Meet The Team
Death Care Services Inc. is a small, dedicated team of experienced professionals.
With over 65 years of experience between us, we are good at what we do. That said, none of us could do it alone.
We are a tight-knit group of people dedicated to offering Winnipeg the best in death care when a loved-one passes away.
SHANE NEUFELD
OWNER | GENERAL MANAGER | LE, LFD
Shane started as an apprentice Funeral Director in 1990. During his career he struggled with the direction funeral service was taking and wanted to offer something different. In 2014 he developed a completely new concept in the death care / funeral industry which has resonated very well with the community in Winnipeg.
Shane is married to Christy Neufeld, since 2001 and they have two lovely children, Ella and Brock.
DILLON GALONSKY
FUNERAL DIRECTOR | IT
Dillon holds a pivotal position within Death Care Services Inc., where his multifaceted responsibilities are executed with unparalleled proficiency.
As a compassionate and dedicated Funeral Director, Dillon brings significant experience to his role, ensuring families receive essential support and guidance during their most challenging times. He meticulously manages every service detail with care. Beyond his direct interactions with families, Dillon is also responsible for overseeing the company's website and obituary pages, with a particular focus on managing online forms and ensuring the security, accuracy, and reliability of the data collected—a task of paramount importance to our organization. He also creates heartfelt photo biographies, capturing the essence of lives celebrated. Dillon's commitment to excellence and passion for helping others make him an invaluable asset to both our team and the families we serve.
ALEXIS COOPMAN
TRIBUTE SPECIALIST | CREMATED REMAINS
Alexis brings her creativity and passion for storytelling to the team at Ethical Death Care, producing photo biography videos and slideshows for our families. She facilitates all obituary publications and creates heartwarming tribute web pages where friends and family can keep their loved ones’ memory alive through shared memories, condolence, and photographs. With an extensive background in writing and a keen eye for detail, Alexis firmly believes that every story matters and she is eager to help you tell it.
In addition to memorial tributes, Alexis processes all urn and jewelry orders, and is responsible for the organizing and packaging of cremated remains. She prepares the ashes for scattering, travel, as well as filling all urn and commemorative jewelry items with the utmost care and respect for each family’s wishes.
WILLEM (BILL) BREDEWOLD
MANAGER - LOGISTICS | MORTUARY
Willem (Bill) was born in the Netherlands and grew up on the family farm, and when he was older he enjoyed helping his grandfather at the local funeral home. Bill moved to Canada at the age of 18 and proudly became a Canadian citizen 5 years later. Since arriving in Canada, he has worked in the agriculture industry and then with Brinks Canada. He brings his unique skillset to his current role as a member of the team at Ethical Death Care, where he is in charge of the transportation of your loved ones and assisting with viewings and burials. He also helps keep the company's work vehicles in tip-top shape. Bill is proud to work with a wonderful group of people to help you through the hardest of times.
ERIN RUECKERT
MORTUARY | LOGISTICS SPECIALIST
Erin is a compassionate individual who has a passion for caring for both people and animals. With a background in both the medical and veterinary fields, she brings a wealth of experience and knowledge to her current role as a logistics coordinator at Ethical Death Care. In her role, Erin plays an important role in ensuring that each deceased individual is treated with the respect and dignity they deserve. From processing paperwork and forms to preparing the deceased for final goodbyes, Erin approaches each task with care and compassion, treating each person as if they were her own loved one. When she's not working, Erin can be found spending time with her beloved cats.
KIM CARPENTER
FACILITIES | MORTUARY | LOGISTICS
Kim began working as a hostess for our Life Celebrations at the inception of Ethical Death Care. Through the years we have also utilized her services in the maintenance and renovation of our facilities. In addition to these duties Kim has recently joined our logistics team, working together with Erin and Bill to bring your loved ones into our care.
Kim is also a key component relative to our Celebration of Life Events/Services. Her attention to detail and work ethic have contributed significantly to our reputation for being the leading provider of Life Celebration services in Manitoba.