Our Story
Wake Memorial Park opened to the public in November of 2004.
Why Us?
In a nutshell? Experience, professionalism, compassion, and empathy.
We've learned a lot over many years. Like how to present options without overwhelming. And how to meet the needs of many caring parties. People come to us in difficult times, and we respond with kindness, calmness and expertise. Our goal is to create a beautiful occasion and make you feel welcome, always. We spend our days planning with families. We stay up to date with industry developments, and we attempt to make hard times a little easier.
Learn the legacy.
Wake Memorial Park was established years ago, and serving families has always been our focus. We take pride in being able to guide people through some of their most difficult days. We take pride in maintaining a setting that allows people to find solace. Celebrating life is our mission. That’s never changed, and with pride, it never will.
Who We Are
Meet our staff. Members of the local community make everything that happens possible.
Together, we make this place amazing.
Brad Bailey
Cemetery Director/Sales and Services Manager
Brad joined Wake Memorial Park in 2007, has a background in business sales and 12 years of service with a non-profit organization. His responsibilities include the overall management of Wake Memorial Park, sales management and sales training. In addition to being a U.S. Navy veteran, he was ordained to the Christian ministry in 1999. Brad is a former board member of The North Carolina Cemetery Association and The North Carolina Cemetery Commission. He is a licensed funeral director and is certified as both a Cremation Arranger and Crematory Operator. Brad prides himself on making the customer his number one priority and building a reputation for genuine caring service.
Sally Bailey
Office Manager
Sally was born in Michigan and comes from a strong background both in sales and administrative duties. She worked side by side with her husband in a non-profit setting for 12 years while raising two children. Her responsibilities include all the financial aspects of Wake Memorial Park, customer care, memorial marker designs, and maintaining the accuracy of family records.
Britt Paynter
Funeral Director
Britt is the managing funeral director at our companion company, Wake Funeral and Cremation Services. He also assists with various responsibilities at Wake Memorial Park. He has been a funeral director in the Cary area for 25 years.
Caitlyn Fritsche
Explore Our Locations
See where we are and find the place that best meet your needs.
Offices of Wake Memorial Park and Wake Funeral & Cremation Services
600 Gathering Park Circle, Suite 101
Cary, NC 27519