Park Memorial Funeral Homes | Edmonton and area, AB

14/08/2025

🍦 Ice cream tastes even sweeter when it’s for a good cause! 🍦

Today is Miracle Treat Day at Dairy Queen – a day when net proceeds from every Blizzard sold go to local children’s hospital foundations, helping kids get the care they need.

Our president, Kirstie Smolyk, surprised the team by ordering 46 Blizzards so we could all take part. From Oreo to Strawberry Banana, every bite was a treat with heart. ♥️

Thank you, Kirstie, for turning dessert into something truly meaningful – and thank you Dairy Queen for supporting children in communities across Canada.

13/08/2025

Please note that tonight’s Grief Walk is CANCELLED due to rain.

We hope you will join us next Wednesday evening.

Each walk begins with a simple grounding practice, followed by an intentional, mindful walk through peaceful trails surrounded by trees, birdsong, and still water. Along the way, we’ll soak in the sights, sounds, and sensations around us, giving space for grief to simply be.

07/08/2025

🌿 Grief Walks Begin: Gentle Steps Toward Healing

Last night, we shared a truly beautiful evening—filled with sun, songbirds, squirrels, laughter, stories, tears, and quiet remembering. Our first grief walk was everything we hoped it might be… and more.

We walked together through the peaceful paths of Holy Cross Cemetery, each carrying someone we missed in our hearts. Some walked in silence, others in shared conversation. Messages were written on leaves—one even shaped like a butterfly—and gently released into the pond.

We closed with soft words and open hearts. Every person thanked the one they were missing with an “I love you.”

It was simple. Honest. Sacred.

💬 We invite you to read about the experience on our latest blog post: https://www.parkmemorial.com/leaves-laughter-and-letting-go-our-grief-walks-begin

Whether you joined us or are curious about the journey, we hope these reflections offer a quiet moment of peace.

www.parkmemorial.com/grief-walks

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30/07/2025

One Week From Today: Grief Walk #1

Join us for the first in our summer series of Grief Walks: Gentle Steps Toward Healing — happening one week from today.

We’ll begin with a quiet grounding practice, then take a slow, mindful walk through the nature-filled trails of Holy Cross Cemetery, surrounded by trees, birds, and still water.

Whether your grief is fresh, old, quiet, or loud—this is a space to simply be.

After the walk, we’ll gather for optional reflection and conversation with others who understand.

🗓️ Date: Wednesday, August 6, 2025
🕓 Time: 7:00 pm until approximately 8:00 pm
📍 Location: Holy Cross Cemetery, 14611 Mark Messier Trail, Edmonton, AB
💬 All are welcome. Come as you are.

This session’s theme:

✨ “Who do I miss today, and what would I say if they were walking beside me?”
Mantra for the walk: “Walk with me.”

No pressure to share. No need to walk the full path.
Just quiet steps, open hearts, and gentle company.

Please feel free to message us if have any questions.



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24/07/2025

🕊️ What happens to a Facebook account when someone passes away? You have options — but most people don’t know they exist. This is your gentle guide to memorializing an account and protecting their memory.

Free letter template included in the blog.

You’re not alone.

https://www.parkmemorial.com/step-by-step-guide-what-to-do-with-a-loved-ones-facebook-account-after-they-pass-away

27/06/2025

If ever you are struggling with what to say to someone who is grieving, stay away from these thoughtless expressions of misplaced sympathy.

26/06/2025

Last night marked the final Men’s Grief Support gathering of the season, and we closed it out in the best way possible—with good food, heartfelt conversation, and meaningful connection.

Fourteen men came together in our kitchen to cook, share, and support one another. From simmering soup to bacon popcorn (yes, really!), it was an evening full of laughter, shared stories, and the kind of quiet strength that only comes from being truly understood.

Read about the evening and the impact of this growing community in our latest blog post:
👉 https://www.parkmemorial.com/a-season-of-connection

Men’s Grief Support will return in September, and we’d love to welcome you.

15/06/2025

Today, on Father’s Day, we hold space for many kinds of love — and many kinds of grief.

To those remembering fathers who are no longer here — we see you. Your love endures beyond this life, and your memories carry him close.

To the fathers who are missing their children — whether through loss, distance, or heartache — we honor your strength and the deep ache that comes with love that has no place to land.

And to the men who long to be fathers but are walking the difficult road of infertility — your pain is real, and your hopes matter.

Today is filled with joy for many, but for others, it is a day that gently reopens tender places in the heart.
Our Park Memorial family extends our compassion to all who are grieving today. You are not alone. You are remembered. You are loved.

30/05/2025

🧸✨ Wanted. Loved. Remembered. Always. ✨🧸

On a warm spring afternoon, families gathered to honour the tiniest lives who left the biggest marks on our hearts. The 2025 Baby Memorial, held at Park Memorial Funeral Home, was a tender ceremony filled with teddy bears, candlelight, handwritten messages, and the quiet power of remembrance.

From the reading of each baby’s name, to the candle lit in remembrance of each baby, to the gathering of parents and families each on this journey of love and grief, this annual tradition reminds us that grief is shared, and love endures.

💚 Read our latest blog post to witness how a community comes together to say: You are not alone.

👉 https://www.parkmemorial.com/remembering-our-losses-2025-baby-memorial

On a warm spring afternoon, families, healthcare professionals, and community members gathered at Park Memorial Funeral Home for the 2025 Baby Memorial Service—an annual tradition every May, dedicated to honouring and remembering babies who died during pregnancy, at birth, or in early infancy.

12/05/2025

The website that we use for event ticketing has had some technical difficulties over the weekend. They are solved and you are now able to secure your seats for this Wednesday’s Art for the Grieving Heart and the Men’s Grief Support later this month as well as the dates for June for both events.

We apologize for the inconvenience and look forward to welcoming you.

12/05/2025

Our Park Memorial President, Kirstie Smolyk joins the Alberta Funeral Service Association - AFSA board as their president this year. We know that her sound decisions and passion for our profession will guide her well in leading this organization.

Join us in congratulating Kirstie 🎉🎉🎉

🎉 Welcome to the 2025–2026 AFSA Board of Directors! 🎉

We’re thrilled to introduce and welcome the new AFSA leadership team for the 2025–2026 term!

A warm welcome to our new President, Kirstie Smolyk — we’re excited for your leadership in the year ahead!

We’re also proud to welcome the full board:

Past President: David Root

Vice President: Scott Green

Treasurer: Dale Wright

Directors: Candice Anderson, Quinn Furey, Gary Lynn, Will Martin, Joel McCaw, and Bryce Laveck

This dedicated group brings a wealth of experience, passion, and vision to AFSA. We’re excited for the journey ahead and confident that this board will continue to elevate our mission and support our members.

Here’s to a great year! ✨

12/05/2025

🌸 Happy Mother's Day 🌸

Today, we celebrate the incredible strength, love, and resilience of mothers everywhere. Park Memorial also understands that Mother's Day can be a day of mixed emotions for many.

To all the mothers who are being celebrated today, we honour your unwavering dedication and the endless love you give. Your role is invaluable, and your impact is immeasurable.

For those who are missing their moms, we hold you in our hearts. The memories and love you shared with your mother continue to live on, and we hope you find comfort in those cherished moments.

To the women who long to be mothers and face fertility challenges, we see your strength and courage. Your journey is unique and deeply personal, and we stand with you in hope and support.

For the mothers who have experienced the unimaginable loss of a child, our hearts ache with you. Your love for your child is eternal, and we honour your grief and the precious memories you hold dear.

And to those whose relationships with their mothers or children are estranged, we acknowledge the complexity of your feelings today. May you find peace and understanding in your journey.

On this Mother's Day, let us come together to celebrate, remember, and support one another. Your stories, your love, and your strength are what make this day truly special.

With heartfelt compassion,
Happy Mother’s Day 💗