Sarah Lambrecht
General Manager, Licensed Funeral Director & Embalmer
Sarah Lambrecht
General Manager, Licensed Funeral Director & Embalmer
Sarah was born and raised in Juneau, Alaska. Her career in Funeral homes started August 21st, 2015, in the state of Maine. She has worked from the East Coast to the west coast in funeral homes. She graduated Mortuary school in 2020 from American Academy McCallister Institute in New York, NY. Her degree is in applied science of Funeral service and is a Licensed Funeral Director/Embalmer. Her passion for serving the community is seen in her caring for every grieving family member that walks through the door at Newell-Hoerling’s Mortuary. She is a dedicated mother to two children, she loves dogs, hiking, camping and any activity that gets her outside.
Vanessa Pedrotti
Licensed Funeral Director (Spanish Speaking)
Vanessa Pedrotti
Licensed Funeral Director (Spanish Speaking)
Vanessa is a dedicated Funeral Director who has been serving families in the funeral service profession since 2019. She holds an Associate's Degree in Mortuary Science and a background in Biology from California.
She brings a diverse skill set into her work including bilingual translations, audio/visual creative coordination, former crematory operations, embalming, and management experience. Vanessa's organizational abilities and understanding of traditions allow her to guide families through the funeral process seamlessly with clarity and compassion.
Outside of her professional work, Vanessa enjoys maintaining a private, peaceful, yet active lifestyle through Pilates, renting Airbnbs by the coast or woods and traveling the world to experience different cultures/food. Her favorite destinations include Japan, Italy, Jamacia and New York. She loves listening to all genres of music and documents life moments through scrapbooking--often referring to herself as an old soul.
Michelle Marquez
Office Manager
Michelle Marquez
Office Manager
Michelle Marquez is an experienced Office Manager in the funeral service industry, bringing dedication, empathy, and exceptional organizational skills to her role since 2015.
With a background in bookkeeping, accounting, and customer service, Michelle ensures that every interaction is handled with care, professionalism, and attention to detail.
Passionate about serving the community where she was raised, Michelle takes pride in helping families navigate challenging times, fostering meaningful relationships, and providing support when it matters most. Known as an excellent listener and empathetic individual, she makes each family feel understood and cared for during difficult moments.
Outside of her professional work, Michelle enjoys watching Seahawks games, attending sporting events, spending quality time with her grandchildren and children, tackling word searches, and enjoying beach activities like clam digging and kite flying.
