Our Team
Diann Rowat
Diann became a Licensed Funeral Director after cultivating a background in nursing. Since 1996 Diann has been serving Alberta families with care and compassion and guiding them in their time of need. In her time off, Diann enjoys camping, golfing, and travelling with her husband, her two children, and her five grandchildren.
“I am passionate about our roots and history. I am so proud that we truly care about the families we are serving. All of our staff are kind and compassionate souls and we are fortunate to have them as a member of our team.”- Diann Rowat
Crissinda Rowat
Crissinda is a Licensed Funeral Director and Embalmer. She has delivered compassionate care to the families we serve and shared her thoughtful leadership skills and insights as manager of the team at Prairie Rose since 1997. In her personal time, Crissinda enjoys spending time with family and friends, camping, dirt biking, traveling, and walking her bull mastiff.
“I am proud that we are able to provide families with options at an affordable cost, during a difficult time in their lives. There are no high-pressure sales. Our team all works cohesively together to provide the best service available.”- Crissinda Rowat
Elizabeth Rennie
Elizabeth became a licensed Funeral Director and Embalmer in May 2023 and has been helping Prairie Rose families since March of 2022. In her free time, Elizabeth loves hiking, camping with her children, and also reading, playing the piano, knitting, and spinning raw wool into beautiful yarn for her projects.
“I think it is so important to make meaningful connections with every family as we guide them through the final arrangements for their loved ones.”- Elizabeth Rennie
Amy Boughazale
With over 22 years serving in the industry, Amy brings insight and experience to the team at Prairie Rose. Amy trained as a funeral director at Humber College in Ontario and has been with Prairie Rose since 2022 after moving with her family of five and her dog to Alberta. During her time off, Amy and her family are active in multiple sports and running, and taking advantage of Alberta’s sunny days to enjoy everything the province has to offer.
“I chose this line of work because I find it very rewarding being able to help families and make things easier and less stressful during such difficult and emotional times.”- Amy Boughazale
April Greene
April guides our families through the process of pre-planning so they may clarify their wishes for cremation or burial, the type of service, specific religious, cultural, or family traditions they wish to include, and more. On her own time, April enjoys spending time camping with family and friends and watching her two boys train and compete in motocross and dirt biking.
“I love that Prairie Rose is family-focused and that I can help clients understand their options and ensure they have the opportunity to make each selection and decision that is important to them.”- April Greene
Cody Gunoff
Cody has been a valued part of the Prairie Rose team since 2015 and is a CANA and Facultative Certified Crematory Operator. Cody is an avid camper and dirt biker and aspires to one day be a professional Enduro rider.
“Prairie Rose has a very family focused workplace environment and I think we prioritize those family values for everyone we serve.”- Cody Gunoff
Michelle Meijndert
Michelle brings a wealth of accounting, bookkeeping, and Human Resources experience to the team at Prairie Rose. She enjoys camping with her husband and two adult children. She also loves biking, walking, standup paddle boarding, and everything related to life on the water. Michelle is a dedicated volunteer and committed to serving her community.
“I love that Prairie Rose Cremation & Funeral Services is different in an industry that sometimes has some negative connotations. We care about the families we serve and I think that makes all the difference!”- Michelle Meijndert
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Contact Prairie Rose Cremation & Funeral Services by calling us at 1-403-216-5111 or by filling out the contact form below to set up a consultation.
