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

In 1942, Garrison Mortuary was purchased by brothers Brian and Berkeley Bunker and became Bunker Brothers Mortuary and Chapel. At that time, it was located only a few blocks from what is now known as " The Old Strip" on Freemont Street. In 1964, needing more space and a modern building, the Bunker brothers built a new mortuary where it stands today (pictured below). In 1969, Brian a very devout Mormon, decided to leave the mortuary business and move to Utah. In February 1999, Bunkers Mortuary joined an exclusive group of funeral service providers known as Carriage Services and through this exclusive affiliation, Bunkers provides its familie wih the highest quality service available.

Our Valued Staff

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  James L. Mullikin, Managing Partner

  James comes from Atlanta, Georgia and has been in the funeral industry for 25 years. He attended North Georgia College and University; Gupton - Jones College of Funeral Service and Emory University Goizueta Executive Program.
  
  Prior to joining Bunkers James served in various management positions with Alderwoods Group in Georgia, Florida and Alabama.
  
  James has been a Rotarian for 13 years and is a member of The Las Vegas Rotary Club.
  To contact James email him at james.mullikin@carriageservices.com

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  Celena DiLullo, Cemetery Manager

  Celena was born on a Marine Base in Millington, TN and raised in Yuma, AZ. After graduation from Cibola High School in Yuma she attended the University of Arizona. Celena started her career in the funeral and cemetery profession in 1999 with the nation's largest funeral service company in Tucson. Celena relocated to Las Vegas to join the Bunkers staff as Office Manager in 2004 and was promoted to Cemetery Manager in 2006. She is responsible for the operations of both Bunkers Cemetery Properties and also works closely with the City of Las Vegas on the operations of the Historical Woodlawn Cemetery.
  
  
  
  Celena is active with the Senior Resource Network and Green Valley Baptist Church. Her husband and she are very proud of their two sons. In her spare time, Celena enjoys performing ballet at Shine Dance Studio and attending her son's football games.
  

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  Richard Bobo, Funeral Director and Embalmer

  Richard is from Atlanta, Georgia. He joined the Bunkers team in 2008.Richard graduated from Gupton Jones College of Mortuary Science and has been a Funeral Director and Embalmer for 15 years holding licenses in Nevada and Georgia.
  
  
  
  Richard is an accomplished martial artist holding blackbelts in 3 different arts. In his spare time he likes motorcycle and spending time with his wife Christi and his 2 children Alexandra and John Howard.
  

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  Shannon Nordyke, Arranger

  Shannon was born and raised in Anita, Iowa. Upon graduation from high school Shannon decided to follow in her grandfather’s footsteps and attended Carl Sandburg College in Galesburg. IL receiving an Associate's Degree in Mortuary Science.
  
  After completing mortuary school Shannon took a job as a Family Service Counselor at Merle Hay Funeral Home in Des Moines, IA. In her free time Shannon enjoys spending time with her husband Travis and reading books.
  

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  Joe Donley, Office Manager

  Joe’s position as Office Manager has great importance with our staff and client families. He provides guidance and knowledge with all accounting procedures and computer related issues. This support branches out to those that we serve.
  
  Joe is a California native. He has been with Bunkers since 1993.

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  Johnnie Kirkling, Assistant to the Directors

  Johnnie was born in Tallulah, Louisiana. Johnnie began his career in the funeral industry in 1958, and has been an asset as a funeral assistant for over 40 years. He has been a resident in Las Vegas since 1961.
  
  Johnnie joined Bunkers in 2003 as a Funeral Assistant.
  
  Johnnie is a father, grandfather and great-grand father. He enjoys traveling, fishing, family and friends.