Shari Yearwood, the Managing Director at New Haven Funeral Centre Inc., has a 25+ year career as a licensed Funeral Director & Embalmer, beginning her journey at the tender age of 17. Shari’s strong marketing background and passionate servant leadership style is why she was handpicked for the role at New Haven Funeral Centre. A stickler for details with a passion for life, Shari is always willing to go above and beyond in the name of service.

Shari has a strong belief system and rich sense of Caribbean culture and pride, especially exuded when serving her elders. Shari’s current accomplishments include:

• Recipient of the 2023 Outstanding Black Women in Canada.
• Bereavement Authority of Ontario (BAO) - Discipline & Appeals Committee, active since 2021 – July 30, 2025.
• Malton BIA Board Member since 2019 (4 year tenure to date and ongoing).
• 10+ years in Sales & Marketing at one of the BIG 3 in Telecommunications.

Shari has quickly become a well-known name in the community as her voice and image has become synonymous with New Haven’s radio ads and brand. Her outgoing and witty style always wins over her younger crowds as she often lends herself to area schools to mentor youths and speak about unconventional career paths.

Shari’s current success can be felt industry wide as she continues to challenge the status quo and future of Funeral Service.