Circle of Life Cremation and Burial Centre Inc.

03/09/2026

It’s been a little quiet around here… 👀

After an unforgettable Dundas Catch the Ace round, including 35 weeks of winners, a record-breaking $1.7M+ jackpot, and $2 million raised for local charities - we needed a moment to catch our breath! 😮‍💨😁

But we’re back at it! 🙌 Together with our friends at the St. Joseph’s Villa Foundation, we’re busy behind the scenes making sure everything is ready for the next round - licensing, logistics, draw night planning, and all the (hundreds of) little details that bring Dundas Catch the Ace to life!

Stay tuned - we’ll be sharing more exciting updates soon! 🎉♠️

03/09/2026

For much of history, caring for the dead was actually women’s work. Long before funeral homes existed, women in families and communities were responsible for washing, dressing, and preparing the body for burial. In many places they were known as “shrouding women.” Their role was to prepare the body for the wake while others in the community built the coffin or dug the grave.

In the early 1800s, things began to change. As embalming developed and funeral service became a commercial profession, men increasingly took over the role of undertaker and funeral director. But women never completely disappeared from the profession.

In 1899, a Spanish nurse named Lina Odou helped open the door for women in modern embalming by studying the science and even founding an organization for female embalmers.

Today, the profession is shifting again. In mortuary schools, women now make up 75% of students entering funeral service.
In a way, women entering funeral service today aren’t doing something new. They are simply returning to one of the oldest traditions in caring for the dead.

Funeral service continues to evolve, but its roots tell an interesting story. Do you think funeral service will become majority women in the future?

12/03/2025

A beautiful celebration begins with a space that feels welcoming and personal. 🫶

Our Tribute Hall offers families a comfortable environment to gather, share stories, and honour their loved one in the way that feels right for them. 🕊️

📞 Call 905-628-8558 for full details.

12/03/2025

HOWIE, Alberta Christina (née Campbell)

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our dear wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, "Berta", at St. Joseph’s Hospital on Tuesday December 2, 2025, in her 84th year.

Beloved wife of Allaster for 62 years. Loving mo...

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12/03/2025

Rainer passed away peacefully November 20th, 2025, at St. Joseph’s Hospital surrounded by his family.

Born in Lampbertheim, Germany he emigrated to Canada with his mother and younger sister arriving in Hamilton, joining his father, Gerhard in 1958 to begin a new life in Canada. Rainer worked...

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12/02/2025

We’re proud to support the Flamborough Hockey Association’s U15 AA team! 🏒💙

Community connection is at the heart of who we are, and we’re honoured to cheer on these dedicated young athletes.

Here’s to teamwork, perseverance, and a great season ahead! 😁

12/02/2025

We’re excited to share that Circle of Life has a new page. 💜

This will be our home for helpful resources, guidance, and everything happening here at Circle of Life.

Please take a moment to follow our new page so you can stay connected:
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Thank you for being part of our community. 🕊️

12/02/2025

It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Clifford James Biddle on November 25,2025, in his 82nd year.

Cliff was a retired employee from Siemens-Westinghouse with 45 years of service. Cliff was known for his sense of humour, and his incredible love of cooking. He took g...

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12/02/2025

Frances Shirley Picken, born January 16th, 1929 in Antigonish Nova Scotia, the 7th of 8th children. Raised in Mulgrave, she was proud to call Nova Scotia home. Shirley passed December 1st, 2025, in Dundas, Ontario.

Shirley was a force of nature. She was a fiercely loyal, generous, independen...

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12/01/2025

Funeral directors do so much more than people often realize. They guide families through necessary paperwork, transportation, planning, and every detail that brings a service together. 🌱

But above all, they offer emotional support and personal guidance during one of life’s hardest moments. 🫶

We’re grateful every day for the compassion and care Karin brings to the families we serve. 💜

11/29/2025

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Ladislav Mikulasko, who left this world peacefully at 10:15 a.m. on Saturday, November 29, 2025, at Wentworth Village, surrounded by the love of his family.

Born on February 8, 1944, in Humenne, Slovakia, Ladislav lived a life filled wit...

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11/27/2025

On November 24th, our loving, beautiful mom passed away peacefully after a valiant fight with health issues. Her unwavering love and dedication to family will be greatly missed.

Irene was born in Hamilton to Ira and Miriam King (née Denew). She spent many years at Ryckman’s Corners as a chil...

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