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Information regarding the funeral home and our services can be directed to:


Benjamin's Park Memorial Chapel
2401 Steeles Ave. W
Toronto, Ontario
M3J 2P1

Phone: (416) 663-9060
Fax: (416) 663-9417

Staff Directory:

The Benjamin Family
The Benjamin Family
Michael
Michael Benjamin
Started at Benjamin's:
Licensed as a Funeral Director: 1958

Since the need for funeral services inevitably touches everyone’s life, my family and I have had the opportunity to meet many members of the community -- many generations of some families.

People often come up to me at community events and tell me how, when they were grieving, they found it a comfort to deal with the human-scale of a family-run organization.

They also ask me about my family, and why we chose to become funeral directors.  I often think that we didn’t choose our vocation, as much as it chose us!  Certainly, the story of Toronto’s Jewish community, the story of my family and the story of the chapel have evolved together, each aspect shaping the others. My kids asked me to write this section of the website to provide some “historical perspective” – ah, it’s great getting old. 

Since the need for funeral services inevitably touches everyone’s life, my family and I have had the opportunity to meet many members of the community -- many generations of some families.

People often come up to me at community events and tell me how, when they were grieving, they found it a comfort to deal with the human-scale of a family-run organization.

They also ask me about my family, and why we chose to become funeral directors.  I often think that we didn’t choose our vocation, as much as it chose us!  Certainly, the story of Toronto’s Jewish community, the story of my family and the story of the chapel have evolved together, each aspect shaping the others. My kids asked me to write this section of the website to provide some “historical perspective” – ah, it’s great getting old.

Marc
Marc Benjamin
Started at Benjamin's: 1992
Licensed as a Funeral Director: 1995

After graduating University, Marc obtained his funeral director’s license in 1995. With his background in philosophy and his natural thoughtfulness, Marc is well-suited in his role as Vice-President of Operations. Marc is involved in all aspects of day-to-day operations and regularly meets with Families, arranges and leads funerals. He is also deeply committed to education and has not only lectured at Humber College in the funeral director program but regularly gives tours and talks to school and Synagogue groups.

Jordan L.
Jordan L. Benjamin
Started at Benjamin's: 1993
Licensed as a Funeral Director: 1996

After studying business in University, Jordan obtained his funeral director’s license and joined the Family business as the 4th generation of Benjamin’s to care for Toronto’s Jewish Community. In addition to his funeral director responsibilities, Jordan serves as Vice-President of Finance. He brings a single-minded focus and dedication to his role. 
Barbi
Barbi Benjamin-Levitt
Started at Benjamin's:
Licensed as a Funeral Director:

Barbi has a degree in sociology and a diploma in Human Resources. Barbi has helped shape employee policies and launch several initiatives to promote standards of excellence in health and safety.
Michael
Michael Benjamin
Started at Benjamin's:
Licensed as a Funeral Director: 1958

Since the need for funeral services inevitably touches everyone’s life, my family and I have had the opportunity to meet many members of the community -- many generations of some families.

People often come up to me at community events and tell me how, when they were grieving, they found it a comfort to deal with the human-scale of a family-run organization.

They also ask me about my family, and why we chose to become funeral directors.  I often think that we didn’t choose our vocation, as much as it chose us!  Certainly, the story of Toronto’s Jewish community, the story of my family and the story of the chapel have evolved together, each aspect shaping the others. My kids asked me to write this section of the website to provide some “historical perspective” – ah, it’s great getting old. 

Since the need for funeral services inevitably touches everyone’s life, my family and I have had the opportunity to meet many members of the community -- many generations of some families.

People often come up to me at community events and tell me how, when they were grieving, they found it a comfort to deal with the human-scale of a family-run organization.

They also ask me about my family, and why we chose to become funeral directors.  I often think that we didn’t choose our vocation, as much as it chose us!  Certainly, the story of Toronto’s Jewish community, the story of my family and the story of the chapel have evolved together, each aspect shaping the others. My kids asked me to write this section of the website to provide some “historical perspective” – ah, it’s great getting old.

Marc
Marc Benjamin
Started at Benjamin's: 1992
Licensed as a Funeral Director: 1995

After graduating University, Marc obtained his funeral director’s license in 1995. With his background in philosophy and his natural thoughtfulness, Marc is well-suited in his role as Vice-President of Operations. Marc is involved in all aspects of day-to-day operations and regularly meets with Families, arranges and leads funerals. He is also deeply committed to education and has not only lectured at Humber College in the funeral director program but regularly gives tours and talks to school and Synagogue groups.

Jordan L.
Jordan L. Benjamin
Started at Benjamin's: 1993
Licensed as a Funeral Director: 1996
After studying business in University, Jordan obtained his funeral director’s license and joined the Family business as the 4th generation of Benjamin’s to care for Toronto’s Jewish Community. In addition to his funeral director responsibilities, Jordan serves as Vice-President of Finance. He brings a single-minded focus and dedication to his role. 
Barbi
Barbi Benjamin-Levitt
Started at Benjamin's:
Licensed as a Funeral Director:
Barbi has a degree in sociology and a diploma in Human Resources. Barbi has helped shape employee policies and launch several initiatives to promote standards of excellence in health and safety.
Funeral Directors
Funeral Directors
Margo Belanger
Started at Benjamin's: 2022
Licensed as a Funeral Director: 1989

Susan Boxma
Started at Benjamin's: 2019
Licensed as a Funeral Director: 2011

Danielle Desjarlais
Started at Benjamin's: 2024
Licensed as a Funeral Director: 1993

Patrick Ethier
Started at Benjamin's: 2014
Licensed as a Funeral Director: 1989

Kate Gilbert
Started at Benjamin's: 2024
Licensed as a Funeral Director: 1997

Pam Head
Started at Benjamin's: 1987
Licensed as a Funeral Director: 1985

Samuel Keller
Started at Benjamin's: 2014
Licensed as a Funeral Director: 2012

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Eric Mumford
Started at Benjamin's: 2007
Licensed as a Funeral Director: 1996

Sam Nash
Started at Benjamin's: 2017
Licensed as a Funeral Director: 2020

Max Parker
Started at Benjamin's: 2016
Licensed as a Funeral Director: 1997

Jacqueline Shnayderman
Started at Benjamin's: 2017
Licensed as a Funeral Director: 2003

Anika Youance
Started at Benjamin's: 2016
Licensed as a Funeral Director: 2017

Margo Belanger
Started at Benjamin's: 2022
Licensed as a Funeral Director: 1989
Susan Boxma
Started at Benjamin's: 2019
Licensed as a Funeral Director: 2011
Danielle Desjarlais
Started at Benjamin's: 2024
Licensed as a Funeral Director: 1993
Patrick Ethier
Started at Benjamin's: 2014
Licensed as a Funeral Director: 1989
Kate Gilbert
Started at Benjamin's: 2024
Licensed as a Funeral Director: 1997
Pam Head
Started at Benjamin's: 1987
Licensed as a Funeral Director: 1985
Samuel Keller
Started at Benjamin's: 2014
Licensed as a Funeral Director: 2012
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Eric Mumford
Started at Benjamin's: 2007
Licensed as a Funeral Director: 1996
Sam Nash
Started at Benjamin's: 2017
Licensed as a Funeral Director: 2020
Max Parker
Started at Benjamin's: 2016
Licensed as a Funeral Director: 1997
Jacqueline Shnayderman
Started at Benjamin's: 2017
Licensed as a Funeral Director: 2003
Anika Youance
Started at Benjamin's: 2016
Licensed as a Funeral Director: 2017
Funeral Director's Assistant
Funeral Director's Assistant
Howard Berger
Started at Benjamin's: 2017
Licensed as a Funeral Director:

Michael Berlin
Started at Benjamin's: 2012
Licensed as a Funeral Director:

Amir Fridman
Started at Benjamin's: 1995
Licensed as a Funeral Director:

Emad Guirguis
Started at Benjamin's: 2023
Licensed as a Funeral Director:

Jason Mehew
Started at Benjamin's: 2022
Licensed as a Funeral Director:

Jeremy Mehew
Started at Benjamin's: 2005
Licensed as a Funeral Director:

Zohar Room
Started at Benjamin's: 2023
Licensed as a Funeral Director:

Brian Roth
Started at Benjamin's: 2018
Licensed as a Funeral Director:

Howard Berger
Started at Benjamin's: 2017
Licensed as a Funeral Director:
Michael Berlin
Started at Benjamin's: 2012
Licensed as a Funeral Director:
Amir Fridman
Started at Benjamin's: 1995
Licensed as a Funeral Director:
Emad Guirguis
Started at Benjamin's: 2023
Licensed as a Funeral Director:
Jason Mehew
Started at Benjamin's: 2022
Licensed as a Funeral Director:
Jeremy Mehew
Started at Benjamin's: 2005
Licensed as a Funeral Director:
Zohar Room
Started at Benjamin's: 2023
Licensed as a Funeral Director:
Brian Roth
Started at Benjamin's: 2018
Licensed as a Funeral Director:
Men's Chevra
Men's Chevra
Michel Abitan
Started at Benjamin's: 2016
Licensed as a Funeral Director:

Sasha Alexander
Started at Benjamin's: 2003
Licensed as a Funeral Director:

Maurice Cabessa
Started at Benjamin's: 2015
Licensed as a Funeral Director:

Brian Cohen
Started at Benjamin's: 2020
Licensed as a Funeral Director:

Ami Cymerman
Started at Benjamin's: 2000
Licensed as a Funeral Director:

Nathan Elzas
Started at Benjamin's: 2011
Licensed as a Funeral Director:

Uri Gelman
Started at Benjamin's: 1998
Licensed as a Funeral Director:

Boruch Landau
Started at Benjamin's: 2020
Licensed as a Funeral Director:

Ofer Mualem
Started at Benjamin's: 2003
Licensed as a Funeral Director:

Alex Palamarchuk
Started at Benjamin's: 2021
Licensed as a Funeral Director:

Jason Stein
Started at Benjamin's: 2024
Licensed as a Funeral Director:

Natan Zeligson
Started at Benjamin's: 2020
Licensed as a Funeral Director:

Michel Abitan
Started at Benjamin's: 2016
Licensed as a Funeral Director:
Sasha Alexander
Started at Benjamin's: 2003
Licensed as a Funeral Director:
Maurice Cabessa
Started at Benjamin's: 2015
Licensed as a Funeral Director:
Brian Cohen
Started at Benjamin's: 2020
Licensed as a Funeral Director:
Ami Cymerman
Started at Benjamin's: 2000
Licensed as a Funeral Director:
Nathan Elzas
Started at Benjamin's: 2011
Licensed as a Funeral Director:
Uri Gelman
Started at Benjamin's: 1998
Licensed as a Funeral Director:
Boruch Landau
Started at Benjamin's: 2020
Licensed as a Funeral Director:
Ofer Mualem
Started at Benjamin's: 2003
Licensed as a Funeral Director:
Alex Palamarchuk
Started at Benjamin's: 2021
Licensed as a Funeral Director:
Jason Stein
Started at Benjamin's: 2024
Licensed as a Funeral Director:
Natan Zeligson
Started at Benjamin's: 2020
Licensed as a Funeral Director:
Ladie’s Chevra
Ladie’s Chevra
Chava Beliak
Started at Benjamin's: 2005
Licensed as a Funeral Director:

Mindy Halper
Started at Benjamin's: 2017
Licensed as a Funeral Director:

Maggie Mincer
Started at Benjamin's: 2017
Licensed as a Funeral Director:

Camilia Pick
Started at Benjamin's: 2003
Licensed as a Funeral Director:

Sarah Repka
Started at Benjamin's: 2021
Licensed as a Funeral Director:

Chana Snyder
Started at Benjamin's: 2009
Licensed as a Funeral Director:

Suzanne Weinstein
Started at Benjamin's: 2014
Licensed as a Funeral Director:

Chava Beliak
Started at Benjamin's: 2005
Licensed as a Funeral Director:
Mindy Halper
Started at Benjamin's: 2017
Licensed as a Funeral Director:
Maggie Mincer
Started at Benjamin's: 2017
Licensed as a Funeral Director:
Camilia Pick
Started at Benjamin's: 2003
Licensed as a Funeral Director:
Sarah Repka
Started at Benjamin's: 2021
Licensed as a Funeral Director:
Chana Snyder
Started at Benjamin's: 2009
Licensed as a Funeral Director:
Suzanne Weinstein
Started at Benjamin's: 2014
Licensed as a Funeral Director:
Administration
Administration
Wazim Ally
Started at Benjamin's: 2004
Licensed as a Funeral Director:

Ethel Ang
Started at Benjamin's: 2013
Licensed as a Funeral Director:

Leonard Cassell
Started at Benjamin's: 2016
Licensed as a Funeral Director:

Karen Davis
Started at Benjamin's: 2003
Licensed as a Funeral Director:

Steve Dixon
Started at Benjamin's: 1993
Licensed as a Funeral Director:

Elana Fehler
Started at Benjamin's: 2020
Licensed as a Funeral Director:

Bryan Ganaba
Started at Benjamin's: 2018
Licensed as a Funeral Director:

Bruce Haight
Started at Benjamin's: 2007
Licensed as a Funeral Director:

Elizabeth Marshall
Started at Benjamin's: 2023
Licensed as a Funeral Director:

Sanita Naraine
Started at Benjamin's: 2021
Licensed as a Funeral Director:

Wazim Ally
Started at Benjamin's: 2004
Licensed as a Funeral Director:
Ethel Ang
Started at Benjamin's: 2013
Licensed as a Funeral Director:
Leonard Cassell
Started at Benjamin's: 2016
Licensed as a Funeral Director:
Karen Davis
Started at Benjamin's: 2003
Licensed as a Funeral Director:
Steve Dixon
Started at Benjamin's: 1993
Licensed as a Funeral Director:
Elana Fehler
Started at Benjamin's: 2020
Licensed as a Funeral Director:
Bryan Ganaba
Started at Benjamin's: 2018
Licensed as a Funeral Director:
Bruce Haight
Started at Benjamin's: 2007
Licensed as a Funeral Director:
Elizabeth Marshall
Started at Benjamin's: 2023
Licensed as a Funeral Director:
Sanita Naraine
Started at Benjamin's: 2021
Licensed as a Funeral Director:
Support Staff
Support Staff
Tim Heenan
Started at Benjamin's: 2016
Licensed as a Funeral Director:

Bev Squires
Started at Benjamin's: 2017
Licensed as a Funeral Director:

Tim Heenan
Started at Benjamin's: 2016
Licensed as a Funeral Director:
Bev Squires
Started at Benjamin's: 2017
Licensed as a Funeral Director: