For inquiries, please contact us at: 250-391-1540
Our Dedicated Staff
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
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
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.
