DOSTAL, Michael (Mike) – April 16, 1950 – May 20, 2016 It is with extreme sadness we announce the sudden and tragic passing of our father, in his 66th year. Loving father of Michelle Henwood (Jim) and Kristine Robinson (Mark). Very proud grandfather of Galen, Nicholas, Cooper and Sawyer. Survived by his sisters Pauline Zabiuk, […]
January 4, 1935 – May 25, 2016 With his loving wife Carole, his children Lyn, Neil and Sandra by his side on May 25, 2016, at home. Devoted and Loving Father, dearly missed by many family, friends, neighbours, and his beloved cat Wembley. Gordon was an employee of Tonolli Metals with 48 years of service, […]
We’re only five months in 2016 but already, it’s been a disheartening year. Many famous and influential faces have passed away that it now seems rare for a week to pass without losing a celebrity. From music to film and beyond, celebrity deaths in 2016 have made us become more aware of just how ephemeral […]
Cremation has increasingly become more popular, and for good reasons. First, it’s more affordable than traditional burial services. Another is it’s a more eco-friendly option, as it doesn’t involve embalming or the use of environmentally harmful chemicals. Cremation also gives people more flexibility when planning and organizing the service. By definition, cremation is the process […]
It’s no secret: Funerals are among the most expensive purchases consumers make. It ranks just behind buying a new car or a new home. While there are many who are reinventing the way they conduct or organize funerals, funeral directors remain a critical component in this service. Hiring a funeral director can be a double-edge […]
Just as every life is different, so is death. As more funeral options open to people, more see the various ways they can pay their respects to their deceased loved ones. There’s the traditional burial service, cremation, green funerals, and then there is home funeral. Choosing a home funeral has become popular among more families […]
Dealing with death is beyond overwhelming. We are faced with countless emotions simultaneously that we don’t know exactly what to feel anymore. One moment we’re angry, the next guilty and afterwards, who knows? Even we feel like getting away from it all, there are obligations we have to deal with such as arranging the funeral […]
People commemorate death in countless ways. Some hold lavish funerals. Others prefer intimate gatherings at home, sharing stories about the departed. Some people also like to maintain a somber tone throughout the occasion while others like a livelier celebration of the life lived by their beloved. There is no right or wrong way of mourning […]
Funerals can be overwhelming for many. Not only do you have to deal with the emotional outpour but also, handle the logistics of the service. All these and more can take a toll on someone. That’s why funeral directors exist. Otherwise known as undertakers, funeral directors can be considered your greatest helping hand during this […]
Losing a loved one is beyond all sadness. Those who have said goodbye to the people they love most know fully well how overwhelming the experience is. Despite all preparations one may think s/he made, nothing prepares you for the insurmountable grief you may be in for. Grief is personal, natural and normal. Throughout the […]
