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Alternate disposition methods

It is a simple question; how do I want to dispose of my body when I die? There is no easy answer. The cremation urns with our ashes will be placed in a crematorium, or we can be placed in our homes or the home of a loved one. But not all people want their […]

HEDDEN, Margaret B. (Marg)

Suddenly at home, on Thursday, January 31st, 2019 at the age of 77 with her son by her side. Predeceased by her parents Bruce and Mildred Stewart and brother Bill Stewart. Left to mourn, her brother John Stewart (Lansing, IL), her children Vicki Kovacs (Phil), Evelyn Whalen (Pat), Bernice Cable (Dave), Cheryl Hedden and Tom […]

PEPPER (JENTZ), Eunice Betty 1926 to 2019

Eunice passed away peacefully at St. Joesphs Life Care Brantford with family by her side on Feb. 4th. Loved mother of Bill & Jaye Pepper, St. George. John Pepper, Brantford. Linda Lomax (Dunham) & Rick McKinney , Woodstock. Loved Grandma of 10 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren. Eunice and Don (deceased 2010) lived on a […]

SZCZUR, Mark Russell

 It is with profound sadness that we share the sudden passing of our beloved brother, uncle, cousin, nephew, and friend on Saturday, February 2, 2019, in his 47th year. Mark was the much loved son of Russell Szczur (2010) and Linda (Main) Szczur (2011); precious brother of Jennifer Doherty (Michael), Terry (Sherry), and Jamie (Kelly). […]

BOYLE, Donald James –

Suddenly at Brierwood Gardens on February 3, 2019, in his 92nd year, surrounded by the love of his family. He is reunited with his loving wife Marg (2013). He will be greatly missed by his children Dianne (Gene) Neziol, Donna, David (Nancy), Dale (Colin) Reid. Predeceased by his brother Armstrong and sister Elaine. Loving Papa […]

Changing The Way We Grieve

Death will always be an unexpected happening in our life. We don’t know if we’ll die because of an accident, disease, or an unforeseen event. Although dying is not the best solution to escape our problem, some resorts in doing this as a sign that they give up in finding a solution to that problem. […]

HOMER, James Wallace

Passed away peacefully Wednesday January 16th in the palliative care unit BGH. Predeceased by loving wife Janet (March 2017), parents James and Elizabeth Homer, sister Lois and brother inlaw Gerald. Father of Mark (Fiona), Robin (Julie). Proud poppa of Natasha, Maddison, Marina, Chasity and Logan. Great poppa of Evan, Elyas, Riley and Alexander. Dad was […]

BOYD, David F. –

Passed away on Wednesday, January 16, 2019, in his 88th year, at the Brantford General Hospital. Beloved husband of Joyce for 68 years. Loving father of Dan (Ellie), and Gary (Sandy). Proud grandfather of 5 grandchildren, Dan Jr. (Amanda), Jamie (Heather), Chris (Brenda), Gary Jr. (Melissa), Pamela (TJ) Procter and 10 great-grandchildren, Hailey, Breanne, Ashley, […]

Latest Cremation Trends

Graveyards take a lot of space and with the cost of dry land going up almost every year, it’s becoming more and more difficult to invest in acres upon acres of land.  Apart from that, burial costs are not going down either. This is probably the reason why cremation is rapidly becoming a popular choice […]