David Wilton

Cemetery & Crematorium Owner

Over the years, Forest Haven changed hands a few times and as owners came and went, the grounds suffered. People were understandably concerned and upset.

I was one of those people - my mother is buried here and when I saw that the grounds were not being adequately cared for, I knew that something had to be done.

In 2005 I took ownership of Forest Haven. My staff and I have been working tirelessly to return Forest Haven to its previous glory.

I am always open to hearing from you

Telephone: 1-902-562-2005

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James (Jim) Delaney

Funeral Director 25 + years

It's been nearly thirty years since I attanded mortuary school in Toronto. Since that time, I've been licensed and employed by some of Ontario's busiest funeral providers, before returning home to Nova Scotia where I also received my license to practice.

Following a rewarding career with the former Loewen Group, I opened the first economical alternative to the traditional funeral home in Halifax and later Saint John, NB. Once popularity grew, I had continous issues with the board who was not only chaired by, but primarily made up of  traditional funeral home owners. Through industry pressure, I closed my Halifax office and sold my interests in New Brunswick to my colleague there.  I then relocated to Florida where I also earned my Associate's Degree in Science, thus obtaining a license to practice and took on the responsibility of managing a central care centre overseeing the embalming, transporting and/or shipping of more than nineteen hundred loved ones annually.

Eventually I returned to Cape Breton and have  been associated with Forest Haven since 2012 where I plan on being until my own retirement.

I feel I have more than enough experience to assist and guide you through what is probably the most difficult time in your life. 

Thanks for visiting our website and if I may offer a single piece of advise, here it is.

"Don't dwell on the inevitable - life is too precious"

In the meantime, I'll gladly answer any concerns you may have

Telephone: 1-902-562-2005

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Lillian Miller

Office Manager

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Michelle Wilton

Funeral Director Intern

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