Meteghan Funeral Home

04/09/2026

Remembering Canadian Courage
The Battle of Vimy Ridge and the Vimy Memorial

In World War One, German forces occupied a heavily fortified seven kilometer stretch of coastline in France called Vimy Ridge. In the early morning hours of April 9, 1917 Canadian troops attacked this position. Four days of intense fighting, that included countless acts of heroism, produced a victory for Canadian forces, but at significant loss. There were approximately 11,000 casualties including close to 3600 soldiers killed.

Many historians see the Battle of Vimy Ridge as a defining moment in Canadian history, one where Canada emerged as nation on the international stage. At the conclusion of World War One, Canada had a seat and a separate signature at the Treaty of Versailles.

In 1922 France ceded the land of Vimy Ridge to Canada and in 1936, the Vimy Memorial was unveiled. This memorial honours those who fought in this battle and the 11,285 Canadian soldiers who were killed in France in World War One, who have no known grave.

The memorial’s two pillars represent Canada and France. The 20 human figures which are part of this memorial represent sacrifice, justice and those who mourn. The Statue of Peace, which is atop the memorial, embodies hope for the future and at the base stands the Mother Canada Statue overlooking the battlefield and mourning Canada’s fallen.

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04/05/2026

Happy Easter

We at Meteghan Funeral Home, wish you a happy Easter and hope you are able to share this day with loved ones enjoying family traditions which are near and dear to you.

To families and individuals of Christian faith in our community, we hope this spiritual day provides comfort and joy as you remember the resurrection of Jesus who sacrificed his life for the sins of mankind.

04/02/2026

04/01/2026

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03/31/2026

Congrats Andrew!
Welcome to Andrew’s professional team to our colleagues in Digby. Looking forward to working with you all.

Jayne’s Funeral Home is now proudly locally owned and operated once again.

Under the leadership of Andrew Huskilson, a fifth-generation funeral service provider, Jayne’s has returned to independent CANADIAN ownership.

We’re excited for this new chapter and what it means for our community. Please like and share our page to stay connected and informed.

03/31/2026

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03/30/2026

An Act of Consideration

As funeral directors we frequently meet with families whose loved ones have passed and who have not made decisions in advance. We witness first-hand the struggles they have when making choices at what is a very emotional time.

Sometimes a beloved has advised a family member of certain wishes and another family member of wishes which are contrary to the initial requests. This is not an ideal situation and can result in conflict between family members as each person is tries to fulfill what they feel best represents the choices of their beloved.

We also witness when individuals have formally preplanned their funeral service. The meeting with their surviving family members is more about verifying wishes. A blue print has been established and there is no ambiguity.

Planning in advance does exactly that. It avoids uncertainty and ensures a smooth path for those who are entrusted to represent your needs when needed. Think of preplanning as an act of consideration.

If you would like to talk with our directors, to find out what is involved to formalize planning for a funeral, please contact us.

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03/27/2026

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03/27/2026

For Whom the Bell Tolls
Where does this expression come from?

Ernest Hemmingway popularized the expression with his novel of the same title published in 1940. His depiction of the Spanish Civil War had many characters who contemplated their own death and the protagonist Robert Jordan was assigned to blow up a bridge which he knew he would not survive.

The novel inspired a movie which starred Gary Cooper and Ingrid Bergman which was nominated for 7 Academy Awards including Best Picture. Over the years, numerous adaptations have also been produced including a song by Metallica. The novel itself was nominated for a Pulitzer.

Its origins however date back much further, to the seventeenth century and author John Donne. In his ‘meditations,’ specifically ‘Devotions upon Emergent Occasions’ published in 1624, he writes the following words:

No man is an island,
Entire of itself.
Each is a piece of the continent,
A part of the main.
……
Each man's death diminishes me,
For I am involved in mankind.
Therefore, send not to know
For whom the bell tolls,
It tolls for thee.

In Donne’s words the interconnectedness of humankind is the primary message he wishes to convey. Rather than death being a solitary event, he contends we all share in this experience. We all live, and we all will die.

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03/25/2026

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03/25/2026

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03/23/2026

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