SERVICES
STE Services, Inc.
Professional Embalming, Litigation Support, and Funeral Service Consulting
STE Services, Inc. (STE) is a professional consulting and contract embalming firm delivering high-quality, reliable, and compassionate care to funeral homes and legal professionals. We specialize in embalming, mortuary operations, and litigation support, offering a comprehensive suite of services designed to uphold the highest standards in funeral service and legal accountability.
Our team provides meticulous preparation, attention to detail, and respectful care to ensure every case is handled with dignity and precision. Whether assisting with daily operations or supporting emergency situations, STE seamlessly integrates into your workflow to deliver professional, discreet, and dependable service.
Core Service Areas:
• Expert Embalming & Body Preparation
• Restorative Art & Postmortem Reconstructive Care
• Dressing, Casketing, and Presentation
• Apprentice Embalmer Training & Technical Education
• Litigation Consulting, Expert Witness Testimony & Case Review
• Funeral, Cremation, and Cemetery Compliance Audits
• Risk Management & Standard of Care Evaluations
• On-call and Emergency Mortuary Support
Consulting Expertise
STE offers expert consulting services for state, federal, and private legal matters, specializing in:
• Embalming and Funeral Service Standards of Care
• Mortuary Law and Regulatory Compliance
• Misidentification and Negligence Investigations
• Embalming Report and Decomposition Analysis
• Cremation, Transport, and Removal Protocols
• Health, Safety, and Suitability Assessments
Our consultants have held supervisory roles across both small firms and large-scale mortuary, cremation, and cemetery operations, bringing deep technical knowledge and operational insight to every engagement. We are known for our integrity, precision, and discretion, and serve as trusted resources for attorneys, regulatory agencies, and funeral service providers alike.
Core Competencies:
• Embalming & Restorative Art
• Stages of Decomposition
• Funeral, Cremation & Cemetery Law (California)
• Mortuary Risk Management
• Apprenticeship Training
• Expert Witness Testimony
• Embalming & Cremation Standard of Care
• Health & Safety Regulatory Standards
• Misidentification & Gross Negligence Cases
• Compliance & Suitability Evaluations
• Funeral Home & Prep Room Management
Let’s Work Together
We welcome the opportunity to support your funeral home or legal team. Whether you require embalming services, technical training, or expert consulting, STE Services, Inc. is committed to meeting your needs with professionalism and care.
Contact Us to learn how we can tailor our services to your organization.
John A. Pepper
- California Licensed Funeral Director: FDR-3879
- California Licensed Embalmer: EMB-9409
- California Licensed Cemetery Manager: CEM-616
- California Licensed Crematory Manager: CRM-1009