Our Staff

Our Staff

Graham A. Giddy

Graham received his Funeral Director's license in 1971. He began his career at the Cardinal Funeral Homes in Toronto. In February 1982 Graham and Janet purchased the two funeral homes in Fergus and Elora and in 2016 they sold their interest in the two funeral homes to their sons Robert and Scott. In 2017 Graham, Robert, and Scott purchased the funeral home in Waterloo. Many of Graham’s interests include golf, curling, and is very committed to his Christian values. Graham has served on many boards over the years not only with the Fergus Elora Rotary Club but also served as a President of the Highland Games for four years and was as a director on the Fergus Chamber of Commerce for 12 years. In 2002 Graham was a team member of the Canada to Scotland Rotary Curling Exchange; this is celebrated every 2 years. Janet and Graham enjoy traveling and spending time with their 2 sons and extended family. 


Scott Giddy

Scott received his Funeral Director's license in 1997 and subsequently worked at the Ward Funeral Home and the Humphrey-Miles Funeral Home in Toronto. In September 2001, Scott joined the Toronto Police Service as Police Constable and later joined the Guelph Police Service. Scott was proud to join the family business in 2005 and has been a dedicated member of the Rotary Club of Fergus-Elora, Centre Wellington Chamber of Commerce, and serving as a board member with Guaranteed Funeral Deposits of Canada. Scott's most cherished times are spent with his son Andrew and daughter Ella.

Rob Giddy

Rob has been working in the family business since 2006 after working in the machining industry for 10 years. He received his Funeral Director's license in 2009. Rob has 3 sons Braedon, Colton, and Grayson and loves nothing more than to spend time with them. He has dedicated his spare time to a number of charity and community organizations over the years such as being on the board of directors for The Guelph Wish Fund for Children and being a member of the Rotary Club of Guelph.


Doug Gilchrist

Doug has been a Funeral Director since 1979 and successfully operated his own Funeral Home in Guelph for over 30 years prior to joining the Giddy family.  He has been active in many professional funeral organizations as well as fraternal, civic, cultural groups in the Guelph area.  A father of two and a papa of four, family life is a priority.  Boating, downhill skiing, golfing, and cottaging in Wasaga near his hometown of Stayner, are amongst his many pastimes.  


Amy Wilson

Amy grew up in the rural area of Drayton, Ontario. In 2015, Amy did a victory lap out of high school and did a co-op placement with The Graham A. Giddy Funeral Home. After her co-op placement, she knew the Funeral Service industry was a career she wished to proceed with. In 2016, Amy attended Humber College and received her Funeral Director's license in 2018. She now lives in the rural area of Arthur with her partner Brandon. In their spare time, they enjoy spending time with family and friends and being outdoors.

Amanda Dennis

Amanda began her career at MacKinnon & Bowes Ltd. in Toronto in 2016 while attending college.  She graduated from Humber’s Funeral Services Program in 2018 and received her Funeral Director’s license that same year. She has extensive knowledge and experience with the repatriation of Canadian military soldiers, as well as international repatriations to and from countries all over the world. Amanda is also proud to have worked very closely with the University of Toronto's Willed Body Donation Program. She joined Graham A. Giddy Funeral Homes in 2020 and is pleased to serve as a valued member of our team.  Born in Northern Ontario, Amanda and her daughter, Jade enjoy returning to the North each summer to spend quality time with family and friends. 

Mike Allard

Mike is our pre-arrangement specialist, licensed under the B.A.O. He has been able to assist many of our families in Waterloo and Wellington counties with their pre-arranged funerals. Mike has also been helping families with our award-winning aftercare program, following up after the funeral has taken place; assisting families with all the difficult paperwork in estate management. Mike is retired from a career in policing in Waterloo Region. He is a proud father of two boys.


Bill Strauss

Bill joined the Giddy family many years ago as a Funeral Director’s Assistant. Before Bill became involved with the funeral profession, he was Mayor of Woolwich Township for 13 years.  Bill’s biggest highlight during his time of being Mayor was getting a chance to meet the Queen. Bill has successfully owned and operated 3 businesses, Strauss Masonry, Heidelberg Motors Inc, and Strauss Fuels Inc. Having a strong faith and health along with my wife of 54 years, 5 children, their spouses, and 7 grandchildren is truly a blessing.

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