Greer Mortuary | Funeral & Cremation Services for Alameda, CA

Who We Are

Our staff of professionals has years of experience caring for families from all walks of life. Each comes to us because we are leaders in our profession, with dedication to service and professional integrity.

When we sit down with a family, our shared goal is to create a fitting, memorable and affordable service for their loved one. We offer them a wide variety of services and products, as well as a wealth of creative ideas and suggestions. Together, we'll design a memorial or funeral service that suits their needs now, and in the future. Families who come to us know that years from now, they will have deep peace-of-mind because in coming to us, they've done their best to honor their loved one.

Our History

Our Greek-Revival style building was erected in 1845 by the family of Governor Charles Hobby Pond on the historical Milford Green and is handicapped accessible.

During the 1930’s and 1940’s, S. Harrington White served the communities of Milford and Orange and then in 1956, Thomas J. Cody, Sr. purchased the White Funeral Home and renamed it “Cody-White Funeral and Cremation Service”. With caring consideration, sage advice, and judicious council he offered excellent and professional services to the Milford and Orange communities and beyond. When Tom Sr. retired, his children, Tom J. Cody, Jr., Kevin W. Cody, and Jaclyn Cody D’Auria, and later his grandson Brian Cody, joined in the family business. Tom and Kevin still serve our community today. Our funeral home and its staff is very community minded. We are proud of the role that our staff plays in the community. Along with established relationships with Churches, Hospitals, Hospice and Civic Groups, we actively participate with many nationally recognized organizations that help support our community. Every one of our six full time Funeral Directors and support staff either lives in the Greater Milford Community or have family that lives here. We are your friends and neighbors; we shop in the same shops, go to the same churches, go to the same school functions, and participate and cherish the same local activities as you do.

We are the proud sponsor of “The Caring Network”, two ongoing programs for people who have suffered a loss through death. The Caring Network for adults meets the third Wednesday of the month, 7:00 pm at the MILFORD HOSPITAL, for further information please call Cody-White Funeral Service at (203) 874-0268. There is no charge and no reservations are required. The Caring Network for Grieving Children meets twice a month 5:00-7:00 pm, September through June. Please contact Cathy Fisher, LCSW, at Bridges (203) 878-6365 ext. 445 for more information.

We have established a "Fallen Hero's Service" program. This program has been established to recognize the efforts of all City of Milford employees for their faithful service to our community. If an untimely death should occur during their scheduled work hours we will provide a funeral service of the family's choice including our services and merchandise at no cost to the bereaved family. This is Cody-White's way of showing our gratitude to our community for the many years of trust that has been shown to us. We are proud to be an integral member of the "Small City with a Big Heart". We will always serve our community as family because we are family!

Our Valued Staff

Ken Pearce, General Manager

Originally from Philadelphia, PA, Ken has been in funeral service since 1988. He has been a licensed funeral director in six states and has been in management since 1993. Ken truly believes that quality of service is paramount and each family should be served with the same dignity and respect that he’d want his own family to be treated.

Ken recently relocated to Alameda from Charlotte, NC with his daughter. His interests are professional baseball and football and his hobbies are working out and running. Ken has completed 27 marathons over the last ten years and hopes to run one in all 50 states. He is also a member of Rotary Club and Toastmasters International.
David Dyer, Funeral Director

David literally grew up in the funeral profession since his family had their own funeral business since the 1930's. In 2007, David moved to Northern California from Kansas where he was the owner of his family funeral home for over 20 years and joined Greer Family Mortuary as a Funeral Counselor. He is very active in area Chamber events. David has a daughter and granddaughter in Kansas City and a son who is currently serving in the Navy in Hawaii. In his spare time, David enjoys rock and ice climbing along with other outdoor activities.
Joan Crane, Funeral Counselor

Joan has been involved in funeral service for over 20 years and has been with Greer Family Mortuary as a Funeral Counselor since 2005. She is a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in San Leandro where she holds varied church positions as a visiting teacher and teaching coordinator. Additionally, she is also a volunteer at the Alameda Friendly Visitors serving various convalescent homes. Joan is married and has four children and enjoys gardening, sewing, playing tennis and board games with her family.
Christine Korjenek, Funeral Director/Embalmer

Christine has been in the funeral profession since 2002 and a licensed Funeral Director and Embalmer at Greer Family Mortuary since 2008. She is active in the Alameda Italian Club and attends various Chamber events. Christine enjoys spending time with her family and friends, cooking, going to car shows and exploring the Bay Area.
Kimberly Robinson, Administrative Assistant

Kimberly, a Bay Area native, grew up in Oakland. She has been involved in funeral service since 2002, recently joining Greer Family Mortuary in 2010. She is active in her church, Miraculous Word Christian Center in Oakland. When not at work, Kimberly enjoys spending time with family, golfing, bowling, and shopping.