Our Experienced Staff

All of us at Bailey's Funeral and Cremation Care are committed to providing your family with the finest in personal end-of-life care. Since 1963, when Allan Bailey started this company, we have been committed to a tradition of caring and helpful service for families during one of the most difficult experiences in life. We are available to help at any time of the day or night.

When a loved one dies, all you need to do is make one phone call. From that moment on, we’ll take on the responsibilities of the physical care of your loved one, and the emotional care of those left behind.

Please take a few minutes to get to know our funeral home staff. We’re sure you’ll find each of us to be all that you would hope for in a trusted funeral professional.
 


W. Allan Bailey, President
Email: reception@baileysfuneralhome.com
Toll Free Phone: 18887837552
Office Phone: 3067837552
Fax: 3067866868
Home Phone: 3067831582

Allan Bailey is a graduate of the Cincinnati College of Mortuary Science and has been a licensed funeral director since 1955. He founded Bailey's Funeral Home in 1963, and is its president. Mr. Bailey is a recipient of a Life Membership from the Saskatchewan Funeral Service Association, the Funeral Service Association (FSAC) Award of Merit and the Saskatchewan Volunteer Medal (2012).


Raymond Bailey, Manager
Email: ray@baileysfuneralhome.com
Toll Free Phone: 18887837552
Office Phone: 3067837552
Fax: 3067866868

Raymond is a graduate of Humber College in Ontario and became a licensed funeral director in 1991. He has worked with Bailey’s Funeral Home since 1992.

During his free time Raymond enjoys participating in Yorkton's Rotary Club, fishing, cycling and cross country skiing.

Crystal Bailey, Continuing Care Coordinator and Certified Celebrant
Email: crystal@baileysfuneralhome.com
Toll Free Phone: 18887837552
Office Phone: 3067837552
Fax: 3067866868
Mobile Phone: 3066212285

Crystal's work experience and education in pastoral studies and theology provide a wonderful foundation for her role as Bailey's Continuing Care Coordinator in which she offers gentle guidance and support to bereaved families. A certified celebrant, Crystal also works one on one with families to create a personalized celebration of life for their loved one.

For leisure Crystal enjoys practicing yoga and cycling. She is the current chairperson for the Shelwin House Board, a member of the Parkland Victim Services Board and serves on the Worship Committee for St. Andrew's United Church.

Dean Petersen, Licensed Funeral Director and Embalmer
Email: dean@baileysfuneralhome.com
Toll Free Phone: 18887837552
Office Phone: 3087837552
Fax: 3077866868

Dean started working at Bailey's Funeral Home in 1975, after completing his education in Yorkton. He became a licensed funeral director in 1977, and has served his hometown through his entire career. Dean enjoys playing his trumpet in the jazz band, singing in the Community Choir and is an active member of Westview United Church.

Murray Bialobzyski, Licensed Embalmer and Funeral Director
Email: reception@baileysfuneralhome.com
Toll Free Phone: 18887837552
Office Phone: 3067837552
Fax: 3067866868

Murray was also born and raised in Yorkton, and joined the Bailey's Funeral Home staff in 1979. He received his funeral director's licence in 1981. During his spare time he enjoys playing golf and caring for his park-like yard.

Larry German, Licensed Funeral Director and Licensed Embalmer
Email: larry@baileysfuneralhome.com
Toll Free Phone: 18887837552
Office Phone: 3067837552
Fax: 3067866868

Larry entered the profession in Canora, and was licensed as a funeral director in 1984. He joined the staff of Bailey's Funeral Home in 1985.

Don Klus, Manager and Funeral Director
Email: baileysfuneralhomem@sasktel.net
Toll Free Phone: 18887837552
Office Phone: 3067285488
Fax: 3067285719

Don was born and raised in the Melville area, and joined the Bailey's Funeral Home staff in 1985. He received his funeral director's license in 2002.

Len Varga, Funeral Attendant
Email: baileysfuneralhomem@sasktel.net
Toll Free Phone: 18887837552
Office Phone: 3067285488
Fax: 3067285719

Len assists with funeral services at the Melville and Yorkton locations. Len has been a funeral attendant since 1990. He has a passion for music and often sings solos for funeral services, grief support groups and is a member of St. Henry's Men's Choir.

Orville Herron, Funeral Attendant
Email: reception@baileysfuneralhome.com
Website: www.baileysfuneralhome.com
Toll Free Phone: 18887837552
Office Phone: 3067837552

Sharon Pedde, Administrator
Email: reception@baileysfuneralhome.com
Toll Free Phone: 18887837552
Office Phone: 3077837552
Fax: 3077866868

Sharon works as the Administration Assistant at Bailey's Funeral Home. Her kind and helpful nature is appreciated by the families we are privileged to serve. Born and raised in Yorkton, Sharon enjoys caring for the people of this community. She also likes to spend time with her family - especially her new grandson, is a Director for the Yorkton Curling Club Association and curls in the Women's League.

Pat Taylor, Finance Manager
Email: accounting@baileysfuneralhome.com
Toll Free Phone: 18887837552
Office Phone: 3067837552
Fax: 3067866868

Pat is a Certified Professional Accountant and has worked at Bailey's since June 2014. Her hard work ethic and compassion make her a great fit for her role as Finance Manager. Pat attends St. Paul Lutheran Church and enjoys sewing, classical music and cats.

Doreen Day, Certified Funeral Celebrant
Email: bfhcelebrants@sasktel.net
Toll Free Phone: 18887837552
Office Phone: 3067837552
Mobile Phone: 3067306380

Judy Charney, Certified Funeral Celebrant
Email: bfhcelebrants@sasktel.net
Toll Free Phone: 18887837552
Office Phone: 3067837552
Mobile Phone: 3066214338