About Us

The Dangler Family of Funeral Homes

Elizabeth A. Dangler*, Owner & President

Betty is the non-licensed owner of Dangler Funeral Homes, Inc. She was named President after the death of her husband, James E. Dangler, in 2005. The Dangler family has served families since 1974 and Betty has been an integral part of that service. Betty has her Masters in Psychology in Organizational Behavior. She is a certified Life Coach and works with people in transition. In addition, Betty is a Grief Recovery Specialist and uses the Grief Recovery Method to help individuals heal after a loss. Betty’s practice includes working one on one or with groups as well as workshops and seminars. Betty is involved in various organizations in her community and is an active member of her parish. During her leisure time she enjoys exercise, music and NYC plays. She loves spending time with her family and is kept busy with her three grandchildren.

Christine M. Dangler, Licensed Funeral Director

Christine is a licensed funeral director and the manager of Dangler Funeral Home, Inc. in Morris Plains, NJ. She graduated from Oak Knoll School in Summit, NJ; earned her bachelors degree from Northeastern University in Boston, MA; and received her diploma in Mortuary Science from the American Academy of McAllister Institute in New York. Although the manager at Dangler Funeral Home, Inc. of Morris Plains, NJ, Christine also works at Burroughs, Kohr & Dangler Funeral Home, Inc. in Madison, NJ. Christine has worked at both locations since 2005. She resides with her husband in Morris Plains, NJ. In addition to her busy schedule, Christine enjoys running, exercising at the gym, and spoiling her niece and nephews.


Kip M. Dangler, Licensed Funeral Director

Kip is a licensed funeral director and the manager of Burroughs, Kohr & Dangler Funeral Home, Inc. in Madison, NJ. He graduated from Immaculate Conception High School in Montclair, NJ; earned his associates degree from Morris County Community College and his bachelors degree from Jersey City State College; and received his diploma in Mortuary Science from Mercer County College in New Jersey. Although the manager at Burroughs, Kohr & Dangler Funeral Home, Inc. of Madison, NJ, Kip also works at Dangler Funeral Home, Inc. in Morris Plains, NJ. Kip has worked at both locations since 1986. He resides in Whippany, NJ with his family. In his spare time, Kip enjoys coaching little league and junior league baseball, and spending time with friends and family.

Samantha E. Muro, Licensed Funeral Director

Samantha is a licensed Funeral Director. She graduated from Parsippany High School in Parsippany, NJ; earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Finance and Management from Centenary University in Hackettstown, NJ; and received her diploma in Mortuary Sciences and Funeral Services from the American Academy McAllister Institute of Funeral Services in New York. Samantha works at both Burroughs, Kohr & Dangler Funeral Home, Inc. in Madison, NJ and Dangler Funeral Home, Inc. in Morris Plains, NJ. Samantha resides in Lake Hiawatha, NJ with her family. When Samantha has spare time, she enjoys hiking, doing yoga, and spending time outside during the nice weather.



*Denotes a professional who is un-licensed and not qualified to make funeral arrangements, embalm, or conduct funerals.