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When a funeral goes smoothly, it is not by accident or good luck, but because no detail has been overlooked.  Every team member has been highly schooled in every aspect of old-fashioned service with excellence.

Well before the family and friends arrive for the service, the director meets with his or her team and assigns their responsibilities.  Every one from the pianist, who can play a wide selection of music from popular tunes to more traditional hymns and familiar classics, to the person greeting the friends and relatives, directing them to the location of the service, is given a list with their assigned duties.  Everything possible is done to make certain each funeral meets the demanding standards that have singled out Burquitlam Funeral Home since 1962 as the Family Funeral Home of choice for hundreds of families.
 

Rob McCormick - Rob has been the owner of Burquitlam Funeral Home since 1992.  Born into a family of funeral directors, his decision to join the ranks came after attending Royal Military College in Kingston, Ontario.  Rob and Tammy, their daughter Patricia and son Ayden live in Anmore.  Rob's fairness, understanding and sense of humour have been a constant source of strength to all those he contacts.

Steve Hosking - Steve is the General Manager of Burquitlam Funeral Home.   Steve, Paula and son Tyson make their home in Port Coquitlam.   As a non-family member of the staff, he is fondly referred to as "The Referee".  (Managing a family owned business has its moments!)  He imparts a sense of security and fairness to the entire staff.  Steve is the son of Archdeacon Al Hosking, a retired Anglican clergyman who presides over many services at Burquitlam Funeral Home.

Randy McCormick - As 'dad' to the rest of the staff, Randy brings over 30 years of experience in funeral service to Burquitlam Funeral Home.  He writes weekly articles for local newspapers and oversees much of the Public Relations duties.  Randy firmly believes that one should balance business life between learning, working and teaching.  He now enjoys the 'teaching' stage of his career.  Randy is married to Dee.  Their little black pug dog, Muffin, is usually at their side.

Dee McCormick - After being a full-time mom, Dee originally worked part-time in the main office and once she started, she never looked back.  "Mom" is now manager of Rob's Port Coquitlam arrangement office.  She is district registrar as well as a licensed Funeral Director.  Dee and Randy were married in 1969 and are proud of their 'funeral director' family.  Now grandchildren expand the family circle even wider, much to Gramma and Grampa's delight.

Raeanne Leduc - Randy and Dee are blessed with twin daughters, Raeanne and Rochelle. Rae has worked in the family business as a 'Funeral Director' for many years after having enjoyed successful careers in the world of marketing and commerce. Rae's husband Jay, a West Vancouver firefighter, and their son Jaxon help focus energy on true family values. She is the 'sportswoman' in the family, successfully competing in 'Open' and 'AAA' volleyball. As a workshop presenter at the World Gathering on Bereavement in August 2005, Rae is making her mark on the speaking circuit. 

Amy Dureau - Amy joined Burquitlam Funeral Home as Office Administrator in 2001.  As a single mom, she knows the true meaning of 'work ethic' and is devoted to her daughter Stephanie.  Amy's warm manner and genuine caring endear her to all who call us for assistance.  All are assured that they are in the best of hands when they hear her voice.

Wally Shea - Wally is in charge of Burquitlam's entire Pre-Planning program, but seems to be everywhere when it comes to helping.  He is married to Gayle and they have two children, April and Stephen.  They are very active in the Anglican church where Wally is an accomplished musician.  Wally is a valued asset to the staff and provides an important connection to those wondering where to turn for answers.  Wally is a C.P.C. (Certified Pre-Planning Counselor) and assists families in filing Canada Pension Plan forms as well as helping with the Executors Toolkit.

Debbie Kohler - Debbie was born in Abbotsford B.C. and was raised in Aldergrove where she still resides with her husband Andy. She complements the staff in so many ways and her bubbly personality and special gifts of caring endear her to all she meets. After 12 years of pursuing her dream, she has finally fulfilled her life's goal as a licensed funeral director and embalmer.

Muffin the Pug - Muffin is the resident 'pet therapist' at Burquitlam Funeral Home.  She plays a very important role in the healing process of many we serve.  'Pet therapy' is quickly being recognized as being helpful to those experiencing a loss.  One only has to look at her quizzical little expression to acknowledge the famous quote:  "The entire of the unknown is summed up in a pet's adoring gaze."

 

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