Our Staff

Our Dedicated Staff

We are nothing without our dedicated funeral home staff. If you take a few minutes to get to know us, it will make your experience with us that much better.
John Smith Cremationist & Embalmer

JOHN SMITH

Embalmer & Funeral Director

John joined the Affordable Cremation & West Shore Crematorium team in 2022 as a Cremationist and Embalmer.


We are proud that as of 2023 John will now serve families as a Funeral Director.


He gained his Funeral Director and Embalmer licenses from the Canadian College of Funeral Service.


Email: J.smith@kearneyfs.com

Sarah Daigle Office Administrator & Certified Pre-Planner

RAINA BENNEFIELD

Location Manager

Funeral Director/Pre Need Consultant


Raina was born and raised in a small town in Saskatchewan. She attended Mount Royal College in Calgary in 2000 and completed the Funeral Director and Embalmer program. She transferred her Alberta license over to BC in 2013.


Raina is an avid volunteer with Kerry Park Minor Hockey and Cowichan Valley Thunder Lacrosse Associations.


Her and her husband enjoy travelling and she can often be found at the hockey arena or lacrosse fields watching her children's sports. 

Email: R.bennefield@kearneyfs.com


Christoph Piel Lead Cremationist

CHRISTOPH PIEL

Lead Cremationist

Christoph joined the West Shore Crematorium team in 2019 and has now developed years of experience 

to better serve families.

AMY DUREAU

Office Administrator

Amy joined the West Shore Crematorium team in 2024.

Employment Opportunities Stones Stacked on the Shoreline

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES


If you are interested in the profession or 

joining our team please contact us.


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