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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.

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Family First

We believe families experiencing a loss are our number one priority.

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Compassion

Our staff offers compassionate support while guiding families through loss.

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Integrity

Our staff shows integrity by handling every detail with honesty and respect.

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Jacob “Jake” Boulet

Location Manager | Licensed Funeral Director & Embalmer

Jacob “Jake” Boulet serves as Location Manager at Bel-Air Colonial Funeral Home. A licensed funeral director and embalmer, Jake is dedicated to helping families navigate the loss of a loved one with compassion, patience, and thoughtful guidance. His desire to support families during difficult times drew him to funeral service and continues to guide his work.

Jake grew up in Bend, Oregon, and graduated from Mountain View High School in 2001. He completed his mortuary science education at Mt. Hood Community College in 2005.

Jake joined our Redwood Memorial Chapel location in Brookings in 2018. He now serves as Location Manager at Bel-Air Colonial Funeral Home in Madras, a move that also brings him closer to his family.

At Bel-Air, Jake takes time to listen to each family’s wishes, offering support and helping them create meaningful tributes that honor their loved ones.

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Creed Lute

Funeral Director

Creed Lute serves as a Funeral Director at Bel-Air Colonial Funeral Home, where he is dedicated to providing compassionate care and thoughtful guidance to families during some of life’s most difficult moments. He strives to help each family honor their loved one in a way that reflects their wishes, values, and traditions. Creed’s commitment to service extends to being an active part of the community. He values building lasting relationships and ensuring that families feel welcomed, respected, and supported throughout their experience with Bel-Air.

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Chrisy Sanders

Administrative Staff and Removal Technician

Chrisy has been a dedicated member of the Bel-Air Colonial Funeral Home team for five years, serving families with compassion, respect, and care. Raised in Warm Springs and a graduate of Madras High School, she is an enrolled member of the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs and brings a meaningful connection to the communities she serves.

Chrisy values the opportunity to support families during difficult times and is committed to continuing her professional growth, with the goal of becoming a licensed funeral director. Her dedication to funeral service reflects her desire to help families feel supported and cared for every step of the way.