is never easy, and while you and your family long to take time to grieve and remember, you are often faced with the task of planning a service to honor the one you’ve lost.

Recognizing both the weight of this moment and the importance of creating a meaningful celebration of life, Sanford sought to provide families with the guidance, care, and compassion they deserve.

With a deep love for people, a genuine heart to serve, and decades of experience in event planning, Sanford launched SanMan Memorials with a clear purpose: to ease this burden and help families create services that truly reflect the life, love, and legacy of their loved one. Our team of kind and compassionate Funeral Celebrants is here to walk with you every step of the way—offering comfort, understanding, and support.

At SanMan Memorials, we strive to be a ray of sunshine and a gentle voice of comfort during this cloudy time in your life. Thank you for trusting us to be part of your journey, and for allowing us the privilege of helping you honor your loved one with dignity, grace, and love.

 

Sanford Marshall – Celebrant

Words of Appreciation

An Unwavering Sense of Peace

I cannot express enough gratitude for the incredible support and compassion Rev. Sanford Marshall provided during one of the most challenging times of my life. From the moment we met, he offered guidance, compassion, and an unwavering sense of peace that truly made a difference.

The funeral and celebration of life he organized for my beloved mother was nothing short of beautiful. He honored her memory with dignity and faith, creating a service that perfectly captured who she was. His words brought closure and comfort, not just to me, but to everyone in attendance.

Rev. Sanford Marshall, you are a lifesaver, and I am forever grateful for your kindness and dedication. Thank you for helping us celebrate my mom’s life with such love and grace. I look forward to attending your church soon, as I know I need that sense of community now more than ever.
– Elizabeth

The Most Flawless Celebration of Life

Sanford Marshall and Sanman Productions created the most flawless Celebration of Life event for my dad. From beginning to end Sanford was engaged, and attentive as to what I wanted for the memorial service, and reception. He went above, and beyond to scope out the best restaurants/events spaces around for what I wanted. He stayed in great communication with me throughout the entire process, and displayed impeccable listening skills. As well, Sanford delivered a beautiful, and very memorable eulogy for my dad. I am blessed, and so very grateful to have met him! Sanford is a gem!

Such a Comfort to my Family

Thank you so much for the lovely service honoring my uncle Larry Darnell Neal of the dearly departed. Your compassion, and kind words were such a comfort to my family and I during that challenging time.
With gratitude
– Pam Joseph

A True Gift to be Able to Work with Sanford

I was connected to Sanford by the funeral home we were working with after my dad passed away. Needless to say it was a difficult time for our family, and also a daunting logistical task to put together a memorial that would honor his memory, in a short amount of time, while grieving. From the moment Sanford answered my phone call, I knew I was in good hands. All I asked of him when I hired him was to help emcee the memorial — we were going to have some complicated family dynamics that needed to be managed. Not only did he do that, but he helped create a memorial event that brought so much dignity and beauty to my dad’s memory.

I am sure Sanford would do an amazing job at any event, but it was a true gift to be able to work with him on my dad’s memorial. He took such good care of our family through a difficult time. He made it an event that really honored my dad, and held a beautiful space for everyone to celebrate his life. I will definitely be calling Sanford for other events in the future!
-Kristen H.

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