Britton Funeral Home

11/14/2025

Funeral service for the late Marguerite Shaw.

11/12/2025

Stephen Joseph Palmer of Hartland passed away at the Central Carleton Nursing Home in Hartland on Monday, November 10, 2025. He was born June 10, 1952, and was the son of the late Joseph and Audrey Palmer. Besides his ...

11/11/2025

Philippians 1:21,

11/11/2025

Remembrance Day Observance

They were heroes and this is the day we tell one another their story.

Lest we forget…
Those who served,
Those who were brave and courageous,
Those who paid the ultimate sacrifice in the pursuit of personal freedoms and human rights.

11/07/2025

11/03/2025

Canadian Memorials
The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier

In the spring of 2000, the Unknown Soldier was repatriated to Canada and entombed on May 28, at the foot of the National War Memorial. The ceremony took place with a 45-person guard, pallbearers and a chaplain and the service was televised nationally. Before the laying to rest of the Unknown Soldier the body lay in state for three days in the Centre Block of Parliament Hill. The funeral was attended by dignitaries including the Prime Minister of Canada.

More than 116,000 Canadians have died protecting our nation’s way of life. The Unknown Soldier, though nameless, genderless and rank-less, represents all our fallen soldiers from the past, present and future in our army, navy, merchant marines and air force. This Soldier is one of the 6,846 unidentified First World War dead. It is known that they were originally interred at a cemetery near Vimy Ridge.

The Unknown Soldier also has a special meaning to families who never learned the fate of their loved one. Marking the passing of a loved one with a funeral, and having a permanent place to visit are important parts of the grieving process. Families from across our nation have taken solace at the grave of the Unknown Soldier for many years now.

Since the interment of the Unknown Soldier, every year, at Remembrance Day ceremonies, thousands of Canadians lay a poppy in remembrance at their tomb.

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10/31/2025

Death. It's kind of a heavy subject. And, according to Stephen Cave, we fear it so much that we avoid thinking about it at all costs -- even when death is ex...

10/27/2025

Funeral service for the the late Margaret Johnston.

10/27/2025

Learn what You Need to Know

For any decision we face, making sure we are properly informed produces the best outcome for us. By talking with a professional, someone who has expertise in an area, we are able to ask questions and vet any concerns we may have. As we all know, when faced with choices, everyone always tries to make the best possible decision based on the information available to them.

What do we need to know about funeral planning?

New technologies are being introduced into funeral services regularly. Many products and services have been recently developed to meet the evolving needs of today’s families. Online obituaries and condolences facilitate communications and bridge the gap to those wishing to offer condolences who are unable to attend a service. New technologies also include memorial tributes which capture special memories that are shared at funerals.

The decision by some to choose cremation creates many more options for families and individuals. Both standardized and customized memorial services are being selected by many families.

Religious practices have changed for some. There are a number of alternatives for families depending on their religious affiliation.

Unique, individual, custom services are becoming more commonplace. Planning a personal or unique tribute by creating a service that reflects the life of the deceased and highlights special moments from their life is encouraged.

We’re here to help. Learn what you need to know. Please call if you wish information on options for funeral planning.

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10/24/2025

Margaret Evelyn Johnston passed peacefully into the presence of her Lord and Saviour on Thursday, October 23, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on March 12, 1930, the daughter of the late Roy and Ada Pelkey. ...

10/24/2025

Disenfranchised Grief:
Are we recognizing the feelings of others?

Disenfranchised grief is when grief is not acknowledged by society. Support from either family or friends is not available, either because they are unaware of the effect of this loss on the person or because it is socially unacceptable to recognize their grieving.

Examples include grieving the loss of a friend, an ex-spouse, a same s*x partner or even a pet. Sometimes the grief of a step-parent or step-sibling isn’t recognized. There are many, many more examples of this type of grief.

The relationships we develop provide meaning to us and to our lives. The loss of another whom we were emotionally connected with is felt by us and will create sorrow and grief.

On a personal level, it is important to realize that coping with the loss of someone who was close to you is not dependent on others. And at a societal level, it is important to recognize that everyone has a right to grieve in the manner they wish and to have their grief respected and acknowledged.

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10/20/2025

A Reminder
This Thursday We are Hosting an Evening Event on
Peace of Mind: Planning for the Future

If you would like to learn about prearrangements and the many ways that today’s families are honouring a loved one, please join us.

Date: Thursday, October 23, 6:30 P.M.

Location: Giberson Funeral Directors
207 Burnham Road
Florenceville-Bristol, NB

RSVPs are encouraged.
info@gibersonfuneraldirectors.ca
(506) 392-1115