Blake M. Howe
Funeral Director, Embalmer and Event Planner
bhowe@funeraltrust.org


Blake is the manager of Walton's Funeral Homes in Reno and Sparks. He is a fourth generation funeral service professional, having literally grown up in the business and following in the footsteps of his Great-Grandfather, Grandfather and Father. Blake is a graduate of Aims College in Greeley, Colorado and the Cincinnati College of Mortuary Science. He and his wife Rhonda moved from Colorado to Reno in 2000 and have one daughter, Reygan. In addition to being a Licensed Funeral Director and Embalmer in the State of Nevada, Blake is a Nevada State Specialty Agent licensed in Life Insurance. By holding these licenses, Blake is able to assist families with any type of advanced planning arrangements, providing them with peace-of-mind for future needs. Blake is past president of Kiwanis, Jaycees and the Lions Club. He is currently active in the Reno Downtown Rotary Club, the Boys and Girls Club of Reno and other community organizations. He enjoys traveling and is an avid golfer.


Ted Williams
Funeral Arranger and Event Planner
twilliams@funeraltrust.org


Ted is a Funeral Arranger and Director for Walton's Sierra Chapel. A 1986 graduate of Cypress College of Mortuary Science, Ted also earned a Bachelor of Arts Degree from San Diego State University. A third generation Reno native, Ted brings years of experience, knowledge and compassion to the families he proudly serves. He started his funeral career in 1982 at Ross, Burke and Knobel Mortuary, Reno. Ted's experience and interests have included working with Alzheimer's patients, training and supervising baseball umpires, and teaching elementary and high school. After living in Southern California and Las Vegas for awhile, Ted is happy to be home serving his community.