Our Team
Meet our team
Our experienced, dedicated team is here to serve our members and advance the Funeral Service Profession across the province. We look forward to hearing from our members and welcome your feedback.
BCFA Leadership
Shane Dickson
ChairShane Dickson
ChairBorn and raised in Vancouver, Shane has always embraced the West Coast lifestyle. Along with his wife Brenda and 2 boys Connor and Blake, he enjoys camping, fishing, snowboarding and generally being outdoors.
Shane started in the profession in 1999 and graduated from the apprenticeship program…
Jason Meidl
Vice ChairJason Meidl
Vice Chair
Jason Meidl is a dedicated funeral director with many years of experience in the funeral profession. He is the Managing Director and Owner of Creston Valley Funeral Services, a well-respected family-owned funeral home located in Creston, British Columbia.
Jason’s passion for helping families during difficult times led him to pursue a career in funeral service. He obtained his Funeral Director diploma from the Canadian College of Funeral Service in 2017 and has been serving families ever since. Jason is known for his compassionate and attentive approach, providing families with the support and guidance they need during challenging times.
Athena Theodorakakis
Past ChairAthena Theodorakakis
Past Chair
Athena has been with the BCFA since 2015 serving as Chair of the Education and Apprenticeship committee, Finance Chair and President of the Association for a two-year term (2023-2025).
Having a background in tourism and hospitality, Athena found her calling into Funeral Service in 2005…
BCFA Directors
Dan Baxter
External Relations and Advocacy ChairDan Baxter
External Relations and Advocacy ChairDan was born in Winnipeg, Manitoba before moving to the west coast with his family at a very young age. Upon graduation from University of BC with a degree in engineering, he began officer training with the Canadian Armed Forces in which he served for 5 years including 3½ years under NATO command in Germany…
Kevin Hurford
Director, Professional Education and Member Services CommitteeKevin Hurford
Director, Professional Education and Member Services
Kevin’s career in the cemetery and funeral profession began in 2020 at Valley View Cemetery by Arbor Memorial, where he first joined the team as a Family Services Director. With a strong interest in serving families and supporting his colleagues, he moved into roles that allowed him to contribute to team development, day‑to‑day operations, and the overall experience families have when they come to Valley View Cemetery.
Howard Jampolsky
Director, External Relations and Advocacy CommitteeHoward Jampolsky
Director, External Relations and AdvocacyHoward was born and raised in Vancouver and has lived in Richmond for the past 28 years. He and his wife Marla have three children – Marissa (27), Elise (24), and Jake (14). Howard got his start in business working for his family’s retail clothing chain in the 1980s and 90s. in 1997, he founded…
Dane Chasca
Director, Apprenticeship and Education CommitteeDane Chasca
Director, Apprenticeship and Education
Dane was born in Calgary, Alberta, and lived in Ontario during his formative years, returning to the west in the summer months to help out at the family funeral home. He grew up in the funeral home, assisting wherever he could. After graduating from high school, Dane moved to Cranbrook and joined his father, John and the team at McPherson Funeral Services. He graduated from The Canadian College of Funeral Service in 2015 as a Licensed Funeral Director and Embalmer, at that time becoming one of the youngest licensees in the province.
Kerry Haynes
Director, Professional Education and Member Services CommitteeKerry Haynes
Director, Professional Education and Member Services Committee
Kerry grew up in Coquitlam and lives in Maple Ridge he has two teenage boys and is actively involved in his church and community both in Maple Ridge as well as his hometown of Coquitlam BC. He is employed full time at the City of Coquitlam Cemetery, Robinson Memorial Park, for the past 20 years. He also works part time in funeral service which he has done since a very young age.
Sara Lawson
Director, External Relations and Advocacy CommitteeSara Lawson
Director, External Relations and Advocacy
Sara started in the funeral profession in Central Alberta in 1998, completing her apprenticeship as a funeral director and embalmer in 2000. She spent the majority of her career in BC and is currently the General Manager of the Kamloops area of funeral homes with Dignity Memorial, including Schoening Funeral Service, First Memorial, Merritt Funeral Chapel and Pine Grove Crematorium.
Erin MacPherson
DirectorErin MacPherson
Director
Erin MacPherson is the Manager of Richmond Funeral Home and has more than 15 years of experience serving families and leading funeral service professionals. Throughout her career, she has developed expertise in funeral operations, team leadership, community engagement, family service, education, and business development…
Caroline Povey
DirectorCaroline Povey
Director
Caroline Povey is the General Manager of Victory Memorial Park and Funeral Centre with SCI Canada, overseeing both funeral home and cemetery operations. She has over 10 years of experience in funeral services and is a licensed Funeral Director and Embalmer.
Born and raised in Vancouver, British Columbia, Caroline is deeply committed to serving her community…
BCFA Staff
Mary Boker
Executive Assistant and Program AdministratorMary Boker
Executive Assistant and Program AdministratorAfter settling in Chilliwack with her Dairy Farmer husband, Mary began my 20 years in funeral service, beginning as Office Manager in 2003. Mary was encouraged to grow into new but familiar aspects of the profession and began her own unexpected journey to licensing in 2012. As life changed personally, the decision for Mary to…
