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Originally from Schuylkill County, PA, Joe graduated from Northampton County Area Community College in 1984 with an Associate degree in Funeral Service Education. After completing school, Joe received his PA Funeral Director's license in 1985 and has been with Bean Funeral Homes since 1996. Joe is a member of St. Catherine of Sienna R.C. Church in Exeter Twp.  Joe's professional, caring attitude surely shines through when assisting families at all four Bean locations.

Kevin Bean is a Berks County native and lifetime resident. He is a son of the late Robert E. Bean, and Jacqueline D. Bean, founders of Bean Funeral Homes. After attending Penn State University, Kevin went on to become a 1981 graduate of the Dallas (Texas) Institute of Mortuary Science. He became a licensed funeral director in the state of PA in 1983. Kevin has two sons and is a member of St. Ignatius Loyola RCC in Sinking Spring.

Carolina is a licensed funeral director who graduated from Muhlenberg High School in 2012 and earned an Associate's Degree in Funeral Service Education from Northampton Community College in 2015. She started her internship at Bean Funeral Homes in June 2015 and has since dedicated herself to serving the community. Additionally, Carolina obtained an Associate's Degree in Business Administration from Reading Area Community College in 2019. She is bilingual, possessing proficiency in Spanish. Carolina actively volunteers at the Baseballtown Dream League, The Temple Halloween Parade, and Night to Shine. She also enjoys organizing the annual Bean Funeral Homes Holiday Remembrance service. In her personal life, Carolina treasures time spent with her family, friends and enjoys exploring the world with her husband, Tyler.

Born in Reading and raised in Macungie, PA, now a Berks County resident. Tyler is a 2nd generation Funeral Director and has been involved with funeral service since he was 16, helping his father, Timothy Stanton. Tyler attended Reading Area Community College and is a 2019 graduate of Northampton Community College, achieving a degree in Mortuary Science. Tyler received his Funeral Director's License after serving his internship at Kreamer and Lum Funeral Home, in Jonestown. He then returned to Berks County to be closer to his family.  Tyler enjoys working out, cooking, watching sports, and attending the Reading Phillies.  Go Fightin' Phils!

Joe is originally from Huntington County and has been a licensed funeral director for the past fifty-four years. Joe is married to Stephanie (Jaxheimer) and is the father of two daughters. He is a 1964 Graduate of Tussey Mountain High School and a 1971 Graduate of the Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science. Joe is a dedicated Member of St. John the Baptist de la salle Roman Catholic Church, Shillington where he was a past lector & Eucharistic minister. He is a member of the Holy Name Council Knights of Columbus, Past Grand Knight. He is a Past president (two terms) of the Mohnton Lions Club and Past President of the Berks County Funeral Directors Association and was a former District Governor of the Pennsylvania Funeral Directors Association. Joe is a member of the Pennywn Motor Association and Gouglersville Fire Company and served on the civil service committee for the Borough of Mohnton and served on the Greater Governor Mifflin League for the annual Community Days at Shillington

David lives in Shillington. David graduated from Penn State University with a degree in Economics and he's a graduate of Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science. He spent more than a decade selling life insurance to families. His interests are sports, travel and history. David and his wife, Niki, have two children.

Luis was born in Bogota, Colombia and has lived in Reading, PA since the age of eleven.  He graduated from Reading Central Catholic High School and attended West Chester University for Computer Science studies. For twelve years he was sole proprietor of a local transportation/limousine service.  Luis enjoys watching sports and spending time with his wife, Kristen, and their two children. He is a member of St. Catherine of Sienna R.C. Church in Exeter Twp. Luis is a graduate of the Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science where he received his Degree in Funeral Service.

Meredith was born and raised in Reading, Pennsylvania, where she attended Berks Catholic High School before continuing her education at Point Park University. She completed her studies at the Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science, earning a bachelor's degree in Funeral Service.

Following graduation, Meredith returned to Berks County to be closer to her family and completed her internship at Bean Funeral Homes. In April 2026, she earned her Pennsylvania Funeral Director’s license.

Outside of her professional responsibilities, Meredith enjoys spending time with her family, taking walks, and exploring new places.

Julia was born and raised in Elizabethtown, Pennsylvania, and holds both a bachelor’s and master’s degree across a variety of fields. She has served as an Advanced Planning Specialist for the past five years and is licensed in life insurance. Julia is passionate about educating families on their end-of-life options before a time of need. Her goal is to provide clarity, peace of mind, and a sense of preparedness for the families she serves.

Born and raised in Southern California, Amy has lived on the East Coast for over 40 years. For nearly a decade, Amy has been dedicated to her work as a Celebrant, creating Life Celebration services that turn memories and stories into a uniquely personalized tribute. In addition to her Celebrant work, Amy also serves as our Family Care Coordinator, offering support with compassion and understanding. Amy is a longtime resident of Exeter Township where she enjoys the surrounding wildlife, flower gardening and taking care of the home she shares with her husband, Anthony, and their two dogs.