Hill & Robinson Funeral Home & Cremation Centre

11/08/2025

Watch our short animated film which explains what happens at a burial and helps answer questions children may have.Child Bereavement UK’s materials must not ...

06/08/2025

Grief Walker
A Canadian National Film Board Presentation

Steven Jenkinson has a very original approach to conversations about grieving. He has made his life’s work about meeting with individuals and families who face impending death to talk with them about the importance of ‘dying well.’

As a Harvard Graduate in Theology, and a background as a lecturer and author, Jenkinson has a unique understanding of the place of death in our modern-day society. There is also his choice to live as an aboriginal person, to embrace life and death in the way our ancestors did.

This documentary unveils different attitudes about dying and death. Conversations between Jenkinson and others who are either facing death or who are grieving, occur in a one-on-one format with cameras rolling. Jenkinson challenges us to accept when someone we love is dying and our perception of loss and grief.

His philosophy is explained with candid, frank conversations where death is viewed as an integral part of living, hence it becomes the end of the circle of life and is not separate from it, a concept society seems to impose on us.

This Canadian presentation provides another framework to those who face end of life that focuses on the naturalness of living and of dying.

© Hill and Robinson FH/CFHC Online

1h 10m | Not Rated

05/08/2025

View Richard Strasser's obituary, contribute to their memorial, see their funeral service details, and more.

01/08/2025

We Work with All Faiths and Cultures

At a global level, Canada is a younger country, and over the past few centuries it has become the home of vast numbers of immigrants. Our nation was initially settled by peoples from western European nations, with more recent immigrants coming from other parts of our world.

When working with families, our conversations with them inevitably turn to addressing questions associated with religious and cultural traditions. We work with church officials from many religious backgrounds and have gained experience with a many diverse rituals.

In the past, we primarily supported families of Christian faith. This said, we also support families who follow religious practices from other faiths including Islam, Buddhism, Judaism, Hinduism, Taoism, Sikhism and Atheism.

If you have questions about how we can support you with services that reflect your cultural and religious background, please contact us. We are confident we can accommodate and fulfill your unique needs.

© Hill and Robinson FH/CFHC Online

30/07/2025

View Albert Cutler 's obituary, contribute to their memorial, see their funeral service details, and more.

28/07/2025

23/07/2025

View Kathleen Mason 's obituary, contribute to their memorial, see their funeral service details, and more.

22/07/2025

Mobituaries: Podcasts that Shine a Light the Famous and Sometimes Not So Famous

CBS news personality Mo Rocca has always enjoyed reading obituaries and learning of stories of our dearly departed. In an effort to recognize and shine the light on celebrities and even those who were not day to day names, he has written a book and hosts a podcast where their lives are recognized and in his words: “given the send-off they deserve.”

In his weekly podcast, Mo shares stories of deceased individuals who left a mark on our world, shining a light on their accomplishments and legacy. Sometimes he presents on well know icons such as Michael Jackson or Audrey Hepburn, while other times the lives and accomplishments of lesser known or even obscure personalities are expounded on.

These stories can be found on the mobituaries.com website, which is subscription based, or alternately they are also on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.

© Hill and Robinson FH/CFHC Online

16/07/2025

Cemetery Bylaws
What they Mean to You

All cemeteries operate under a set of rules and regulations which are in place to ensure a respectful, peaceful and safe place for the community at large.

Examples of some of the typical regulations which cemeteries have established pertain to the dimensions of burial plots, the sizing of memorials and markers and guidelines on planting. It is important to remember that bylaws have been developed over time and reflect best practices.

When a family purchases a location, they are also agreeing to abide by the bylaws of the cemetery. In doing so, all those who own a cemetery plot are confirming that they (as well as others) will abide by a standard set of rules which governs all activities at the cemetery.

Note that bylaws may vary from one cemetery to another, given the size of the cemetery and the municipality in which it is located.

If you have a question about cemetery bylaws, or what is permissible at a cemetery, it is recommended that you contact the cemetery directly and talk with an official. Some cemeteries have Bylaw books which are available to the public on request.

© Hill and Robinson FH/CFHC Online

11/07/2025

Country music can soothe the soul in times of grief and mourning.

07/07/2025

How to Support Parents after the Death of a Child

Grieving the death of a child, no matter at what age, can be an extremely painful experience. This type of loss can shake the foundation of a person’s life. Their hopes, dreams and plans for the future get turned upside down. The natural order of how life is supposed to unfold is suddenly shaken. The roles and identity of a parent unexpectedly need to be redefined.

You can imagine that grieving a child can be one of the most complicated losses to deal with. It is important for the parents to feel supported at this time, but often grieving parents are left alone because friends and family just don’t know what to say or do to comfort them.

The greatest tool you have when supporting a grieving parent is your ability to listen. It is important to listen without trying to fix and without judgement. Just being there for them and bearing witness to their pain can provide them the ability to honestly reflect on their feelings. This helps them to build a foundation to accept natural shifts in emotions that surface as they process their loss.

Providing help to surviving children as they grieve is another way to support parents who have lost a child. Children need support, patience, love, attention, and care throughout this time. Often parents are caught up in their own grief reactions and the feelings of surviving children are overlooked, leading to a sense of abandonment. Be aware that young minds process grief differently, that they feel pain and can become confused, so be gentle and understanding when interacting with them. Always aim to be a good role model when in the company of children who are grieving.

Support for a grieving parent includes many simple gestures. Honour memories and share stories about the special qualities of the deceased child. Do not be afraid to use their name in conversation, as this helps to keep the memory of a child alive in a healthy way.

While the loss of a child is extremely painful especially at the beginning of the grief journey, being able to share with the parent is particularly helpful at this time and will provide opportunities for them to begin the mourning process. In the long run this will aid with healing and the ability to move toward a renewed sense of purpose and meaning in their life.

This is bereaved parent’s awareness month. If you know someone who has experienced the loss of a child, reach out to them. Your gesture will be noticed and appreciated.

Margaret Lorrie Beaton, MA, C. Hyp
Bereavement Counsellor

© Hill and Robinson FH/CFHC Online

01/07/2025

Happy Canada Day!

Today, when you see the Canadian flag flying high, take a moment to reflect on our Canadian way of life and our people. We are recognized around the world as a nation with citizens who understand what it means to be compassionate and generous.

We help those in need and protect our elderly. Often we place the needs of others before ourselves and in doing so, we make this country a better place in which to live.

Have a wonderful day!