Connelly-McKinley Funeral Homes

04/20/2026

On Professional Administration Day, we honour those who bring compassion into every detail.

Your dedication, professionalism, and steady presence are the foundation of the care we provide.
In moments when families feel overwhelmed, it is your organization, patience, and quiet strength that create clarity and calm.

You are often the first voice they hear and the steady support behind every seamless experience.

Because of you, families feel guided, respected, and truly cared for.

We are deeply grateful for the dedication, compassion, and professionalism of our Administrative team.

Through your work, you help us heal hearts, inspire trust, and honour every legacy.

04/17/2026

We know it’s scary to think about death…
but it’s even harder for the people you love when nothing is planned.

Join us for a free, no-pressure workshop that helps you take the first step, simply, clearly, and on your terms.

Our guided sessions next week will give you the information you need to help your family.

Call 780-590-0626 to register or www.connelly-mckinley.com and click the ducks!

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04/16/2026

Spaces are filling quickly.
Register now.

Join us for a complimentary preplanning workshop that will give you and your family clarity when it matters most.

Includes guided workbook and refreshments.
Don’t miss your chance to make these decisions calmly.
Rather than under pressure.
Register at www.connelly-mckinley.com
Click the ducks!

Connelly-McKinley Limited in Edmonton, Alberta provides funeral, memorial, aftercare, pre-planning, and cremation services to our community and the surroun... Learn More

04/15/2026

You trust them to carry out your wishes…
but have you set them up to succeed?

Being an executor can be overwhelming
Legal steps, financial decisions, government paperwork
All while grieving.

Most people aren’t prepared.
And most families feel the impact.

Join us for a free workshop and make sure your family isn’t left guessing.
Chateau Louis Convention Centre
April 23
10:30 AM | - 7:00 PM
Limited seating
Register today: connelly-mckinley.com

Connelly-McKinley Limited in Edmonton, Alberta provides funeral, memorial, aftercare, pre-planning, and cremation services to our community and the surroun... Learn More

04/09/2026

Administrative Professional (Part-Time)
St. Albert Location | 3 Days per Week

At Connelly-McKinley Funeral Homes, we are seeking a part-time Administrative Professional to support both our Administration and Family Service teams.

This role is essential to ensuring every family we serve experiences clarity, organization, and compassionate care.

What You Will Do:

Prepare and manage documentation with accuracy and attention to detail
Support both Administration and Family Service teams with day-to-day operations
Coordinate files, information, and internal communication
Help ensure a smooth, organized experience for the families we serve

Who You Are:

Highly organized and detail-oriented
Calm, professional, and dependable
Able to work in a fast-paced, people-focused environment
Comfortable working in a setting that supports families experiencing loss

What You Can Expect:

Meaningful work that truly makes a difference
A supportive, experienced team
A professional environment built on compassion and care
Competitive hourly wage (based on experience)

Position Details:
Part-time (3 days per week)
In-person role – St. Albert location

Apply:
Please send your resume and a brief introduction to:
emily.myrfield@connelly-mckinley.com
No phone calls

04/07/2026

Life Insurance Pays the Bill.
It Doesn’t Make the Decisions.

We are seeing it everywhere right now,
“Get life insurance to cover your funeral.”
And yes… money matters.

But here is what families actually struggle with:
• What kind of service did they want?
• Burial or cremation?
• Which cemetery?
• What would they have chosen… really?

No plan means:
Confusion.
Disagreements.
Emotional spending.
Second-guessing that can last for years.

Life insurance gives your family money.

A plan gives them:
Clarity
Confidence
Peace of mind
And the ability to honour you properly

The truth is,
Most families don’t fall apart because of cost.
They struggle because no one knew what to do.

If you’ve ever thought:
“My family will figure it out…”
They will.
But it’s often harder than it needs to be.

Join us for a free preplanning workshop and learn how to:

• Make a few key decisions now
• Protect your family from unnecessary stress
• Ensure everything is clear, simple, and done right

Chateau Louis Convention Centre
Thursday, April 23
10:30 AM or 7:00 PM
Limited seating.
Register at: Connelly-McKinley.com
Click on the ducks for more information
Planning workbook and Refreshments included

Connelly-McKinley Limited in Edmonton, Alberta provides funeral, memorial, aftercare, pre-planning, and cremation services to our community and the surroun... Learn More

04/05/2026

We are hiring.
Not just a position. A purpose.

We are looking for a Funeral Professional to join our Family Service (Preneed) team at Connelly-McKinley.

This role is about more than planning.
It’s about guiding families, building trust, and helping people make thoughtful decisions before they are needed most.

If you:
• Value meaningful conversations
• Lead with compassion and professionalism
• Want to be part of a respected, established team
We would like to hear from you.

Send your resume to:
marq.jeffrey@connelly-mckinley.com

04/03/2026

Easter reminds us that even after the darkest moments… light returns.

For many, this season brings hope, renewal, and time with family.

For others, it quietly carries grief, memories, and the absence of someone deeply loved.

Both can exist at the same time.

Today, we honour the memories that shape us, the love that never leaves us, and the quiet strength it takes to keep moving forward.

From all of us at Connelly-McKinley,
we are thinking of you, wherever you are on your journey.

Wishing you moments of peace, reflection, and gentle renewal this Easter.

04/02/2026

Get Your Ducks in a Row

One day, your family will have to make these decisions.

The question is… will they feel confident, or overwhelmed?

Without a plan, the burden falls entirely on your children, siblings or executor, both emotionally and financially.

Join our FREE Preplanning Workshop and give them clarity instead of uncertainty.

Chateau Louis Convention Centre
April 23 | Two sessions available
Register today: connelly-mckinley.com

Connelly-McKinley Limited in Edmonton, Alberta provides funeral, memorial, aftercare, pre-planning, and cremation services to our community and the surroun... Learn More

04/02/2026

Don’t wait until it’s too late.

Most families don’t plan because they think there’s still time.
Until there isn’t.

And then, in a matter of hours…
decisions have to be made.
Emotions are high.
And no one is sure what Mom or Dad would have wanted.

We see it every day.
Families guessing.
Second-guessing.
Sometimes even struggling with each other…
at the exact moment they should be supporting one another.

It doesn’t have to be that way.
Imagine instead…

✔ Your family knowing exactly what to do
✔ No pressure, no emotional overspending
✔ No conflict, just clarity and peace
That’s what planning ahead gives them.

Join us for a FREE Preplanning Workshop
April 23 • Chateau Louis Convention Centre
Two sessions: 10:30 AM & 7:00 PM
Refreshments & materials included

Seats are limited—and this is one of those things people often put off…
Until it becomes urgent.

Give your family the gift of certainty, not questions.

For more information and to Register now:

Connelly-McKinley Limited in Edmonton, Alberta provides funeral, memorial, aftercare, pre-planning, and cremation services to our community and the surroun... Learn More

03/20/2026

First Day of Spring
Today marks the first day of spring, a season of renewal, light, and new beginnings.
But for those carrying grief,
the change in seasons can feel… complicated.
While the world begins to bloom again, you may still be holding loss quietly in your heart.
And that’s okay.

Grief doesn’t follow the calendar.
It doesn’t rush forward just because the sun stays out a little longer.
But sometimes—
in the softer air, the sound of birds returning, or the warmth of the sun on your face, there can be a small moment of peace.
A breath.
A pause.
A reminder that even after the hardest winters…
life gently begins again.

Wherever you are in your journey,
be patient with yourself.

Brighter days don’t erase grief, but they can walk alongside it.

We’re here for you. Always.
Connelly-McKinley Funeral Homes
Healing Hearts • Inspiring Trust • Honouring Legacy

03/19/2026

When it matters most, who you choose matters.

Making funeral arrangements is not something families do every day. It happens in moments of stress, grief, and often uncertainty. In those moments, what people need most is confidence, knowing they are in capable, steady hands.

There is a quiet reassurance that comes from working with a funeral home that is established, experienced, and fully supported by a dedicated team.

Not just one person…

But a collective of professionals—each with a role, each with expertise—working together to ensure nothing is missed, and everything is handled with care.

From the first call, to the final details, to the support that continues after the service… it takes more than good intentions.

It takes structure, experience, and people who understand both the emotional and practical side of loss.

That’s where we stand.

At Connelly-McKinley, families are supported by a team that has been serving this community for generations—quietly, consistently, and with intention.
Because when everything feels uncertain, you shouldn’t have to question the care you’re receiving.