Baker-Post Funeral Home - Cremation - Service – Manassas

The Baker-Post Funeral Home was established over 115 years ago and is perhaps one of the oldest businesses in Manassas or Prince William County. Established by George Baker in 1894, passed on to his son J. Dennis Baker, the business was sold to a corporation in 1997.

The Post family was proud to announce that on May 15, 2007, Michael and Gina Post purchased the business back from Service Corporation International, and we can once again say the Baker-Post Funeral Home & Cremation Center is family-owned and family-operated by a Manassas family.

As a full service funeral home, our facility has been design to accommodate any and all religious customs. We provide traditional, on-site cremations and pre-arranged services. We also provide out of state and international funeral arrangements. We also provide assistance with insurance papers, veteran forms, social security, and any other paperwork.

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“He who experiences the unity of life sees his own Self in all beings…”
~ Buddha

That unity of life is what drives us to embrace all customs and traditions. Families come to us fully confident that we will acknowledge their heritage, and facilitate its expression in rites and rituals that heal and transform.

We will be honored to do the same for your family. Please call us at (703) 368-3116 to share your needs and expectations, or stop by our office to explore how we can best serve your family.




Michael Post Owner, Licensed Funeral Director, Certified Crematory Operator mike@bakerpostfh.com	Mike has been involved in the funeral business for over 19 years, being a licensed funeral director for over 15 years. He is licensed in Virginia, Washington, D.C., and New York and is a Maryland Courtesy Card Holder. He is also a CANA certified crematory operator. Mike graduated from the Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science, and received a Bachelor's Degree in Business from Empire State College. He was the Licensed Director and Manager of the Baker Funeral Home for over four years, and now, along with his wife Gina, are the owners and operators of the Baker-Post Funeral Home & Cremation Center, a family owned and family operated business. He is a Notary in the State of Virginia, resident of the City of Manassas with his wife and three children, a member of Grace United Methodist Church in Manassas where he has served as a Trustee, and a member of the Rotary Club of Manassas where he has served as the Secretary and on their foundation board. Mike also currently serves as a Board Member of Historic Manassas, Inc. “I know the importance of the work I’ve chosen. I’m just grateful for the opportunities I’ve been given, and know that they have led me to where we are today – in the finest funeral home in Manassas.”
Gina Post Owner and Funeral Assistant gina@bakerpostfh.com	Gina has walked alongside Mike in his career path since the very beginning; in fact, they were high school sweethearts. Today, they continue to build on their foundation of commitment by serving the families of Manassas as independent funeral professionals. “My experience in the retail marketplace gave me strong human relations and organizational skills. I consider them to be invaluable in the work Mike and I do together.”
Richard Merlo Licensed Funeral Director and Certified Crematory Operator rick@bakerpostfh.com	Richard is the father-in-law of Michael Post. He has an associate degree in business management, and has over 32 years of management experience, 9 of which was served as the Vice-president of Clinical Services of Olean General Hospital, Olean, NY. He has been a resident of the City of Manassas since 2003, working as a funeral assistant, a registered intern in the State of Virginia, and now a Virginia Licensed Funeral Director. He is a 2011 graduate of John Tyler Community College, and is also a CANA certified crematory operator, a Notary in the State of Virginia, and a member of the Manassas Host Lions Club and Grace United Methodist Church. “One needs to truly care for those in their time of grief. I believe Funeral Directors are born, and not made.” Richard has been married to his wife Diane for over 40 years, and has three daughters and six grandchildren. In his spare time, he is an active member of the Manassas Host Lions Club, and enjoys watching his favorite professional sporting teams: the Buffalo Bills, Baltimore Orioles, and the Buffalo Sabres.
Diane Merlo Funeral Assistant	Standing alongside the other members of the family who serve others under the eaves of the Baker-Post Funeral Home is our wonderful funeral assistant of five years, Diane. She works with her daughter, Gina, and son-in-law, Michael – as well as her husband, Richard. Complementing the strengths of those around her with her faith and compassion, Diane helps families to shoulder the burden of their loss. “I’m here to make their journey just a bit easier.”
Jackie Mettee Funeral Assistant and Certified Crematory Operator jackie@bakerpostfh.com	With less than five years in funeral service, Jackie brings a youthful, fresh energy to the families we serve. The fact that she is a member of various humane societies, on the national and local level documents her compassionate nature. She is also a CANA certified crematory operator. “I enjoy being able to work in the caring and cohesive family atmosphere of Baker-Post. It's not easy to find a funeral home that is able to offer such a vast range of services, from basic and traditional to modern and high-tech. Our versitility is unique and beneficial to all the different families who come in our door.”
Jason Wilsher Funeral Assistant	Serving as a funeral assistant, Jason brings his unique skills and perspectives to bear in every situation. We are pleased to have him as part of the staff, as are the families he serves. “I came to funeral service without fully realizing how powerful this vocation is; serving families in their most difficult time is both emotionally-satisfying, and spiritually-rewarding.” He is a graduate of Osbourn High School and Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, having been awarded his Bachelor of Science degree in Marketing. Jason, his wife, Mary, and their three children are Manassas natives. When Jason is not working, he enjoys spending time with his family, golfing and singing in the praise band at church.
Michael D. Ward Licensed Funeral Director and Certified Crematory Operator mikew@bakerpostfh.com	The Baker-Post family is excited to welcome Mike Ward, and his tremendous experience in the funeral industry, to our family owned and operated funeral home. Mike was born and raised in Petersburg, Virginia, and is a 1975 graduate of John Tyler Community College in Chester, Virginia where he received an Associate Degree in Mortuary Science. He has been a licensed funeral director in Virginia for over 36 years and is also a CANA certified crematory operator. Mike was a resident of the City of Manassas for over 12 years, working at the former Lee Funeral Home. He also serves as Notary Public in the State of Virginia, and his interests include spending time with his wife, Kay, of 17 years, their five children, one grandson, playing the drums, and supporting the Chicago Bears. “I consider it an honor and a privilege to be a part of a funeral home where families really do matter most”


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