The Board of Directors of the Nova Scotia Board of Registration of Embalmers and Funeral Directors consists of the Registrar for Service Nova Scotia, one licensed embalmer appointed by the Minister, two licensed funeral directors appointed by the Minister, one licensed embalmer or funeral director elected by the Funeral Services Association of Nova Scotia, and two consumer advocates appointed by the Minister. Consumer advocates are, in the opinion of the Minister, appointed to represent the public interest and they are not and have never been an embalmer, a funeral director, an owner or operator of, or the holder of an interest in, a funeral home or an employee of any of them.
If you are interested in applying to become a board member, you can apply on the Agencies, Boards, and Commissions website through Service Nova Scotia at the following link:
https://novascotia.ca/exec_council/abc/
In addition, we have provided a list of the current Board members below and our staff contact information. Should you have any questions about your licensing requirements, duties, or benefits, or if you are a consumer wishing to file a professional complaint, please contact the Board office at the contact details below and our Executive Manager would be happy to assist:
| Executive Manager Email: executivemanager@nsbrefd.com For any inquiries, please contact our office at executivemanager@nsbrefd.com Our mailing address is 168 Hobsons Lake Drive, Suite 301, Beechville, NS B3S 0G4 |
| Adam Tipert, Chairperson, Government Appointment - Funeral Director |
| Denise Robichaud, Vice-Chair, Government Appointment - Embalmer |
| H. Andrew Huskilson, FSANS Representative |
| Andrew MacDiarmid, Government Appointment - Funeral Director |
| Kelly Wyer, Registrar Service Nova Scotia |
| Bruce Osborne, Government Appointment - Consumer Advocate |
| Valerie Wilson, Government Appointment - Consumer Advocate |
