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10/01/2025

View Stewart Robert Hanson's obituary, contribute to their memorial, see their funeral service details, and more.

International Day of Older Persons, October 1, 2025From a grandparent sharing past traditions to a business mogul paving...
10/01/2025

International Day of Older Persons, October 1, 2025

From a grandparent sharing past traditions to a business mogul paving the way for the next generation, Canada’s older persons deserve a day to be recognized for the contributions they have made in shaping our world. Since December 14, 1990, the first day of October is officially recognized as International Day of Older Persons, a day to commemorate our elders and raise awareness about the challenges of aging.

“Listen to your elders” is a piece of sage advice that still rings true today. Older citizens are the glue of our communities. They help preserve the past by teaching younger generations about culture and traditions. In business, they are ideal mentors, sharing years of experience and wisdom. They form the foundation of families, keeping generations together and providing a safe and supportive environment for both their children and grandchildren to return to time and time again.

Today’s older persons are also active members of society. Many are still entrenched in the workplace, while others donate countless volunteer hours. Whether it is a neighbour, family member or even a stranger at the grocery store, October 1 is the perfect occasion to salute an older person by thanking them for their past contributions and the role they continue to play today.

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The Cemetery WalkWe all have our reasons to visit loved ones resting at a cemetery. Some of us bring flowers at Mother’s...
09/29/2025

The Cemetery Walk

We all have our reasons to visit loved ones resting at a cemetery. Some of us bring flowers at Mother’s Day or Father’s Day. Others visit on anniversaries and birthdays, as gestures to the bonds that were shared. Sometimes we visit hoping to gain insights about our family history and genealogy. There are so many reasons we visit.

The cemetery walk includes the feeling we get when we drive in past the cemetery gates and approach the gravesite of our beloved. Though they are gone, that said, for some reason we find solace in moments such as these. There is a clarity, a soulfulness that speaks to us from beyond.

As we walk to where they rest, our emotions sometimes rise to the surface. When was the last time we visited? We continue to miss them and just being at the cemetery is a source of comfort. We’re sure they would appreciate that we’ve taken the time.

The cemetery walk is about our feelings for someone we loved dearly… and about death and dying. Some of us find elation and love while others find sadness and regret. Everyone feels different emotions.

Though they are laid to rest here and we know they are no longer with us at one level, there is an attachment which we will always have to them. Walking to their grave, standing over it, having a heart to heart and paying respects are all simple gestures which make us feel better about who we are, deep down inside.

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09/26/2025

View Edna Margaret Guy's obituary, contribute to their memorial, see their funeral service details, and more.

Impermanence Illustrated by the Creation and then Destruction of a Sand MandalaImpermanence can be defined as the tempor...
09/25/2025

Impermanence Illustrated by the Creation and then Destruction of a Sand Mandala

Impermanence can be defined as the temporary quality of all living and non-living things. When it comes to a person, it describes the experiences and memories that make up a vanishing life. It is a natural part of existence, but becomes especially poignant when someone who is loved dies. Even though we know there is a season for everything under the sun – a time to laugh and a time to mourn – it can still be difficult to accept the reality of losing someone close.

As a traditional part of Tibetan Buddhism, sand mandalas are the perfect metaphor to depict impermanence. These beautiful and intricate works of geometric art encourage healing, peace and purification. Designed using millions of grains of powered marble, sand, flowers, herbs and stones, a mandala takes days and sometimes weeks to create. Once their beauty is revealed upon completion, they are destroyed to demonstrate the impermanent nature of life.

The destruction of a sand mandala is a powerful ceremonial event and statement about our lives. The religious symbols it contains are removed in a specific order until the mandala has been completely dismantled. The sand is then gathered in a jar which is wrapped in silk and transported to a river. It is then released back into nature to disperse its healing energies.

The circle of life, the impermanence of each and everyone of us. Sometimes we wish a loved one would live forever. Regrettably, this is just not the case.

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09/25/2025

View Paul Heinrich Schwengler's obituary, contribute to their memorial, see their funeral service details, and more.

09/25/2025

View Daniel "Dan" Robert Begalke's obituary, contribute to their memorial, see their funeral service details, and more.

09/25/2025

View Rosemarie Emma Kreibom (Stenzel)'s obituary, contribute to their memorial, see their funeral service details, and more.

09/24/2025

View Trevor George Hawkins's obituary, contribute to their memorial, see their funeral service details, and more.

09/24/2025

Hearses are among the most identifiable symbols of death. Join us for the ride as we take you down the winding roads of the history of the hearse!

Making the Decision to Prefund your FuneralWhen preplanning a funeral, individuals and families essentially have two cho...
09/22/2025

Making the Decision to Prefund your Funeral

When preplanning a funeral, individuals and families essentially have two choices. Some decide to prearrange only. With this option a folder is created that includes decisions made on the services that are selected. This becomes a working copy of what will be done at the time of death.

Some individuals and families also choose to prefund their funeral in addition to the prearrangements they make. Two benefits of prefunding are: not burdening surviving family members with payment for services and secondly, freezing prices. Services which are prepaid avoid inflation. Funds are placed in trust and earn income over time, offsetting increases in price.

Many families we serve opt to have arrangements paid for in advance. To find out more about prefunding, please contact us.

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09/21/2025

View Bernard "Bernie" Leon Veinotte's obituary, contribute to their memorial, see their funeral service details, and more.

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