Morse & Son Funeral Home - Morgan Funeral Home

04/15/2026

GIVING BACK TO OUR COMMUNITY
In 2001, in recognition of our 175th anniversary of Morse & Son, the Morgan Family established the Morgan Funeral Home Community Fund, a donor advised fund within the Niagara Community Foundation. Both the Morse & Son Funeral Home and the Morgan Funeral Home make ongoing contributions in memory of each individual who has died and the client family that was served.
Each year, the investment income from the fund is directed to assist a charitable organization whose services and projects improve the quality of life in our community.
After 25 years, on this our 200th Anniversary year of 2026, we wanted to share a list of those organizations that have been assisted to date (some for multiple years to achieve a pledge):

Niagara Community Foundation (Administration)
Hospice Niagara
Bethlehem Projects of Niagara (Housing)
Boys & Girls Club of Niagara
Rotary House (Pathstone Foundation)
Habitat for Humanity
ProAction Cops and Kids
Pathstone Foundation (Capital Building Campaign)
Zonta Club of Niagara Falls
Wellspring Niagara (Capital Building Campaign)
Keaton's Place Children's Hospice

04/05/2026

03/11/2026

Today is National Funeral Director Day, a time to recognize the compassion, dedication, and service that define our profession.
Funeral directors are called upon during some of the most difficult moments in a family’s life. When grief is fresh and emotions are heavy, you step in to provide guidance, care, and steady support. This work requires a rare combination of empathy, patience, and professionalism.
To funeral service professionals and their support team members across the country, and especially those within our own funeral homes, thank you for the meaningful work you do each day. The comfort you offer, the dignity you uphold for the deceased, and the quiet strength and support you provide to grieving families makes a lasting impact. Your work matters deeply, and your commitment does not go unnoticed.
Dayna Harold, Ernie Morgan

03/08/2026

Celebrating International Women's Day and the fantastic women that contribute every day to our work family and to all the families that invite us to assist them with their personal journey's of grief.

03/08/2026

On this 115th International Women's Day, join me in celebrating the Women of our Team who contribute so much every day within our work family and offer care to all the families that choose us to assist them to navigate their individual Journey's of Grief. We are so grateful for everyone of them and the roles they each fill. Dayna Harold Lesya Bushusha, Morgan, Morgan-Lantos, Paterson, Nagy, Galpin, Shelton, MacFarlane, Gallant, Zachar, Isabel Killough Garner, Van Egmond

02/07/2026

Funeral Service for the late Mr. Reginald “Reg” Faust - Saturday February 7, 2026

02/03/2026

To most people, yesterday, February 2, 2026 was simply Groundhog Day. To the work family at Morse & Son Funeral Home - Morgan Funeral Home it was a very special day as Morse & Son's 200th Anniversary.
Founder Austin Morse was born in Nobleton, NY on January 6, 1800. His family moved shortly thereafter to Detroit, in what was then Michigan Territory. In 1821 he relocated to Niagara County and settled in the then unnamed community developing at the junction of Portage Road and Lundy's Lane. This village boasted a thriving population of 130 and was officially name Drummondville in 1831.
Records indicate that Austin purchased a lot and an additional acre of property on the west side of Main Street on January 8, 1826. There he set up his home and a furniture store. This land was to be owned and maintained by four generations of the Morse family. A cabinetmaker by trade, coffin making was a natural extension of the cabinetmaker's place in the community.
It has been said that, "The 19th Century funeral director required only a fine pair of black horses and a black suit to adequately serve the needs of the community." On February 2, 1826, equipped accordingly, Austin Morse was officially in business and the legacy of Morse & Son was initiated.
Through 3 succeeding generations, Morse & Son has continually adapted to the changing funeral needs of the community.
On July 1, 1971, the stewardship of the Morse & Son Funeral Home continued to be the story of a family and a family business with the purchase of the funeral home by Gordon & Betty Morgan. The Morgan legacy has continued to adapt and change through three generations of the Morgan family making it Canada's oldest, or as we like to say, Canada's First Funeral Home. First in Service, first in Value and first in Family.
Morse & Son, the only Canadian family locally owned, full service funeral facility in Niagara Falls.
Ernie Morgan

12/28/2025

Some days are just harder than others...... Today we announce the passing of one of our own. Neil Stoetzel, an FDA with our firm for more than 13 years (since his retirement at Niag South Brd of Education), died peacefully on Christmas morning surrounded by his family. He had worked with us as recently as a few weeks ago. Many locally will remember Neil as one of our parking lot attendants or as one of the evening door greeters, while those in the profession will recognize him as one of our livery drivers for limousines. Rest easy my friend...... you've earned it. We will miss you. Neil's full obituary is available at https://www.morseandson.com/memorials/neil-stoetzel/5670703/

12/27/2025

Great to get our team together for a Christmas lunch this week. We were able to gather 20+ active staff and 3 recent retirees at the Event Centre. What a great group of caring people that I am honoured to work with throughout the year.

12/24/2025

Merry Christmas to your family from our "work" family at Morse & Son and Morgan Funeral Homes.
This photo, taken next to our Holiday Memorial Tree located in the courtyard of our Niagara Falls location, includes all of our work family (with 2 missing) along with 3 recent retirees that we still consider as part of our extended family just prior to enjoying a Christmas lunch together, .
We are mindful that Christmas can be a difficult season for many, and our hope is that each of you may find comfort in drawing close to family, friends, and those who matter most to you.
It is our sincere wish that everyone may take time to cherish and celebrate these moments and individual memories.

12/24/2025

#10 in a series of "Ten Ways to Cope with Holiday Grief" by L. B. Schultz. It is our sincere hope you have found one or more of these suggestions to be helpful to you on your personal journey of grief.

12/24/2025

In the 9th of a series of offering on "Ten Ways to Cope with Holiday Grief" by L. B. Schultz, it is suggested that you read something that you always find comforting, such as a favourite book or story.