Forensic Guardians International

Our Story

As forensic scientists working in the domestic and international arena for decades, we have seen the problems that exist in the realm of human identification in our home countries and abroad. We have seen the anguish families go through when they are missing a loved one.

Forensic Specialist

We have seen the anguish families go through when they are missing a loved one. We have also seen the challenges that organizations and forensic experts face when identifying individuals without the necessary tools, information, institutional resources and plans. Sadly, these issues come to light when identification efforts are underway, which is often too late.

Our Why

At FGI we believe in dignity for the dead.  Whether it is being prepared for identification through the collection of personal information or having tools for fatality recovery, FGI provides solutions to forensic identification needs. 

We have spent decades in the field trying to prevent and solve problems related to missing and unidentified persons.  We have seen countless families search for their loved ones and suffer when they are asked to provide information that they do not have or cannot remember.  We decided that we would offer a service to help prevent these problems.

Using our Identity Guardian™ platform clients can confidently and safely store their personal information.  If disaster does strike or an individual cannot communicate and speak for themselves, we have the information available that will help determine who they are.  If assistance is needed to make these decisions or recover the remains of an individual in the first place, our experienced, global network of advisors can help with this.

Our Human Remains Traceability System™ allows first responders to have the products and solutions that they need to manage human remains.  Through our technology-enhanced body tags and gravesite markers, we make the management of human remains easier and more accurate for those on the front line. 

Our Advisors

Forensic Guardians International is a private forensic identification management company based in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.  Founded by a team of multi-disciplinary forensic experts, FGI was formed in response to a growing need in the domestic and international context to provide expertise in relation to forensic human identification.  We provide solutions such as fatality management products, bio-profiling for vulnerable individuals as well as professional services and assistance for disaster planning, recovery and identification of human remains.

 With advisors and that have worked across six continents, FGI supports client interests in a broad range of industries, market sectors and geographies. Our global advisor network with extensive field experience and intimate knowledge of the communities, cultures and economies in which we serve enables us to deliver effective solutions in demanding and emergency situations.

Meet our Founder

Forensic Specialist- Megan

Megan Bassendale, Forensic Specialist

Megan is the Founder and Director of Forensic Guardians International (FGI), where she established a portfolio of fatality management services, products and digital solutions. Under her leadership, FGI built up an international network of professional advisors and experts on all aspects of forensic human identification, created products that are fit for use globally, and innovated a highly secure biological profiling service to aid a person’s identification in the worst-case scenario.