About Us

About Us

Who We Are

Remember Me began back in 2000 when co-owner and founder, Brandon Hyde, provided photography services (as Perspective Digital Imaging and Photography) for Ralph Buckner Funeral Homes in Cleveland, TN via Bartolo and Assoc. advertising.  During this time, Buckner was exploring offering photo memorials in house, but lacked the staff and expertise.  A photo memorial service was created specifically for Ralph Buckner and the infrastructure for what would later become Remember Me was born!

During this time, we experienced our own loss with our family that gave what we do new meaning.  Providing memorials for our own family helped us to see first hand how much a simple gesture of comfort through one of these photo memorials could make a difference.  It was at this point we knew there was a greater purpose in our mission to provide these services and the heart of Remember Me began to emerge.

When my cousin who was like a brother to me, Nathan Russo, passed away, my wife and partner in all of this, Danielle, and I welcomed our first child into the world and we named him Nathan in honor of my cousin.  The moment he was born, a song by Mark Schultz played called "Remember Me" and it became a special moment in our lives.  Years later when my uncle and Nathan's father, Danny Russo, passed away, that same song came on the radio as we pulled into the parking lot of the funeral home.  We knew that "Remember Me" would be the perfect name for the photo memorial service that would later become one of the leading funeral home and cemetery photo memorial services in the eastern U.S..  

Remember Me expanded when a friend in the industry suggested using the service as a tool for counselors and sales managers to introduce new clients to the pre-need opportunities available.  It was a match made in heaven as our service has not only provided comfort to countless families over the years, but it has also helped counselors and sales managers with their jobs.  

Remember Me is so much more than just a business to us.  It is a ministry and a life long mission to  not only help families who have suffered loss... but also a way to provide a tool for funeral homes and cemeteries to make their jobs just a little bit easier and even more rewarding.  We always strive to provide the best possible customer service to both you and your families because we truly know how loss of a loved one affects everyone involved.  

We really do love what we do and we hope we can help you as you consider using Remember Me to provide the same kind of comfort as it did our own family.

God bless you!  

All the best,
Brandon and Danielle Hyde

Brandon and Danielle both graduated from Lee University in 1997.  Brandon studied communications and Danielle studied Christian education.  They have been married for almost 30 years and have three children, Nathan, Conner and Brookelyn. 


Brandon began his career as a professional photographer and digital imaging specialist both independently as Perspective Digital Imaging and Photography and for CPQ Professional Imaging and Hughes Photographics in Cleveland, TN.  Brandon has had the privilege of photographing events such as the Indy 500, NFL and WERA Suzuki Cup and providing photography services for Sports Illustrated and Get Motivated seminars.  Some of his subjects include Rudy Guiliani, Zig Ziglar, President Jimmy Carter, Jerry Lewis, Mary Lou Retton, Jake Delhome, John Fox, Warrick Dunn, and Lynn St. James.  Brandon has also trained some of the worlds leading photographers on digital imaging and digital photography during his time with international commercial film lab, CPQ Professional Imaging.  Many of the scenic backgrounds you will find in the Remember Me selection binder are from his personal scenic photography collection.  Brandon is very active at his church and has worked as a lay person in both music worship, married couple ministries, and children's ministries. In his early 20s he was part of international ministry, New Life Ministries, traveling all over the US and parts of the former Soviet Union sharing the gospel through professional drama and children's ministry.  He cherishes his time spent with his family and in his spare time he enjoys traveling, outdoor activities and sim racing.  He credits his faith as the compass for his journey in life. 


Danielle has worked in church ministry as well as homemaking and homeschooling as well as assisting Brandon throughout the years with Perspective Photography.  She is co-founder of Remember Me and heads up both production and customer service at Remember Me.  Danielle was a collegiate athlete, playing volleyball for Lee University where she shined both on and off the court.  Danielle was recognized as being one of the premiere hitters in the NCCAA. In her younger years, Danielle was heavily involved in high school sports, competing in track, basketball and volleyball.  She also participated in the Junior Olympics while growing up in TX.  Danielle was also an assistant coach and later head coach for the "TEACH" co-op junior high girls volleyball.  For many years she was a stay at home mom, homeschooling and laying the foundation for their three children.  Her family has always been her greatest passion, but she has also loved studying nutrition and applying it to daily life.  Danielle is also very active at church helping with married ministry and children's ministry in the past and currently assisting vacation bible school ministry at their current church.  In her spare time, Danielle enjoys reading her Bible, being with her family, participating in sports, and traveling.  She also credits her faith as the center of her life.

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