Green's Funeral Home

09/07/2025

Happy Grandparent’s Day!

Today we honour these loving members of our family, the Grandmothers who bake special treats for their grandchildren and the Grandfathers who tell stories from the past. Thank you for all you do, for your love and devotion to your family.

In memory of grandparents who are no longer with us, your special ways always bring a warm smile.

09/03/2025

A Funeral Service
It’s about taking the time to acknowledge their loss.

One of the fundamental purposes of a funeral is that it allows an opportunity to honour, pay tribute and say farewells. Otherwise, the loss of a loved one may occur with a more silent manner. There is no gathering to support one another or to share stories.

Yes, condolences can be shared over the phone or with text messaging, but this can depersonalize the entire way in which someone, who was very special, is honoured and remembered. Minimal efforts can and will affect the overall way good-byes are experienced.

For somethings in our lives, time needs to be dedicated so that those affected have an opportunity to reflect. Without this time, it may seem that the acknowledgement of the loss of someone close is incomplete. Grief counsellors refer to this as closure. Without formal recognition of a loss, those who had a close relationship with their loved one, are not given the time to reconcile complicated thoughts associated with grief.

We are here to help and assist you with your questions about funeral services. There are many ways that good-byes may be said.

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08/29/2025

08/25/2025

Estate Planning
The Need to Keep an Up-to-Date List of Assets and Liabilities

When a will is created specifics assets, such as a home, vehicles and investments, are not necessarily included in the details in the distribution of the estate, unless they are gifted to a particular beneficiary.

Sometimes assets are jointly owned, or in the case of an investment, a named beneficiary has been registered with the financial institution. In these cases, the asset is not considered part of the estate. Sometimes, with the passage of time, assets enter into or leave the estate. People move, new cars are bought and sold, and investments are cashed in or moved from one fund to another. Wills do not change every time an asset is purchased or sold.

Often, assets will end up being part of the residual of an estate and instructions are left on how the residual will be distributed. Part of an executor/executrix (estate administrator) responsibilities is determining which assets are part of an estate at the time the person dies.

You know your personal affairs and finances better than anyone else, so keeping an up to date list of your assets and liabilities is easier for you than someone else.

Create a list of assets, which forms a ‘checklist’ for the administrator. Update this list as changes in financial position occur. This will save countless hours for those who need to administer to the details of your will.

Seek legal counsel if need be. Talk with your bank. They will have forms (checklists) which you can use as a guideline.

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08/22/2025

Ralph MacDonald 89 of Port Hood passed away August 11, 2025. He belonged to the International Brotherhood of Boilermakers, Local 73. He fished many seasons out of Murphys pond. He is survived by his wife of 68 years Marjorie Reeves his children, Linda Weldon, New Glasgow Michael, Port Hood Carolyn

08/21/2025

Epitaphs of Celebs

The ‘final words’ that are inscribed on our memorial… ‘an epitaph,’ are typically a tribute or message in remembrance, such as, “In Loving Memory.” Sometimes those who are famous have a bit more to say.
Below are the epitaphs of some actors, and political or religious leaders:

Mother Teresa, “Love one another as I have loved you.” (St. John, 15-12)
Ronald Reagan, "I know in my heart that man is good, that what is right will always eventually triumph, and there is purpose and worth to each and every life."
Rita Hayworth, “To yesterday’s companionship and tomorrow’s reunion.”
Wyatt Earp, “Nothing’s so Sacred as Honor and Nothing’s So Loyal as Love.”
Rodney Dangerfield, “There goes the neighborhood.”
Martin Luther King, Jr., “Free at last. Free at last. Thank God Almighty I’m Free At Last.”
Lucille Ball, "You've come home."
Mel Blanc, “That’s all, folks!”
John Wayne, "Tomorrow is the most important thing in life, comes into us at midnight very clean. It hopes we've learned something from yesterday."

Sometimes reflective, sometimes funny and always inspirational the final words we leave on our memorial will be inevitably encourage personal thoughts and emotions for everyone who visits.

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08/18/2025

It is with broken hearts that we announce the peaceful passing of our beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend, Pauline Wilkie. She ended her journey after a brief battle with pancreatic cancer at the Strait Richmond Hospital, surrounded by her loving family. Pauline was the daught...

08/18/2025

The more personal a service is, the more meaningful it will be. Read this article to learn how a tribute video can beautifully personalize a funeral.

08/11/2025

Michael Roderick MacDonald Rod Sept. 13, 1953 - Aug. 8, 2025 It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Rod MacDonald of Port Hawkesbury, age 71, occurring at St. Marthas Regional Hospital in Antigonish on August 8, 2025. He was born in Port Hawkesbury on Sept 13,

08/11/2025

White Bikes
A Symbol of What We’ve Lost

Have you seen a white bike propped up on a busy street corner adorned with flowers? This small but potent memorial marks the location where a cyclist died, typically following a collision with a vehicle. But besides signifying the spot where a life was lost, it also serves as a place where families and friends grieve their loved one.

Also known as ghost bike memorials, white bikes have existed since October 2003. It all began when Patrick Van Der Tuin placed a painted white bike alongside a St. Louis street after seeing a cyclist hit by a vehicle. Following an outpouring of community response, he enlisted his friends to place more bikes in prominent places around the city where other cyclists had died. Today, white bikes can be found around the world and across our country.

It’s been 20 years since ghost bikes first served as a vessel for memorialization, a conduit for grief and a catalyst to make our city streets safer. As our communities continue to grow, sharing roadways will become ever more vital. Please drive safely and always be mindful of cyclists who use the same roads we travel upon to commute alongside us.

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08/09/2025

Gloria Jean Pottie, age 73, of St. Peters, Nova Scotia June 8, 1952 - August 7, 2025 It is with our deepest sympathy that we announce the sudden passing of our mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt and dear friend. Jean was born in Sydney, Nova Scotia, the youngest of eight

08/06/2025

Doing My Part to Help

The proverb, “It takes a village to raise a child,” shines a light on the importance of community help. Yes A parent can take care of the duties of parenthood, but the support of family, friends and the community at large, makes what is sometimes a difficult journey much easier.

The same can be said for helping those who grieve. Yes those who mourn will often have the personal emotional resources to help them cope with their loss. But sometimes this is not the case and often those who have lost a loved one choose not burden others with their struggles.

As family and friends to those who grieve, it is important to acknowledge their loss personally, so that they feel they are not alone in their grieving. Equally important is reaching out to them over the days, weeks and months following the death, to make sure they are faring ok personally and with any challenges their new life may be presenting them.

We all have a role in making sure we are doing our part to help.

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