Natasha Bryan: Funeral Director by Day, DJ by Night
After spending 20 years as a DJ and working in social services, Natasha Bryan made a bold career shift by enrolling in Humber College’s Funeral Services program at the age of 40.
Blog Articles
Hannah Boyd Goes Above and Beyond
Mount Pleasant Group employee Hannah Boyd recently returned from maternity leave to her role in the Learning and Development team, where she trains new staff on cemetery and funeral products and services. Before this, she spent several years as a licensed embalmer and funeral director at The Simple Alternative Pickering (TSAP).
HPCO and MPG Introduce the Mount Pleasant Group Equity in Action Award
As part of its continued partnership with Hospice Palliative Care Ontario (HPCO), the Mount Pleasant Group (MPG) is pleased to support the Mount Pleasant Group Equity in Action Award—an initiative that aims to shine a light on the vital work being done to promote greater access to hospice palliative care for equity-deserving communities across Ontario. These communities may include, but are not limited to, BIPOC populations, 2SLGBTQI+ individuals, people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, those living with dementia and people experiencing homelessness.
Growing up on Cemetery Grounds Led Patty Harris to a 35-Year Career at MPG
Patty Harris has been around cemeteries for as long as she can remember. Her paternal grandfather was the manager of St. Peter’s Cemetery in London, Ont., and her father grew up in the house on the property. She and her two siblings spent a lot of time visiting her grandparents there.
Linda Lee's Historical Journey in Death Care
Linda Lee’s journey into the funeral service industry began as a teenager when her father became a business partner in a funeral home.
Angie Aquino: A 45-Year Career at MPG
Angie Aquino’s remarkable career with Mount Pleasant Group (MPG) began at 17, when she was a high school student volunteering at a local hospital.
Remembrance Day Holds Extra Meaning for Mark Harvie
For 40 years, Mark Harvie has been a dedicated staff member of Mount Pleasant Group, with 35 of those years spent as a mechanic and the last five as Manager of Equipment Maintenance Services with the repair shop.
Liz Chow Finds Her Passion as Arborist and Earns Recognition at Ontario Tree Climbing Championships
Liz Chow has finally found her calling. Originally studying to be a nurse but finding that too stressful, she went to school to become a firefighter. But ultimately, it was the trees that won her over.