Helena has been part of the Canadian College of Funeral Service team since 2005 and is the administrative manager. Before joining us, she gained valuable experience at various Winnipeg funeral homes, where she worked as an office administrator, funeral attendant, and cemetery administrator. Her rich background in funeral service truly makes her a treasured college member. Helena’s enthusiasm and dedication have made a big difference in our success. She continues to build strong relationships with students, apprentices, and professionals from all over Canada and is always eager to provide answers and share knowledge. Helena’s commitment to creating a supportive environment helps everyone feel welcome and thrive in their educational journey.

In 2024, Ruth became an instructor at the Canadian College of Funeral Service. She graduated and obtained her Alberta funeral director and embalmer licence in 2018. With a Master of Arts in Anthropology from the University of Alberta, she previously worked as a teaching assistant focused on human skeletal anatomy. Ruth has extensive experience in Edmonton funeral homes, especially in handling challenging cases and mentoring students in embalming. She is passionate about guiding and educating students entering the profession. Ruth plays a vital role in providing the high educational standard for which the college is known by teaching embalming courses to the next general of funeral professionals.