Our Core Values
Visionary
Customer-Driven
Excellence
Organizational &
Personal Learning
Innovative Management
by Fact
Social
Responsibility
Results
Driven Focus
High Moral and
Ethical Standards
Guy Winstead began his career in funeral service in 1985 at his family’s funeral home in Hattiesburg, Mississippi. After the death of his father-in-law in 1996, Guy experienced first-hand the funeral arrangement process from the grieving family’s perspective. That moment proved pivotal, prompting his transition from at-need services to a dedicated focus on pre-need planning.
After several years as a pre-need agent, Guy advanced into leadership and management roles. Over the next seven years, he successfully expanded his territory from South Mississippi to the entire Southeast, overseeing operations across Arkansas, Louisiana, Eastward to the Carolinas. In the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina in 2005, Guy focused on a new professional direction.
In this new opportunity, Guy served as the VP of Sales for a publicly traded company specializing in the marketing and sale of prepaid funeral services. In this role, Guy was instrumental in product development, sales leadership, recruitment, and the execution of nationwide marketing strategies. Over nearly two decades, he helped build the organization into a recognized national presence. In 2025 Guy founded Pinnacle Funeral Partners.
Today, Guy brings the full scope of his experience, leadership, and proven expertise to Pinnacle Funeral Partners, delivering the same strategic insight and results-driven approach that have driven growth for organizations throughout his career.
Meet Our Specialist
Guy V. Winstead, CPC
President of Pinnacle Funeral Partners
I truly believe that family values and tradition are at the heart of what we do. We are committed to helping improve, and we’re committed to helping improve the funeral profession while making sure the public understands the services we provide.
The funeral profession is changing, with new ideas and trends shaping the way we serve families. Our mission is to give our partner funeral homes the support and services they need to stay ahead and serve with confidence. It would be an honor to partner with you and your funeral home and I look forward to becoming part of your extended family.
We’re especially grateful for the hard-working funeral directors and preneed professionals who show compassion every single day, often during a family’s most difficult moments. Your dedication to honoring lives and comforting others reflects the values we hold close. As a company rooted in faith, we aim to support you with integrity, respect, and a commitment to excellence.
Thank you for standing with us in our mission to make a meaningful difference in the lives of the families we serve.