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Bridging the gap between our past and our future...

Licensed Funeral Director, Embalmer, Cosmetic Reconstructive Specialist and Desairologist
NXT Generation Mortuary Support Services, LLC - Serving Mortuaries City, State, and Nationwide
Family Owned and Operated
Text or Call for Support: 480-433-0045

About Founder/Owner

Monica H. Torres, the founder/owner of NXT Generation Mortuary Support Services, LLC is a CFSP and is licensed as an AZ Funeral Director, Embalmer, Desairologist and Reconstructive Specialist. Her advanced training in post mortem reconstructive demi-surgery was completed at the Fountain National Academy of Professional Embalming Skills in Springfield, MO. Monica earned her bachelor’s degree in Recreation Management with Emphasis in Tourism and Event Planning from ASU which led her to open her first small salon and spa business at the age of 18. While still an Embalming Intern, she completed a guided text and Desairology course named “Airbrush Artistry for Cosmetic Use in the Prep Room and Restorative Art.” Accredited by the Arizona State Board of Funeral Directors and Embalmers, the course is still in use as an innovative training tool in Desairology for Embalmers and students of Mortuary Science. Monica lives in Phoenix, AZ with her Service Dog Fancy where she enjoys dog training/handling and city life.

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About NXT Generation:

No time? Outsource with a trusted and licensed professional. NXT Generation Mortuary Support Services is a progressive AZ based business that serves funeral homes and offers professional advice to the public regarding death care options.

As death care professionals, we have all seen the rapid rate of change in the funeral industry. The time has come for the next generation of funeral service professionals to make their mark in time and evolve with the industry.

NXT Generation is committed to quality, and a higher standard of service. Experience compassionate customized family care, attention to detail, and the specialized skills that NXT Generation Mortuary Support Services has to offer.

Mortuary Support Solutions

• Funeral Directing

• Trade Embalming

• Desairology Services

• Program Development

• Accredited Continued Education

• Skilled Restoration and Reconstruction
• Guided and assisted family participation dress sessions
• Spanish –English Translation Service
• Consulting

Mortuary Staffing Solutions Funeral Directing & Embalming

-Coverage for employee vacation time

-Coverage for sick leave time

-Coverage for maternity leave

-Unexpected high volume backup

-Personal family crisis coverage

-Mass fatality back up and assistance

-Coverage for funeral services, memorials, and receptions

Public Outreach Program Development

NXT Generation is available to plan your company’s next public outreach event in your local community. NXT Generation concentrates on developing customized programs to fit your budget and helps to foster relationships within the community.

Accredited Continued Education

Family Assisted Dress Experience

Progressive Desairology For the Modern Embalmer

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Family Assisted Dress Experience

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Restorative Artistry & Reconstruction

Let NXT Generation help you market this unique and specialized service to your families. Share the value of open casket viewing with your families by offering them the option to view their loved one regardless of the circumstances surrounding the death. NXT Generation uses innovative training and proven professional techniques to restore and reconstruct victims of MVA, GSW, crushing injuries, and other disfiguring injuries to an acceptable appearance. References are available upon request.
*services not guaranteed and subject to case analysis

Payment plans for small businesses

Being a small family owned business NXT Generation understands budgeting conflicts and works with mortuaries of all budgets to offers flexible payment options.

Professional Service Fees

Some of the main services are as follows:
Embalming, Professional Care of Un-embalmed Remains, Casketing, Dressing, Autopsy Repair, and Donor Repair.

Bridging the gap between our past and our future.

Embalming $175

Service Fee: Embalming chemicals, implements,
products, and PPEs provided by mortuary $175
Includes chemical treatment of the dead human body
concentrating on reducing the growth of microorganisms,
temporarily inhibiting organic decomposition and restoring
an acceptable physical appearance. Includes rejuvenating
facial treatment to remove blood, debris, dead skin cells,
hair/nail treatment, and overall sanitation and
preservation of the deceased

Professional Care for Un-embalmed Remains $150

A step above the industry standard this service includes
bathing, sanitation, setting of features, full desairology
services and dressing in hospital gown or personal apparel.

Casketing $50

Conscientious and dignified placement and positioning of
remains with special attention to detail and packaging.
Includes hair primping, makeup touch up for face and
hands. Includes conscientious placement of jewelry,
religious items, military items, and personal items

Dressing $50

Includes dignified dressing and preparation of remains,
applicable post-embalming treatments, and placement of
remains in plastic protective clothing, ironing, cleaning,
and tailoring of clothing including replacement of missing
buttons or other repairs. Professional consultation,
guidance, and assistance for family dress sessions and
other families who desire “Hands on Experience” dressing
and cosmetizing their loved one

Autopsy Repair and Restoration $350

*additional cost for over-sized cases

Donor Repair and Restoration $450

Includes skilled repair and restoration*additional cost for time over 8 hrs. and over-sized cases

*Services not available without professional lift equipment
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My Promise To You…

Being a family owned business we know the importance of customer relationships and understand what your hard earned reputation means to you.

Here to support you, NXT Generation is committed to giving the highest levels of compassionate and professional customer service.

I welcome you to review the services available to your mortuary and to ask questions regarding these services and operations.

Services are available daily, weekly, temporary, and long term contracting available.

We know that every family counts and every open casket funeral is your chance to shine.

We also know that although cremation families may not want a public viewing with embalming, they require special attention in areas such as planning celebration of life/reception events and guidance on final viewing options.

No job is too little or too big.

NXT Generation looks forward to being your support service of choice and welcomes you to the NXT Generation of funeral service!

Desairology Services

NXT Generation takes pride in offering end to end mortuary support solutions in all areas of preparation, including Desairology services. Family consultations are free. Whether your families require one on one attention or over the phone consultation, NXT Generation works with your Funeral Directors and Arrangers to assist and guide families with compassion in the most sensitive situations. NXT Generation specializes in cosmetic restoration ranging from beautiful French manicures to hard case jaundice camouflage. Have a special request? Just ask!

Assisted Family Dress and Viewing Experience ($100)

This new and unique “Experience” includes pre-service family counseling, guided one on one interaction with the deceased, licensed Funeral Director supervision, assistance dressing and manipulating of embalmed/un-embalmed remains, and professional Desairology assistance.

Post Mortem Hair Design and Restoration ($75 and up)

Post Mortem hair design for men, women, and children from basic cutting and styling to intricate hair restoration. Services include washing, shaping, coloring, highlighting, lowlighting, set styling, wig styling and application, antique and modern styling and up-dos, flat ironing, ethnic hair styling and fades, military haircuts, and hair extension application.

Post Mortem Hand and Nail Restoration ($35)

Post Mortem nail care for men, women, and children. Finger and nail replacement, artificial nail fill-ins, manicures, beautiful French manicures, and hand restoration for severely discolored cases including age spot and design for emaciated cases. Tissue building, skin rejuvenation, and spot embalming included.

Post Mortem Makeup Artistry ($35 and up)

Makeup artistry for men, women, and children includes the use of airbrush makeup, traditional mortuary makeup, and decedent’s personal makeup. Hard case makeup application available for jaundice, infants, carbon monoxide cases etc. Tissue building, skin rejuvenation, and feature enhancement included.