About Us

The Kinship
Experience

Kinship helps people entering their retirement years plan their final wishes in advance. 

After decades of experience working in the funeral industry, we’ve developed a deep understanding of the pre-arrangement process, and if there’s one thing we’ve learned above all else, it’s this:  

It is almost impossible to overstate the difference between final arrangements that have been meticulously planned in advance, versus arrangements planned at the time of death.

That’s why we believe that every person should go through the Kinship experience. 

We know we’ve done our job properly for you when we hear the audible sigh of relief at the end of the planning process. It’s that feeling of knowing that when the time comes, your family can focus on what matters most—each other.

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Our Values

We act with integrity to pre-plan funerals with dignity. That’s why these values guide us in everything we do.  

Compassion 

We believe that every family deserves gentle guidance through every step.

Transparency

We ensure families are informed, taken care of, and pleasantly surprised with how easy and rewarding it is to plan a funeral in advance. 

Our Values

With an education first mindset, we guide families to make informed decisions free from pressure. This creates a long lasting relationship between Kinship, our families and funeral home partners. 

Education

We provide knowledge that comforts families and provides funeral homes with confidence, dispelling myths about pre-planning and highlighting all available options.

Partnership

Collaboration is key—we work hand-in-hand with families and funeral homes to create meaningful, personalized plans.

Innovation

We combine the time-honoured principles of traditional care with modern solutions that meet the needs of today’s world. 

Our Team

At Kinship, we’ve assembled a team that thinks differently about pre-planning. Our diverse backgrounds in funeral service, business development, and customer care create the perfect blend of experience to support families and our partners.

Leigh Young

General Agent

Dave Laemers

Operations Manager

Camela Leblanc

Administration and Customer Relations

Locations

Halifax & Toronto

Get in Touch

Have a few questions about our process? We’d love to hear from you. 
Leigh Young

Leigh Young

General Agent
As General Agent of Kinship, Leigh Young brings a fresh perspective to preneed, blending 25 years of business development expertise with genuine curiosity about what matters most to families planning ahead. Her approach and belief in continuous improvement drives meaningful change, a philosophy that shapes how Kinship supports partner growth. By focusing on what matters most to both families and partners, Leigh helps build stronger, more meaningful connections in every pre-planning conversation.
Dave Laemers

Dave Laemers

Dave’s drive to explore new possibilities shapes his unique approach to preneed growth. Drawing from his computer science education and 15 years of funeral home operations experience, he empowers partners to step confidently into digital solutions. His teaching background fuels his commitment to understanding each partner’s challenges, creating thoughtful approaches that transform the pre-planning experience.
Jocelyne Leblanc-Kang

Jocelyne Leblanc-Kang

Regional Sales Director
As Regional Sales Director, Jocelyne brings over a decade of pre-planning expertise to Kinship. Her deep understanding of funding products and industry operations helps our partners grow their preneed programs effectively. Having been with the agency since its inception, Jocelyne’s talent for developing marketing strategies and mentoring new enrollers ensures our partners receive the support they need to serve families better.
Camela Leblanc

Camela Leblanc

Administration and Customer Relations

Drawing from her unique background in healthcare, education, and technology support at Apple, Camela expertly manages our office administration and customer relations. Her attention to detail and problem-solving skills make her an invaluable liaison with TruStage, ensuring smooth policy administration and exceptional support for our partners and their families.

Kathy Daye

Kathy Daye

Sales Coordinator

With over two decades of sales and operations leadership, Kathy brings valuable expertise to Kinship as our Sales Coordinator. Her five years in pre-planning and exceptional relationship-building skills ensure families receive outstanding support whether meeting virtually or by phone. Kathy’s talent for creating meaningful connections helps our partners make pre-planning accessible to more families.