Where it all started…
Some young people dream of being astronauts or firemen or mothers. Some imagine themselves selling out stadiums with their name in lights, or creating things that don’t yet exist. In the sixth grade, when my career aptitude test recommended “mortician” as the best choice for me, my vision became clear.
After high school I put in the work to make my ambitions a reality, first working in entry level positions in the funeral industry, then graduating from training as a mortician in 1990. Straight afterwards I began working in an established funeral home in Winnipeg, MB. Over the course of 10 years I learned and grew in my ability to serve families in their greatest time of need. I noticed, however, that the current way of doing funerals left something to be desired.
Funeral directing has never been just a job for me - it’s a passion and a privilege.
In 1994 I opened my own one-man business as “Rock Fontaine Funeral Director” and began to shape a funeral-planning experience that put grieving families first; cutting costs and increasing comfort for my beloved clients. While my experience and my team have grown and changed over time, my values and convictions have remained the same. They’re what set me apart from the rest.
There were hurting people who were being underserved, and I made it my mission to be the solution to this issue.
At every step of the way, my service is:
RESPECTFUL AND DIGNIFIED
Every. Single. Person. is valuable , and is worthy of being treated as such. No matter where you come from or what your budget, you will be treated with the same excellent level of service. It’s a true privilege to be chosen as the person who will tend to someone after their passing. Every step of the way, from their place of passing, in transport, and as they are put to rest I treat the deceased with the same dignity that I would want for my own loved one.
ALL-INCLUSIVE AND SIMPLIFIED
There’s nothing worse than added confusion when you’re in the middle of overwhelming emotion. Most of life’s important decisions happen in your home. Planning a funeral should be no different. This is why I choose to meet families in the comfort of their homes when the need to plan a funeral arises. Offer up your concerns, questions, and to-do-lists and trade them for clarity from this very first meeting on.
PERSONAL & COMFORTING
There is no one way to grieve and there is certainly no one-size-fits all approach that could adequately honour the life of the person you love. Your memories, values, and desires will be heard out and incorporated every step of the way. I’m here to ensure you are cared for and respected.
I am ready to serve you
and am honoured to do so.
Serving you with honour, respect, and dignity
Sincerely,