Mackey Funeral Home Inc.

09/25/2025

Thankful Thursday: A Heartfelt Thanks 💛

On this Thankful Thursday, our hearts are overflowing with gratitude. To each and every person who took the time to drop off food and essential household items at our emergency shelter—thank you.

We give our heartfelt thanks to:

Ziggy's Fish & Chips for donating a huge hot lunch donation: 3 roasting pans of chicken legs, 3 roasting pans of roasted potatoes and large pot of gravy that was served for this past Saturday’s dinner!

Royal Canadian Legion Lindsay Branch 67 for donating sandwiches, fruits, and veggies perfect for lunch!

Mackey Funeral Home Inc. for donating sandwiches, cheese, veggies, pickles, and olives

Paul Orchard for donating hotdogs

Kathy Tromans for donating 6 hand creams, 4 packs or razors, 6 Old Spice body washes, 6 Dove body sprays for men, 6 deodorants for women , 6 shampoos, 6 conditioners, 6 lotions, 5 cans of diced tomatoes, 2 mugs, and 5 boxes of crackers. We are really low on personal care items so this donation was greatly appreciated!

Your generosity is more than a donation. It’s a lifeline. It brings comfort, dignity, and hope to those navigating incredibly difficult times. Because of you, our community feels a little more connected, a little more cared for, and a lot more loved.

From the bottom of our hearts—thank you.💕

09/19/2025

09/09/2025

Do You Know the Difference?

Although we’ll never correct you if you mix them up, there’s an important difference between a hearse and Hearst.

A hearse—traditionally known as a funeral coach—is a vehicle used to transport your loved one from the place of death to the cemetery, crematorium, church, or celebration of life.

Hearst, on the other hand, is a town in Ontario. While it’s a fun coincidence that the two sound the same, they’re definitely not interchangeable!

09/08/2025

The season of colour begins right at our door step 🍂

09/04/2025

Meet Maddy!

Maddy grew up in the beautiful communities of Bobcaygeon and Peterborough, Ontario. She graduated from Crestwood Secondary School, where a co-op placement at Ashburnham Funeral Home first sparked her passion for the funeral service profession.

She is currently pursuing her Funeral Service Education at Humber College and recently began her internship with Mackey Funeral Home. Through this hands-on experience, Maddy is gaining valuable knowledge and building meaningful connections as she works toward her goal of becoming a licensed funeral director by 2026.

Compassionate and dedicated, Maddy is already excelling in her role—meeting with families, supporting them through the planning process, and embracing every opportunity to learn and grow.

We are excited to welcome Maddy to our team and look forward to supporting her as she continues her journey toward becoming a Class 1 Licensed Funeral Director.

09/02/2025

Do you know the difference?

Although we’ll never correct you if you mix them up, there is an important difference between an urn and a vase.

An urn is a closed vessel specifically designed to hold human cremated remains. It is sealed from the environment to ensure the ashes are stored safely and securely.

A vase, on the other hand, is an open-topped decorative container, often used to hold flowers or other items.

That said, we love the idea of personalization and welcome families to bring in meaningful receptacles for memorialization. We simply want to ensure that cremated remains are stored properly and treated with the utmost care.

09/01/2025

Happy Labour Day!

This Labour Day, we reflect on the dignity of work and the comfort that comes when work is done with purpose. To our staff, our families, and our community - thank you for trusting us and the work that we do.

Wishing you a peace, rest, and renewal this Labour Day.

08/28/2025

Meet Mark! Not new to the industry, but new to our team!

Mark was born in Scarborough and raised in Oshawa. He is married to Stephanie and has two daughters, Emma and Myah. They currently reside in Port Perry. Growing up, Mark was involved in the Scouting movement and was selected to represent Scouting in the Durham Region at the World Scout Jamboree in Sydney, Australia. He was also awarded the Chief Scout Award. Enjoying the outdoors, Mark worked as a Junior Ranger in Chapleau, Ontario, during the summer of 1986. His funeral service career began at the McIntosh-Anderson Funeral Home in Oshawa, where he worked as a Funeral Director's Assistant before applying to Humber College. He returned to the funeral home to complete his internship. Mark has been a licensed funeral director for 31 years. During his career, he has been actively involved in the Bay of Quinte Funeral Service Association, serving as President in 2001. He has also been involved in the Port Perry Hospital Foundation for many years, serving as President from 2017 to 2020. In 2019, Mark was appointed to the Mayor's Honour Roll in Port Perry for his involvement in the community. He currently sits on the Prince Albert Pine Grove Cemetery Board, serving as Board Chair. Mark feels privileged to join the team at Mackey Funeral Home, Stoddart Funeral Home, and Jardine Funeral Home.

08/25/2025

Help us welcome Karyss!!

Born in Sault Ste. Marie and raised in Lindsay since the age of one, Karyss proudly calls Lindsay home. She is a 2020 graduate of I.E. Weldon Secondary School and recently completed a Joint Honours Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and History at the University of Ottawa.

Karyss joined the Mackey Funeral Home team in July 2025 and has consistently excelled in every role she's taken on. As a valued member of our reception team, she also assists our funeral directors with a wide range of responsibilities and manages the coordination of donations to be forwarded to charities and families.

Karyss has proven to be an incredible asset to our evolving team — embracing every challenge with dedication, compassion, and a strong work ethic.

08/24/2025

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08/23/2025

Mackey’s Through the Years
From our beginning on Kent Street to our newly refreshed space on Peel Street, our look may have changed, but our values remain the same — over a century of community, and a century of caring.

05/26/2025

We deeply appreciate the outpouring of love and support following the passing of Linden Mackey. From our friends, family, community, and colleagues - your kindness has brought comfort to all of us at Mackey Funeral Home, Stoddart Funeral Home, Jardine Funeral Home, and Celebrations Lindsay during this incredibly difficult time.

Linden was the heart of our funeral homes, and his legacy of compassion, integrity, and service will live on. We want to reassure our community that all operations; including current services and prearranged plans—will continue without change.

Though our hearts are heavy, under the leadership of our President Alison Steinsky and our devoted team, we are committed to carrying forward the values Linden and the Mackey family instilled in us all. We will continue to serve you with the same care, respect, and dedication that he so gracefully embodied.

Thank you for standing with us as we honour his memory and continue his life’s work.