Klamath Falls native and KUHS graduate Travis Sandusky and his wife, Alice, have opened a new cremation and funeral provider in Klamath Falls: Cascade Cremation & Burial. The couple owned and operated Redwood Memorial Chapel and Crematory in Brookings, Oregon for the last 10 years before selling it and making their way back to Klamath Falls. “I’ve watched from a distance the ethical failures that have plagued the funeral industry in Klamath Falls over the past few years - we felt it was time to do something,“ said Travis, a licensed funeral director, embalmer and preneed insurance agent. The Sandusky’s pride themselves in providing superior, caring service at an affordable price using the most modern technology available. Utilizing technology allows the process to be more efficient and accurate when it counts, as well as makes working with family members who live in other towns much easier. “Our website has been designed to be a local resource for families, a digital gathering place for condolences and a platform to allow families to make arrangements from the comfort of their homes - on their timeframe, “ said Sandusky. Cascade Cremation & Burial can provide a wide array of services including on-site water cremation, traditional flame cremation, viewings, funerals, burials - both locally and out of town, whole body donation, as well as price-protected prearrangement plans. They recently completed a complete remodel of their facility at 1229 E. Main Street with the help of Jason Westfall Construction, Langfield Painting & Drywall, Basin Telecom, Jefferson Wiremen, Wet n’ Wild Sprinklers, Bower Fencing and Frank’s Carpets. “Although we are operating in a building that previously was a funeral home, we completely revamped the facility to be warm, clean and comforting for our families,” added co-owner Alice Sandusky. In keeping with their name and logo, Cascade hosts a variety of mountain scenes from local photographers Brad Goldpaint, Jonathan Irish and Nikki Hart. Cascade Cremation & Burial can be reached by phone 24/7 at (541) 887-2919 or online at www.cascadecremations.com.
Greg’s first experience with the funeral industry came as a child, at the visitation and
funeral of an elderly relative. Noticing his unease, a kind and caring funeral director talked him through the situation, allowing him to be more comfortable. That memory stuck with Greg and throughout his life, he thought about becoming a funeral director and helping others in that same way.
After graduating from Northern Illinois University, Greg, his wife, and their two children moved to Oregon, where he began his career in funeral service in 1990.
Though he started out in Eugene, the appeal of a rural lifestyle and of the high desert drew him and his family to Klamath Falls in 1994. Greg has always enjoyed the smaller, closer-knit community. He especially values the contacts and friendships he has developed through his work in funeral service.
In his spare time, he enjoys playing his guitar and bagpipes, camping and hiking, spending time with his wife and dog, and occasionally making a cross country trip to see his children.
