Meet Mike Richards

Mike Richards became a part of the Morris-Baker team five years ago, but his role has evolved as time has passed, and we are happy he is now our continuing care coordinator. 

Having worked in the ministry for nearly two decades, Mike first became interested in the funeral industry because of his passion in ministering to and helping people. “It is often through the loss of a loved one that people are in the most need of comfort,” he said. 

When Mike first began working at Morris-Baker, he was a part of a team that transported loved ones, after death, from their homes or hospitals to the funeral home. “It was an honor to be the first representative of Morris Baker to these families in the midst of their initial loss. Allowing family members to take their time with loved ones and relish those last private moments matters,” he said. “Assuring family members that their loved one would be cared for and respected was a way to comfort them in their darkest hours.”

Mike also became certified as a funeral celebrant with Morris-Baker so he could provide a funeral or memorial service personalized and individualized to reflect the personality and lifestyle of the family’s loved one.

As continuing care coordinator, Mike helps families in planning ahead for services before the time of a loved one’s passing as well provides support and grief resources to families in the days and weeks and even months following the passing. “Becoming a part of people’s lives matters to me,” he explained. “I am passionate about following through and continuing the make sure that families are healing and finding the resources they need for support.”

Morris-Baker has been a good fit for Mike and his commitment to helping people. “I love the camaraderie of the team members. I appreciate that our common goal is to care for and support families,” he said. “What has surprised me most is realizing that in the center of extreme loss and turmoil, if there is a group of dedicated employees focused on the goal of tending to a family’s needs, even joy can be experienced in the midst of darkness.”