compassionate professionals
Our Staff
Our compassionate team, rooted in the local community, is dedicated to providing unwavering support and guidance during difficult times and ensuring that every detail is handled with the utmost care, professionalism, and respect. We help families honor their loved ones with dignity and peace of mind.

Our Values
At our core, we value putting family first, ensuring that every decision is made with their needs and well-being in mind. We are committed to compassion and integrity, providing honest support and heartfelt care during difficult times.
Family First
We believe families experiencing a loss are our number one priority.
Compassion
Our staff offers compassionate support while guiding families through loss.
Integrity
Our staff shows integrity by handling every detail with honesty and respect.

Carlen J. Majnarich
Owner & Funeral Director

Carlen J. Majnarich
Owner & Funeral Director
Owner of Prosser Funeral Home & Crematory and licensed funeral director. Carlen was raised on the family fruit ranch in Naches Heights near Tieton and graduated from Highland High School.
Carlen began her funeral service career at Keith & Keith Funeral Home in Yakima in 1983. After completing her internship and graduating from Mt. Hood Community College Funeral Service Program in Gresham, Oregon, in 1988, she returned to Keith & Keith Funeral Home and worked until 2003. At that time, Carlen purchased Prosser Funeral Home & Crematory.

Steve Bradley
P.A.C. - Owner & Intern Funeral Director

Steve Bradley
P.A.C. - Owner & Intern Funeral Director
Steve began working in funeral services in 1966 and planned to make this his career until he was drafted into the US Navy, where he served as a corpsman and later as a combat medic in the U.S. Marine Corps during the Vietnam War.
Steve was accepted into the University of Washington Physician Assistant program and graduated in 1971.
Steve moved to Prosser that same year and worked in private practice for 35 years. He became part-owner and joined the staff of Prosser Funeral Home & Crematory in 2004.

Doris (Hosko) Bates
Support Staff & Office Manager

Doris (Hosko) Bates
Support Staff & Office Manager
Doris has lived in Prosser all of her life and graduated from Prosser High School in 1970. Doris has worked at Prosser Funeral Home for twelve years and enjoys a personal relationship with the families we serve. Having lost several family members herself, she understands the pain of loss and the impact it has had on her life. She also remembers the amazing strength, support, and love she received from others. Doris gives herself completely to comfort and care for our families and their emotional needs.

Joel Thomas
Pre-Arrangement Planning

Joel Thomas
Pre-Arrangement Planning
F. Joel Thomas is an experienced financial professional with a focus on retirement strategies and asset preservation for families and retirees. With over 24 years of experience, Joel is someone who is committed to having open and honest conversations with families in need of trusted advice.
For the past two years, Joel has worked with Prosser Funeral Home and Crematory in prearrangement planning. With all the emotions surrounding the death of a loved one, this is one of the greatest gifts you can give your family. Preplanning relieves some of the stress of making decisions for a funeral.
Joel also offers Legacy Letters. These are letters where you preserve and share your life’s story with your family. He is an independent facilitator (https://celebrationsoflife.net) and offers this as a complimentary service.

Kecia Murphey
Pre-Arrangement Specialist

Kecia Murphey
Pre-Arrangement Specialist
Pre-Arrangement Specialist Kecia Murphey is excited to be working as a” Pre-Need” insurance agent for Purple Cross and Forethought in the Prosser, Grandview, and Sunnyside area.
Kecia was licensed in the funeral industry in Seattle, Washington, in the early 90’s. After relocating to Prosser, she worked in Eastern Washington as a life insurance sales representative for several funeral homes in the valley. Following a brief departure to raise a family, Kecia eagerly returns to support her community with a keen focus on funeral arrangements.
Kecia’s goals are to make families feel comfortable creating a ceremony that honors and respects each client. Your PEACE OF MIND, Your DIGNITY, and Your WISHES can be secured through pre-planning. Kecia is available to meet with families who would like to know more about pre-planning with Prosser Funeral Home and Crematory.

