ABOUT US

Rob began his career in service and leadership by enrolling in the Officer Training Program at the Royal Military College of Canada in 1989. After earning his funeral director and embalmer license in 1993, he purchased Burquitlam Funeral Home that same year—continuing a proud family legacy as a second-generation funeral director.

Following the 2023 merger with Kearney Funeral Services, Rob took on leadership of the Preneed Department while continuing to serve as an active owner in the business. He is dedicated to helping families plan ahead with clarity, care, and confidence—bringing decades of experience to an evolving and essential area of funeral service.

Outside of work, Rob and his wife Tammy stay busy raising their four kids and two cats.

Ryan Crean is the CEO of Kearney Funeral Services and RSR Family Holdings, leading a family-owned funeral care company with more than a century of history and four generations of family service across British Columbia. 

Ryan’s path into the business was both inherited and chosen. He grew up around the family firm and worked in it from a young age. When his mother passed away he returned to the business to complete his apprenticeship and support his family. An experience that gave him something few in his profession have: a personal understanding of what it means to sit on the family’s side of the arrangement table. He went on to earn a bachelor’s degree in Physics from Simon Fraser University, drawn by a lifelong passion for science and a first-principles way of solving problems. When the company later faced succession, Ryan recognized how much the mission mattered and came back to lead Kearney’s. 

Under his leadership, Kearney’s has grown from three locations to six, completed a merger with Burquitlam, and brought several funeral businesses together under RSR Family Holdings all while transitioning the firm to its next generation and building a leadership team defined by care and shared purpose. 

Ryan is building a deliberate alternative to corporate-run funeral service. As a generation of independent owners retires, he wants Kearney’s to be the company they would choose to carry their legacy forward: Canadian-owned, flat, transparent, and guided by values the company genuinely lives. His ambition is for Kearney’s to be the premier independent funeral care provider in Western Canada. 

Ryan lives in Squamish, British Columbia, with his wife Jen and their two children. He is an avid reader and spends his time outdoors ski touring, mountain biking, and exploring the mountains he calls home. 

Kristen Wesley is the Location Manager at Burquitlam Funeral Home, where she brings over 30 years of experience and a strong commitment to her work. She began her journey in the profession at just 15 years old and has built a lifelong career as a licensed funeral director and embalmer, built on compassion, service, and quiet strength.

Throughout her career, Kristen has supported countless families through moments of grief with calm guidance and heartfelt care. She leads by example—mentoring her team, building trust in the community, and always showing up with sincerity, respect and empathy. Whether she’s behind the scenes or by a family’s side, Kristen’s presence is both steadying and reassuring.

Outside the funeral home, Kristen reconnects with what grounds her most: long hikes to peaceful places, star-filled skies, and quiet moments that offer perspective. Her home is full—in the best way—with 8 cats, 2 dogs, and at the heart of it all, she’s a proud mom to three wonderful sons.

Daniel joined us in early 2025, bringing over 20 years of experience in the funeral industry. A licensed Funeral Director since 2012, he is deeply committed to delivering compassionate, respectful, and professional care to the families we serve.

Cody was born and raised in Port Coquitlam. After several years in the hospitality industry, he decided to care for people in a new way and joined the Burquitlam Transfer Centre. 

Thanks to his compassion and eagerness to learn, Cody advanced to the role of funeral director assistant at Burquitlam Funeral Home.

Although he is relatively new to the industry, Cody is highly regarded by his peers for his empathy and dedication to supporting families and their loved ones.

Megan is proud to be born and raised in Coquitlam. She joined the Burquitlam Funeral Home family as a funeral assistant in 2015 and has experience in funeral service as a receptionist, and administrative assistant.

As of 2024, Megan has become the Manager of the Burquitlam Transfer Centre.