About Us
Our Awesome Staff
We have years of experience servicing families, from all walks of life. Each family comes to us because they know we are leaders in our profession, dedicated to excellence in care, and have the highest integrity.
Eric Anderson attended Concordia College in Moorhead, MN. after graduating from Fosston High. He ultimately graduated from University of Minnesota with a degree in Mortuary Science.
Eric has been a licensed funeral professional since 1995, and moved to the Oregon area soon after, working in Eugene, Springfield, and later Astoria. He worked for and later purchased Hughes-Ransom Mortuaries in 2018, and took over ownership of Penttila’s Chapel in 2020, moving to live full time in Long Beach. In January of 2022, he added Bayview Funeral Home in Raymond. He has 2 daughters, Olivia, 21, and Bella, 23, and a son, Drew, 25. He and his partner Tarah enjoy all of the outdoor activities of the PNW, and look forward to integrating into the community.
Charlotte is one of our funeral directors.
Her background is in social work, and she has most recently worked in home health, hospice, and bereavement services. She has an interest in sustainable after-death options and providing client-centered care.
In her free time, she enjoys exploring the beach and the trails of the peninsula with her dog, Bingo.
