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. 

Suzanne Hennig is a dedicated Funeral Director who brings compassion, professionalism, and extensive industry experience to every family she serves. Throughout her career, Suzanne has worked in large, high-volume funeral homes with Arbor Memorial and Mount Pleasant Group in Ontario, supporting families through difficult times with empathy, attention to detail, and exceptional care.

Her commitment to service and leadership led her to a variety of roles, including Team Lead, Community Liaison, and Preceptor, where she mentored numerous funeral service interns as they developed their skills and began their professional journeys. Suzanne is passionate about fostering growth in others while building strong relationships within the communities she serves.

Suzanne recently relocated to British Columbia to join the Kearney team, embracing an exciting new challenge and leadership opportunity. The move was also a personal one, allowing her to be closer to her family, including her daughters who live on the West Coast and in the Northwest Territories, as well as her two granddaughters.

Outside of her professional life, Suzanne has a lifelong passion for paddling and competition. As a former high-level athlete, she competed in both Outrigger Canoe racing and as a member of Team Canada Dragon Boat. Living so close to the ocean is an exciting new chapter, giving her the opportunity to enjoy the coastal lifestyle and reconnect with the water that has played such an important role throughout her life.

Known for her calm presence, caring nature, and dedication to personalized service, Suzanne believes every life deserves to be honoured with dignity and authenticity. She is committed to helping families create meaningful tributes that celebrate unique lives and provide comfort, support, and lasting memories.

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.

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.