Katherine Scimmi

″Winner of the Sarnia Lambton Chamber of Commerce Business Leadership Award in 2007.″

Married to Greg for 26 years, we moved here to Sarnia 13 years ago along with our daughter Samantha. Born in Sarnia, and always wanting to return to his roots, my husband always called this city ″God's best kept secret″ and he was right, for I fell in love with the city immediately.

I have a strong administrative background and many years experience in the cremation/cemetery industry, but feel that I have found my calling in funeral service. Since coming to the firm I continue to expand my knowledge by taking courses and achieving accreditation in Bereavement and Grief, Crisis Intervention and Funeral Management. As well as my managerial responsibilities, I present educational programs in the local schools, in-house tours and lectures for many local groups such as victim services, caregivers and church groups and facilitate our Bereavement Support Groups.

I was the recipient of the 2003 Women's Initiative Award presented by the National Funeral Directors Association for my commitment and innovations in Funeral Service. I was privileged to be the second Canadian to ever receive this award. I have a commitment to giving back to this community and have volunteered for many organizations: Board volunteer for the Sarnia Community Foundation, Past Chair of the board of Bluewater Health, I represent funeral service on the Sarnia Lambton Palliative Care Association, Provincial End of Life Strategy Team, Provincial Death at Home Committee and Board Chair and past volunteer of Sarnia Lambton Victim Services.

In 2004 I completed my undergraduate requirements in Cemetery and Funeral Home Management through the International Cemetery and Funeral Association. I now have the opportunity to share my knowledge and help train others as the Dean of the College of Administration for the ICCFA University Program.

In October of 2005 I became a business partner in the corporation with Grant McKenzie. I am now President and Managing Partner of McKenzie & Blundy. The partnership will ensure the values and service excellence provided to this community for the past 62 years continues into the future. I pledge my commitment to serving families of this community ″Before, During & After″ the death of a loved one for many years to come.