Park Memorial Funeral Homes | Edmonton and area, AB

04/16/2026

Winter returned without asking.

Soft, steady, and a little stubborn — covering roads we thought were clear, reminding us that seasons don’t always move forward in straight lines.

Grief can feel like that, too.

Just when the ground feels steady again, something shifts. A memory, a date, a moment — and suddenly, you’re back in it.

In a small church near Smoky Lake, we gathered through fresh snow and slow roads to honour a life. Because no matter the season — or how many times winter comes back — love shows up. And so do we.

Every time. 💚

If you’ve found comfort in the way we talk about grief and care, you’re always welcome here.
Follow along for support, resources, and community.

04/05/2026

Easter is often seen as a season of renewal—
of light returning, of hope quietly finding its way back in.

It can also be a day where absence feels a little more present.

If you’re carrying both today—the beauty and the ache—you’re not alone.

Grief and love exist side by side.
And sometimes, even the smallest moments - a shared memory, a soft breath, a bit of sunlight - can feel like their own kind of renewal.

However this day meets you, may you find a moment of gentleness within it.

~ Park Memorial

03/31/2026

Not every renovation is meant to look different…
some are meant to feel different. 💚

Over the past year, we’ve made a series of thoughtful updates throughout our Edmonton flagship Park Memorial location — some visible, and others you may not immediately notice, but will absolutely feel.

From a refreshed lobby and new fireplace feature, to a warmer, quieter chapel and behind-the-scenes improvements that help us serve families more efficiently, every change was made with care.

If you’d like to watch a short video overview, you can do so here:

🎥 https://youtu.be/t1nryeP2rZE

We’ve also shared more about these updates on our blog:

https://www.parkmemorial.com/comfort-warmth-care-inside-our-recent-park-memorial-renovations

At Park Memorial, we believe the spaces where families gather to remember and honour a loved one should feel welcoming, comfortable, and cared for — in every season.

03/29/2026

Pizza for GOOD… 🍕

PLEASE SHARE! Domino's Pizza locations offer this great special to help area food banks! Use offer code FOOD and $5 from each order will be donated to your local food bank!

In the past two years this special has raised over $57,000 for Edmonton's Food Bank! THANK YOU!

03/13/2026

When someone we love dies, families suddenly find themselves navigating paperwork, decisions, and responsibilities they may have never faced before.

One of the forms our Aftercare Specialists regularly help families complete is the Canada Pension Plan (CPP) Death Benefit.

Many Canadians are surprised to learn that this benefit is a one-time payment of up to $2,500 intended to help offset funeral and final expenses.

What many people don’t realize is that this benefit has not increased since 1998.

Over the past decades, the cost of living — and the cost of saying goodbye — has changed significantly, but this benefit has remained the same.

At Park Memorial, helping families navigate these practical steps after a loss is an important part of the support we provide.

Right now, a petition has been introduced asking Parliament to review the CPP Death Benefit. If you’re interested in learning more about the discussion, you can read about it here:

https://www.ourcommons.ca/petitions/en/Petition/Details?Petition=e-6959

This is something that will affect every Canadian family at some point in their lives, though many people don’t learn about it until they experience the loss of someone they love. If this conversation matters to you, please share this post and petition with your friends and family.

Before today, had you ever heard of the CPP Death Benefit?

03/12/2026

What does grief feel like to you?

Last evening at Art for the Grieving Heart, we explored grief through the senses.

Salt.
Sour.
Sweet.

Grief often begins in salt — the quiet language of tears.
Sometimes it arrives sharp and surprising, like something sour on the tongue.
And over time, sometimes when we least expect it, sweetness begins to return.

Together, participants created aroma stones from clay, each one representing a different part of the grief journey. Some stones were rough and textured. Others were smooth and gentle. Every one carried a story.

We also shared a small sensory ritual — tasting something salty, something sour, and something sweet — reflecting on how grief can change the way we experience the world around us.

There were thoughtful conversations, quiet moments, and the comforting reminder that grief does not have to be carried alone.

At Park Memorial, gatherings like Art for the Grieving Heart create space for people to explore loss in meaningful and creative ways — allowing memories, emotions, and connection to surface naturally.

Thank you to everyone who joined us and shared a part of their journey.

Grief may travel with us…
but so does love.

03/11/2026

Today is National Funeral Director Recognition Day.

Many people meet a funeral director for the first time during one of the most difficult moments of their lives. In the midst of grief, families are suddenly faced with decisions, paperwork, and countless details that must be managed in a very short time. This is where funeral directors step in.

Funeral directors are licensed professionals who guide families through every part of the funeral planning process — from bringing a loved one into our care, to coordinating the ceremony, to helping complete the important documents that follow a death. They work closely with families to create meaningful ways to honour their loved one while ensuring every detail is handled with care and respect. But perhaps most importantly, funeral directors provide something families need just as much as the logistics: steady guidance and compassionate support during an incredibly vulnerable time.

Today we recognize and thank our team of extraordinary funeral directors who serve families with such professionalism, empathy, and dignity. And while today rightly honours funeral directors, the care families experience at Park Memorial is strengthened by our many dedicated team members who support this work every day. From those who prepare and maintain our spaces that support our families, to those who greet families and coordinate services, to those who continue offering support long after the ceremony has ended — every role helps ensure families feel cared for during life’s most difficult moments.

To our funeral directors and our entire team: THANK YOU for the compassion and heart you bring to this calling every day. You make a difference in the lives of the families we serve in every detail and task that you care for - big and small.

If one of our funeral professionals has helped YOUR family through a difficult time, we invite you to share a note of appreciation below.

03/09/2026

Behind every name shared at our Christmas Remembrance Service is a story, a life, and someone deeply missed.

When families register to attend, they are invited to share the name of the loved one(s) they are remembering, and to choose which of three charities selected by our staff will receive a memorial donation from Park Memorial in that person’s honour.

Following the service, our team delivers those donations on behalf of the families we serve.

Recently, members of our team had the opportunity to visit the Edmonton's Food Bank to deliver one of those memorial donations, along with the list of names of the loved ones whose memories are being honoured through this gift.

Walking through the facility and seeing the scale of the work happening there was a powerful reminder of how important that support has become in our city.

Today, the Edmonton Food Bank helps provide food support to more than 43,000 people every month, a number that has risen sharply in recent years as more families in Edmonton face rising costs and financial strain.

To the families who chose the Edmonton Food Bank as the charity that best honours their loved one — thank you. Your generosity is helping ensure that neighbours across our community have food on their tables.

If you would like to learn more about the important work they do, we invite you to read the blog we shared after delivering last year’s donation.

🔗 https://www.parkmemorial.com/community-spotlight-edmonton-food-bank

At Park Memorial, remembrance is not only about looking back — it’s also about caring for the community around us.

03/08/2026

Think about the strongest woman you know…

Who came to mind first?

What makes her strong?

Maybe it’s the way she quietly carries so much for the people she loves, constantly juggling career, relationships, and motherhood.

Maybe it’s how she continues to show up for others, even on the hard days.

Maybe it’s the strength it takes to move through loss, change, and uncertainty.

Strength doesn’t always look the way we expect it to.

Sometimes it’s the woman who keeps a family steady during difficult moments.
Sometimes it’s the one who sits beside someone in grief and simply listens.
Sometimes it’s the courage to feel deeply — to love, to remember, and to keep moving forward.

Today, on International Women’s Day, we pause to recognize the women in our community whose strength quietly shapes the lives around them — mothers, daughters, sisters, friends, caregivers, colleagues, and neighbours.

Women whose care holds families together.
Women whose presence brings comfort in difficult moments.

Today we honour the women who support others through life’s most meaningful moments — and those who find the courage to move forward through grief and remembrance.

From all of us at Park Memorial, thank you for the care and compassion you bring to the world.

If someone comes to mind today, you’re welcome to share her name in the comments so we can honour her together.

02/26/2026

Oh does this hit 💚

Very in keeping with our recent Love Letter themed Art for the Grieving Heart that we posted about…

"Not Now"

02/26/2026

Last night, our team rolled up our sleeves for a blood donor evening — nine donors strong, including three first-time donors. ❤️

In our profession, we are constantly reminded of how precious life is and how deeply interconnected our community truly is. Supporting life, whenever and however we can, is something that resonates deeply with all of us.

Blood donation is a quiet act of care. One that often goes unseen, but has the power to save lives every single day.

We’ve shared a reflection on why this experience meant so much to our team, and why donating blood is one of the most meaningful ways to support others in our community.

If you’ve ever considered donating, this may be your gentle sign.

Read the full blog (and don't miss the full reel of photos at the end of the blog!): https://www.parkmemorial.com/giving-a-little-helping-a-lot

Give a little. Help a lot.

Last night, our Park Memorial team gathered for a blood donor evening. Nine team members rolled up their sleeves — including three first-time donors — and gave something simple, yet profoundly powerful: time, compassion, and a small donation that has the potential to save lives.

02/24/2026

This evening, our Park Memorial team is doing something close to the heart — in every sense of the word. 💚

In honour of Heart Month, we’ll be visiting Canadian Blood Services together to donate as a team. Care for our community doesn’t begin and end at the funeral home doors. It lives in the quiet, meaningful moments where we show up for one another.

Blood donation is one of the simplest acts of kindness, yet it has the power to save lives, support families, and bring hope when it is needed most.

We’ll be sharing a few behind-the-scenes moments throughout the evening— the nerves, the laughs, and the heart behind why this matters to us.

Follow along today as we give back in a way that truly comes from the heart. 🫀