Belvedere Funeral Home

Belvedere Funeral Home Locally owned funeral home providing funeral services to Charlottetown and surrounding communities. We offer a variety of options for families to choose from.

Belvedere Funeral Home is a full-service funeral home offering facilities for visitation, chapel services and receptions to greater Charlottetown and its surrounding communities. We cater to the needs of families and individuals requiring either traditional funeral services or cremation. Our contemporary facilities are well received by families, and their guests who visit to pay respects and celeb

rate the lives of loved ones. On-site crematorium. Our caring and compassionate staff are here to assist your family at a difficult time. We support you in many ways, attending to every detail in a timely and respectful manner.

08/05/2025

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I Feel so totally AloneAlthough loss is a natural part of life, the journey through grief feels anything but normal. Th...
08/05/2025

I Feel so totally Alone

Although loss is a natural part of life, the journey through grief feels anything but normal. The unusual feelings associated with grief typically tend to be overwhelming whether experienced alone or in the company of others. Losing a beloved leaves a hole that cannot be filled by anyone or by any one thing. The isolation associated with loss is an intricate part of this difficult journey.

A starting point for those who grieve is recognizing that isolation is a part of the normal grief journey. This may be difficult given there is no assurance at this point that comfort will be found or that joy will return.

For some, isolation is a desired place. Tears are more easily shed in private. Exhaustion can be remedied by quiet time away and having no interaction with others. In one instance, a griever shared they had a longing to sit alone in their darkened home after dusk fell, in an attempt to process their loss. Regrettably this quiet time was interrupted by others every evening, out of concern for this unusual behavior. Nobody considered the griever’s personal journey, disrupting their mourning ritual.

Sometimes isolation can be beneficial, while this is not always the case. A griever needs to assess their personal needs and make choices about how much isolation is needed and how much interaction is optimal.

Initially, finding distraction in everyday activities can and will bring a sense of comfort. Even a nap can be a source of escape as energy is restored. However, isolation is never far away and is often quick to reappear as grief returns and this short-term relief is upstaged by an ambush of sadness and loneliness.

As grief is very much an individual journey, choosing to be with the right people who can offer support at the right time, does provide comfort. Data from research on grief supports the need to share feelings when grieving. Extended periods of isolation will delay the healing process. This may lead to the griever experiencing a life devoid of experiences that contain happiness and joy. Despite the necessity to have some alone time, grief recovery requires reaching out to others and making them aware of the wish and need for company.

With grief, there is a need to find the right balance between the need to acknowledge the loss independently as well as connecting with others to share aspects of the griever’s new reality. Knowing that isolation is a part of the normal phase following loss and connecting with others who have travelled similar paths will provide assurances that the joy does return.

Bertha Brannen
Grief Recovery Specialist

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08/04/2025

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08/01/2025

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Victorian Grave DollsDuring the Victorian era, death could strike at any time, claiming the young and the old. Mourning ...
07/31/2025

Victorian Grave Dolls

During the Victorian era, death could strike at any time, claiming the young and the old. Mourning methods embraced several practices, including a lesser-known tradition of grave dolls.

Following the death of an infant or child, families who could afford the expense commissioned a wax replica of their offspring. The likeness was deliberate, as the doll would actually be dressed in the child’s clothing and have clippings of hair attached to the doll’s head. Instead of viewing a child’s sickly body, the doll would be laid in a miniature coffin during a wake or funeral. The eyes would simply be closed, symbolizing a peaceful sleep and softening the cruelty of death.

Following the funeral, it was customary for the doll to be left on the child’s grave or even kept at home, where it would be displayed in a case or placed in a crib or bed to bring comfort to the family.

While grave dolls are no longer common practice, the tradition of leaving items at a cemetery continues. Families often adorn the grave site of children with photos, flowers, mementoes and toys – including dolls. Before leaving such items, remember to check cemetery policies to prevent the loss or removal of treasured items.

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07/30/2025

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07/29/2025

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07/28/2025

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Do Young and Middle-Aged Adults need to Consider Prearranging and Prefunding their Funeral Services?There is no 100% rig...
07/28/2025

Do Young and Middle-Aged Adults need to Consider
Prearranging and Prefunding their Funeral Services?

There is no 100% right or wrong answer to this question. Our experience with the families we serve is that prearranging is more often discussed by people in the 50+ age group. As individuals begin to enter into their senior years, often they can experience physical ailments which may result in them reflecting on their own mortality. Hence the decision to seek info on prearrangements.

With younger adults, however, there are a number of factors that are usually more pressing on finances other than funeral planning: such as raising a family, mortgage payments and saving for retirement. Sometimes families will help with the education expenses of their children. There are many short-term major expenses that need to be addressed during this period of life.

Sometimes, however, younger adults will experience health issues and some of these are very serious. In this instance, it is advisable to talk with a number of professionals, including those who can oversee legal matters such as a will and those of us in the death care services field. We can provide information on the types of services that are available for both funeral and cemetery arrangements.

This information is valuable as it will provide both the individual and those they are close to scenarios about what can be done and when it will be needed to be done. We’ve supported many individuals and families who face health related challenges. We are here to help when and in whatever way needed.

In summary, we suggest that prearrangements are looked into as individuals approach their senior years. We are hopeful this information helps. If you have questions, please contact us.

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07/26/2025

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07/26/2025

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07/26/2025

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Charlottetown, PE
C1A2Y9

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Belvedere Funeral Home is a full-service funeral home offering facilities for visitation, chapel services and receptions to greater Charlottetown and its surrounding communities. We cater to the needs of families and individuals requiring either traditional funeral services or cremation. We offer a variety of options for families to choose from. Our contemporary facilities are well received by families, and their guests who visit to pay respects and celebrate the lives of loved ones. On-site crematorium. Our caring and compassionate staff are here to assist your family at a difficult time. We support you in many ways, attending to every detail in a timely and respectful manner.