Meet Richard Wojcik
The CEO and Funeral Director of Wojcik’s Funeral Chapels & Crematorium
About Richard Wojcik
Richard Wojcik is a Funeral Director, Family Business Owner and Embalmer based in Winnipeg, Manitoba.
Richard was born and raised in Beausejour, Manitoba beginning his career in the funeral industry at the tender age of 12 – doing what many 12 year olds do – cut grass and answer the phone and wash cars.
After graduation, he began a two-year Apprenticeship from the Western School of Mortuary Practice in Winnipeg, Manitoba at the University of Manitoba.
He then spent the next 11 years employed in the local funeral industry helping families create services that best honour their loved ones.
Initially his career started in Funeral Homes in Beausejour, Richard’s experience has included both international corporations and privately owned funeral homes – all prior to opening his own business.
As an active member of the community in Beausejour, Wojcik was a Firefighter with the Beausejour Brokenhead Fire Department and also a member of the Beausejour Ambulance Service.
Experience
Working as a Funeral Director and Embalmer since 1981
For over 30 years Richard Wojcik has been dedicated to his profession.
He has been employed at a number of this Province’s well-known funeral establishments.
- October 13, 1998 – Opened first Wojcik’s Funeral Chapel on Portage Avenue, Winnipeg Manitoba
- August 16, 2003 – Opened privately owned Crematorium in Headingley, Manitoba
- April 1, 2008 – Opened second Wojcik’s Funeral Chapel on Main Street, Winnipeg, Manitoba
- April 24, 2015 – Re – Opened Wojcik’s Crematorium in Headingley, Manitoba