Our Staff

Brian and Beverly LaFollette

Owners/Funeral Directors

Carrying on the Burns Mortuary of Pendleton tradition that began in 1949 with Charles and Alerita Burns treating each and every family with the professionalism, compassion and integrity, they would want their family to receive in a time of need.

Brian LaFollette started in the business in 1977 working with his father in the family funeral business. He graduated from high school in Burns, Oregon. He then attended and graduated from San Francisco College of Mortuary Science in 1984. Brian has worked in the industry for over 40 years.  

Beverly LaFollette grew up in Burns and graduated from Burns Union High School, attended and graduated from LaGrande College of Business, where she then went to work for an Insurance Company in Portland. Beverly has been working in the funeral industry as a licensed Funeral Director for 30 years with her husband Brian LaFollette.    She enjoys gardening, golf, the outdoors and family.

Telephone: 1-541-276-2331