NEW APPOINTMENT TO FUNERAL AND CREMATION SERVICES COUNCIL OF SASKATCHEWAN

Jerry Borkowsky of Regina has been appointed to the Funeral and Cremation Services Council of Saskatchewan.

“The Funeral and Cremation Services Council of Saskatchewan will benefit greatly from Mr. Borkowsky’s extensive experience as a Lutheran pastor,” Justice Minister Frank Quennell said. “I am confident that Mr. Borkowsky will be an effective representive of consumers' interests.”

The Council is responsible for the education, licensing, and regulation of funeral directors, embalmers and salespersons in the province and establishing educational, competency and service standards.  The Council’s responsibility extends to the conduct of members, consumer protection and investigation of public complaints.

The Funeral and Cremation Services Council of Saskatchewan’s office is headed by a full-time registrar who oversees all legislative and administrative operations for the Council.  As well, the Council employs a full-time Resource and Compliance Officer who makes regular visits to all funeral, cremation and transfer service businesses to inspect operations and ensure regulation compliance.  All Funeral Home, Crematorium, and Transfer Service owners in Saskatchewan are licensed by the Council and are required to meet professional standards.

Mr. Borkowsky will join three other government appointed members and six industry elected members on the 10 member Council.

For more information on the Council, please visit www.fcscs.ca.

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For more information, contact:

Andrew Dinsmore
Justice
Regina
Phone: 306-787-8606
Email: adinsmore@justice.gov.sk.ca