Our Pre-Planning Advisors are here to guide you gently, clearly and compassionately through every step of the planning process. 

Whether you're exploring options or ready to make decisions, they’ll take the time to answer your questions and help you understand what’s right for you and your family.

You can schedule an appointment by contacting the funeral centre or cemetery nearest you or simply choose a Pre-Planning Advisor from the list below.

Prefer to meet somewhere more convenient? No problem. If you're unable to visit us during office hours or would feel more comfortable meeting at home or in your office, our Advisors are happy to come to you. All of our Advisors are available for a free consultation and/or a no obligation quotation. 

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Simon Au-Yeung

Simon is fluent in English, Cantonese and Mandarin. His multilingual offering, coupled with patience and compassion give Simon the ability to help families make their future plans with consideration for their needs and ideals. He is happy to speak to you, your organization or congregation anytime. 416-896-3488

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Joe Belviso

Joe has been a Pre-planning Advisor with MPG since April 2003. An Italian Canadian, Joe brings to his job a vast knowledge and experience of the funeral industry. This has helped him to better understand how to help those planning their final cemetery arrangements, and to provide the utmost in compassion, care and choice. 416-990-6518

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Reyna Bumagat

Reyna is a compassionate and dedicated Pre-Planning Advisor who has been helping families with MPG since 1999. Originally from the northern Philippines, she brings warmth, empathy and positive energy to every interaction. Reyna finds joy in connecting with people, listening to their stories, and guiding them through the details of pre-planning with care and clarity. Her goal is simple: to ease your worries and help you feel confident and at peace with your decisions. 416-677-2449

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Sheik Bux

Raised in Hong Kong, Sheik moved to Canada in 1986 and completed his education at George Brown College. He went on to build a successful career in telecommunications before transitioning to the design industry. Sheik brings a wealth of professional experience and a deep cultural understanding rooted in his Muslim background – insight that many families find reassuring and valuable as they navigate the planning process. 416-668-8309

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Dianne Correia

Fluent in English, Portuguese and French, Dianne is very personable and with her assistance, you’ll find the process of pre-planning easier than you might think. She considers it a privilege to be able to assist families with their pre-planning arrangements. Dianne will work with you to understand your unique needs and provide you with all the information you need to make an informed decision. 416-712-8270

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Joe Crognale

As one of the newest members of MPG’s pre-planning team, Joe brings a strong background in customer service from his years in the property and casualty insurance field. A Toronto native, he is known for his “client-first” approach and thoughtful attention to detail. Joe understands how overwhelming planning cemetery and funeral arrangements can feel and he’s committed to making the process as simple and stress-free as possible. 416-605-4727

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Rosa Crognale

Based at Beechwood Cemetery, Rosa has been with MPG since 1997. Born in Italy, she is fluent in Italian, allowing her to support families in their own language, bringing added comfort during a difficult time. Rosa enjoys meeting people from all walks of life and values the opportunity to learn about different cultures and traditions. A proud recipient of multiple achievement awards, Rosa is committed to delivering the highest level of care and service to every family she supports. 416-990-6516

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Lucio Donnaperna

Lucio joined MPG with over 20 years of loyal and exceptional customer service experience. He is a warm and compassionate individual who respects and acknowledges family traditions and core values. Fluent in both English and Italian, Lucio excels at providing a warm and tranquil setting in which to pre-plan your final arrangements. 416-771-4318

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Angelo Ferranti

Angelo will treat you like a member of his own family. His compassion and knowledge of the industry will make pre-planning your final arrangements seem effortless as he guides you through the many decisions that have to be made. His knowledge, based on years of experience with the Italian community, as well as his understanding of many different cultures and religions, make Angelo a Pre-planning Advisor you can trust. He will leave you reassured and comfortable in the knowledge that you have made the right decisions. 416-678-9893

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Eileen Lam

Eileen joined MPG after a successful 22-year career in real estate. Her “can do” attitude always ensures that the families she serves are fully satisfied. Eileen was born in Hong Kong but has spent most of her life in Toronto. Fluent in Cantonese, Taishanese and English, she feels comfortable dealing with families from many diverse cultures. 416-990-4895

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Michelle Lu

Michelle has been a part of MPG since 2001. Since that time, she has worked diligently for her families. Her multilingual skills, coupled with patience and compassion, give Michelle the ability to help families make their future plans with consideration for their needs and ideals. 416-676-5594

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Brian Lui

Brian came to MPG from the investment brokerage industry, where planning for the future with clients is one of the primary objectives. He helped so many plan their future right into retirement that helping families pre-plan their final arrangements was a natural progression. Brian has helped many people of different cultures and religions, such as Chinese Buddhist, Taoist and Greek Orthodox, along with non-denominational families. If you would like to discuss the topic of pre-planning, Brian is available for private consultations or group presentations at a location convenient to you. 416-990-6519

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Kenneth Ma

Before immigrating to Canada in 1990, Kenneth served as a police officer in Hong Kong. Fluent in Cantonese, Mandarin and English, he can support families from many cultural backgrounds. Ken began his Canadian career in computer sales and consulting before transitioning into the funeral industry where he found true personal fulfilment. A graduate of Humber College with honours, he brings both compassion and professionalism to every family he serves. 416-576-6493

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Harry Man

Harry’s background is in the sales and customer service industry. With a commitment to provide an enjoyable customer service experiences to all his clients, Harry’s motto is “legendary customer service”. Because many people don’t know enough about planning final arrangements, he strives to create an open, comfortable environment where they can talk about it more easily. 416-881-0255

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Paul Ngan

Since 2009, Paul has been serving families from different cultures and religious traditions in English, Mandarin and Cantonese. He takes a personal approach to pre-planning, from assessing his clients’ individual needs, to educating them on the numerous options and choices available. Paul is committed to serving, not selling, thereby sharing his expertise and empowering his families to make informed and meaningful choices. 416-894-0902

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Chris Prassinos

Chris joined MPG in 1996. Over the years, he has helped many families and individuals with their future needs, customizing plans to meet their wishes. As a result, his reputation in the community has grown, and he is often referred by satisfied families. 416-990-6523

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Cliff Shaddock

Cliff believes great customer service starts with listening. With a background in retail sales and a passion for helping others, he joined The Simple Alternative – Toronto as a Funeral Director’s Assistant before moving into pre-planning at MPG. His goal is simple: to guide families with care and understanding every step of the way. 416-729-0442

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Cheryl Smith-Shaw

Cheryl has been with MPG since 1990 with her dedication to customer service shining through in every role she has held. For many years, she worked at both Pine Hills Cemetery and Mount Pleasant Cemetery, helping families who had just lost a loved one before becoming a Pre-Planning Advisor. Cheryl is a people person and a listener. 905-809-9983

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John So

A native of Hong Kong, John studied in the United Kingdom before moving to Canada. Fluent in English and Cantonese, he joined MPG as a Pre-planning Advisor after spending years in sales and customer service. With his multicultural background, John is highly committed to providing compassion, care and choice to customers of all cultures and religions. 416-984-6631

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Imre Szabo

Born and raised in Hungary, Imre is a compassionate listener who felt called to funeral service after losing both of his parents as a teenager. A licensed funeral director, he has supported families from all backgrounds across the GTA. Now in a pre-planning role, Imre uses his experience to help people understand the value of making arrangements in advance and is honoured to guide you through every step. 416-459-7034

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Fred Tang

Fred was raised in Hong Kong and educated in Canada. He is fluent in Cantonese, Mandarin and English. His experience in various industries, ranging from hi-tech to project co-ordination and management has made him an excellent communicator with a passion for customer service. In his spare time, Fred enjoys photography, travel and history. Fred’s experience and diverse background give him a deep appreciation for different cultures, which he brings to the families he serves. 647-527-4760

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Victoria Tran

Victoria’s father immigrated to a foreign country so she could get a better education; her mom worked long hours so she could live a better life; and now, they’ve taken the time to pre-plan so Victoria can use that time to remember them. Many people will tell you they don’t believe in pre-planning, yet they buy life insurance! Victoria will tell you that pre-planning your funeral arrangements is only partially about you. Mostly, it’s about your family, about giving them peace of mind and relieving them of financial worries at a time when they are in no shape to be making important decisions. 416-990-4884

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Hopkins Tse

Hopkins was born in Hong Kong and moved to Canada in 1996 to study electrical engineering at Seneca College. He worked in many diverse industries including automotive and communications. Hopkins is fluent in Cantonese and Mandarin and his dedication to customer service is always apparent to the people he serves. As a husband and father, he understands the challenges facing families when they contemplate discussing pre-planning. 416-990-6515

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Noddy Tsui

Noddy is a multilingual advisor with a background in media, marketing and client engagement. Originally from Hong Kong, she relocated to Canada in 2001 and earned her BBA from York University. Fluent in Cantonese, Mandarin and English, Noddy is well-equipped to support families from diverse backgrounds. She specializes in guiding individuals and organizations through the process of final pre-planning arrangements with professionalism, empathy and discretion. Noddy offers complimentary private consultations to help you explore your options and make informed decisions. 416-433-3364
 

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Pauline Wainwright

Pauline believes strongly in integrity and has an intense commitment to making a difference in people’s lives by offering service excellence. Those attributes led to her desire to become part of the funeral industry where she could truly make that difference. Many of the people she works with have described Pauline as a very compassionate and caring person who listens first so that she can understand. She is dedicated to going out of her way to make things “right” for the families she serves. She uses her listening skills and a little guidance to work through options revealing a path that is correct for each family she assists. 416-677-9505

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Altman Wong

Altman spent over a decade in the health and travel medical insurance industry before joining MPG. This experience provided him with a unique perspective on the importance of planning ahead to prepare for the unexpected. He has helped many people out of difficult situations by providing his guidance and advice. Altman has brought that passion for supporting people to his work in pre-planning. His aim is to lighten the burden and remove the stress of making these arrangements from your family. Altman is fluent in English, Cantonese and Mandarin, allowing him to deal with families from diverse cultures in a comfortable manner. 416-989-0420

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Mary Wong

Mary has been working with MPG since 2002. A very personable, compassionate and understanding person, Mary is also fluent in English, Cantonese and Taishanese. Mary truly knows the importance of planning ahead after dealing with the death of a family member. She will tell you that there is really no “right time” to pre-plan, but that pre-planning will bring you peace of mind knowing that your loved ones won’t have to take care of your final arrangements. 416-990-7574

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Jack Zhong

Jack is a former engineer with 17 years of customer service experience. Since joining MPG as a Pre-planning Advisor in 2006, he has helped a wide variety of families with their final arrangements. Jack believes that the greatest courtesy he can give to families is to listen to fully understand their needs. With his easy-to-follow information, compassion and enthusiasm, Jack has dedicated himself to making each visit an extraordinary customer experience for every family he helps. 416-984-0756