Our Staff
HOLLY & KIRK JORDAN
Owners/Licenced Funeral Directors
Holly was born and raised on a farm just outside of Grand Bend, Ontario. She was drawn to funeral service at an early age, enrolling in the Funeral Service Education Program at Humber College following secondary school. Holly obtained her Funeral Director Class 1 License in 2003 and since then has worked in both small communities and larger cities.
Kirk was born and raised in a small suburb of Toronto. Following secondary school, he traveled extensively and found himself working at a funeral home in London, England. This sparked his passion for funeral service and upon his return to Canada he enrolled in the Funeral Service Education Program at Humber College in Toronto, also obtaining his Funeral Director Class 1 License in 2003. From there he settled with his family in London, Ontario, working as the General Manager at a funeral chapel in London, Ontario.
Holly and Kirk, along with their sons, Benjamin and Cameron, moved to Mount Forest in June of 2020. They are delighted to be a part of the community. Kirk is a member of the Mount Forest Lions Club and Holly a member of the Mount Forest Curling Club. In their free time you'll find them at the hockey rink or spending time outdoors. They feel it an honour and privilege to serve the families of Mount Forest and surrounding area.
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Amanda Zmija
Funeral Director
Amanda Zmija (Donaldson) – Amanda was raised on a farm outside of Harriston. In high school, she started volunteering her time at two local funeral homes before enrolling in the Funeral Service Education Program at Humber College. Amanda obtained her Funeral Director Class 1 Licence in 2008. She has worked in both family and corporately owned funeral homes mainly in the Cambridge area. Amanda, along with her children, Lincoln and Isabel, now reside in Harriston. They are thrilled to be back in the area and Amanda is honoured to serve her community.
BEV WILKEN
Funeral Director Assistant
Bev moved to Mount Forest in 1976 with his wife and daughter, where he assumed the position of Distribution Manager for the Becker Milk Co. Ltd. for 30 years. He has since been working with the England Funeral Home for the past five years. Bev has been active in several community services and currently sits on committees at St. Mary of the Purification Church.
RICK SINNAMON
Funeral Director Assistant
Rick has been a member of the Mount Forest Community for over 30 years. He was a member of the Ontario Provincial Police until his retirement in 2012. Rick is devoted to the Mount Forest Community with involvement in minor hockey, the Mount Forest Lions Club and currently sits on the Board of Directors for the Louise Marshall Hospital Foundation.
Garnet Troyer
Funeral Director Assistant
Garnet and his wife Barbara grew up north of Toronto. They moved to Egremont (now Southgate) in 1970 to farm. Garn has been involved in sports for many years, whether coaching, refereeing, umpiring or playing. In 1980, he started working at Maple Lane Farm Service and retired in 2022. He now runs a skate sharpening business, is on the Deacons Board at Faith Baptist Church, and in June 2022, joined the England Funeral Home family. Garn loves working with children and seniors.
Russ Jenkins
Funeral Director Assistant
Russ was born and raised in Guelph. He has enjoyed two 20-year careers: one as a correctional officer and the other as a city transit bus driver. Russ moved to Mount Forest in 2012 after a short courtship with Nancy (Payne), and immediately felt at home. Russ enjoys spending time with his children and grandchildren, watching and playing hockey, golfing and traveling with Nancy. He is very pleased to join the England Funeral Home family.
KYLE BRAY
Funeral Director Assistant
Kyle was born in Guelph and grew up in Mount Forest. He is currently enrolled in the Practical Nursing Program at Cambrian College in Sudbury. While not at school, Kyle has a passion for serving the Mount Forest Community – volunteering for the Louise Marshall Hospital Auxiliary and working at the funeral home. Funeral service caught his eye when he recently lost two very close people in his life. Helping others is something Kyle is very passionate about!