Knight Funeral Home

04/09/2026

04/07/2026

We can Arrange an In-Home Appointment for You

Knight Funeral Home offers in-home appointments. We can assist you with ‘at time of need’ funeral arrangements and prearrangements. Also, did you know that consumer regulations allow you to move prearranged services from one funeral home to another?

Sometimes mobility issues don’t allow an individual or family members the ability to visit with us at our location. Some families do not wish to go to a funeral home for various reasons. It may be that this causes them sadness or they are uncomfortable in this type of environment. In an effort to provide convenience to families under our care we provide two options. If you wish to meet at our location, we can schedule a meeting… alternately, we can meet at your residence if that is preferred. Yes, we will come to you.

A member of our team, funeral director Dale Patterson has been meeting with Sarnia and Lambton County families for more than 40 years. For families choosing to schedule an in-home appointment, he will bring all the necessary forms and paperwork. From there, various scenarios are explored with the goal of achieving an outcome that meets the family’s needs.

We are pleased to provide this unique service… yes, home appoints are an option through Knight Funeral Home. We are here for you in many ways.

If you have questions or wish to set up an appt, please call us at
(519) 862-2845.

Kevin Knight
Managing Funeral Director

04/05/2026

Happy Easter

Easter is a symbol of spring and new life. As you partake in today’s festivities take some time to reflect on new beginnings as you share Easter traditions with those who are close to you.

To individuals and families in our community who are Christian in faith, today marks the anniversary of Jesus' resurrection. May you find peace and joy as you remember his sacrifice.

04/03/2026

Jacqueline “Jackie” McLellan – Jackie, with Dara by her side, was cared for in her final days by the wonderful people at St Joseph’s Hospice and was reunited with her loving husband Jack on Wednesday, April 1, 2026. Jackie, born August 16, 1936 was raised and lived most of her life in Frog P...

04/02/2026

Hurst-Peacefully surrounded by her loving family at Vision Nursing Home in Sarnia, on Monday March 30, 2026. Sharon Dianne Hurst, age 80 years of Corunna. Loving wife of 62 years to Harold Hurst. Much loved mother of David Hurst (Laura) of Courtright and Michael Hurst (Kim) of Parry Sound. Treasured...

04/01/2026

Patricia Stella Greene (Derby) February 12th, 1946- March 27th, 2026 Greene-Peacefully, surrounded by her loving family on March 27, 2026, Patricia Stella Greene (Derby) passed away at the age of 80. Beloved wife of Timothy F. Greene for 49 years. Loving mum of Vikki McKinlay (Chris), Ryan and the l...

04/01/2026

April is Cancer Awareness Month

Spring has sprung with a mix of colourful flowers popping out of the ground, but none more significant than the yellow daffodil. For the last 65 years, Canadians have rallied around the yellow flower to make life better for people living with cancer.

Cancer remains the leading cause of death in Canada. It knows no social, cultural, religious or geographical boundary. The disease has touched everyone, whether it be ourselves, a loved one, a friend, a neighbour or a complete stranger we read about on social media. Because of its crushing physical, emotional and financial impact, a collaborative effort is necessary to reduce its burden on patients, families, communities and health-care systems.

Canadian Cancer Statistics:
• Over 1.5 million Canadians are living with and beyond cancer today.
• Nearly half of all Canadians are expected to be diagnosed with cancer in their lifetime.
• Breast, prostate and colorectal cancers account for nearly half of all cancers in Canada.
• Approximately 64 per cent of people are expected to survive at least five years after their cancer diagnosis. This is up 55 per cent from the early 1990s and a further 25 per cent from the 1940s.

A hallmark of Cancer Awareness Month is the Canadian Cancer Society’s Daffodil Campaign. This annual initiative helps fund life-saving research to create more tomorrows and provides a support system to ensure no one faces cancer alone.

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03/26/2026

Free Online Memorial Pages

Surviving family members consider a variety of ways to pay tribute to their loved ones. Memorial pages provide an online venue where family and friends can share memories and pay respects over time.

There are many such platforms which offer services such as photo sharing, storytelling, uploading of personal information, life achievements, condolence wishes and videos. Some are available for a fee while others have no cost for their basic service package.

Below are six memorial page providers who offer a free page to memorialize a loved one:
• Never Gone
• Keeper
• Forever Missed
• Gathering Us
• Murial
• We Remember

This is by no means a complete list. If you seek to create a memorial webpage for a loved one, an online search will present even more providers who offer these services for a nominal fee.

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03/20/2026

The pandemic has forced many of our mourning rituals online. Here are some basic rules to make sure you’re not unintentionally causing offense

03/19/2026

Laverdiere- Peacefully surrounded by her loving family at the Bluewater Health-Palliative Care Unit in Sarnia on Sunday March 15, 2026. Marilyn Joyce Laverdiere, age 87 years of Corunna. Much loved wife of the late Francis “Frank” Laverdiere (2024). Loving mother of Delos MacDonald and his wife ...

03/17/2026

Munday- Peacefully at Meadowview Villa in Petrolia on Saturday March 14, 2026. Sandra Lyn Munday (nee Little), age 77 years of Corunna. Dear mother of Mark Munday and his wife Beckie of Courtright and Dale Munday of Corunna. Treasured grandmother of Jacob and Joey. Sandra leaves behind her siblings;...

03/16/2026

Longer Term Grief

Every relationship we have is unique, and the way we process the death of a loved one is a very individual experience. We can all imagine that grieving the death of a distant cousin is very different from grieving the death of a child. The relationship, the way the person died, and the way we process emotions will have an impact on the length of time it takes to heal following a loss.

No one, including the griever, can put a timeline on the duration of grief. If someone is becoming impatient about how long it is taking to move forward following a loss, seeking education about the grieving process can provide some comfort. It’s important to take the time to grieve and to not compare oneself to others.

We in the grieving profession identify ‘healthy and unhealthy grief.’ With healthy grief, the individual will experience a wide range of emotions and feelings over time, but there will be steady and continual movement towards an understanding of a new reality and life without the deceased.

With unhealthy grief, there is an inability to accept a new reality and the griever is fixated on the past. In some instances, this is all they think about, there is a preoccupation with honouring the relationship that was shared with the deceased. This can hinder current relations and can affect interactions at the workplace. Friendships can wane and sometimes those who grieve are unable to continue working. The griever becomes immobilized and isn’t able to see the possibility of a new life and reality.

With healthy grieving, the griever initially spends significant time processing their thoughts about the departed. Over time, their understanding of their loss begins to make sense and the proportion of time spent on this relationship lessens, and there is a shift to new routines and a new life.

For anyone who grieves, it is important to lean into emotions as they surface and to not judge oneself too harshly if there are periods of sadness or if difficulties are experienced. It does take time to adjust and processing emotions is part of the journey. Eventually, there will come a day when one’s grief seems less painful and the memories of a loved one bring a smile and not only tears. The grief we experience never ends, but should soften over time.

In the event someone is unable to cope with their loss and is experiencing ‘unhealthy grieving’ it is recommended to seek professional help.

Margaret Lorrie Beaton, MA, C. Hyp
Bereavement Counsellor

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