Red Deer Funeral Home & Celebration Centre

12/04/2025

We invite you to join the fun as The Second Annual Seniors Christmas Dance is now underway!
Enjoy live music, dancing, tasty snacks and a chance to win one of many amazing door prizes!
We look forward to seeing all of your smiling faces and your groovy dance moves!

12/04/2025

The holiday season can feel especially challenging for families grieving the loss of a loved one.

Hospice Foundation of America offers compassionate guidance with their Three C's for Holiday Grief—helpful tips for navigating this season with grieving children and families:

1️⃣ Choose: Focus on the activities that feel meaningful to you, and it’s okay to say no to others.
2️⃣ Communicate: Share your feelings and holiday plans openly with your family. Honest conversations can foster understanding.
3️⃣ Compromise: Remember, everyone experiences grief differently. Create space for flexibility and mutual support.

Learn more about the Three C's of Holiday Grief on their website: https://hospicefoundation.org/End-of-Life-Support-and-Resources/Grief-Support/Journeys-with-Grief-Articles/Three-C-s-for-Holiday-Grief

11/20/2025

November 20th is Transgender Remembrance Day. A day dedicated to honor those who lives have been lost due to anti-transgender violence.

11/11/2025

Today, we honour the courageous men and women who sacrificed for our peace and freedom. Their bravery reminds us of the resilience of the human spirit and the true cost of liberty. May we continue to cherish and protect the peace they fought for.

11/11/2025

Today we honor and acknowledge the service and sacrifice of veterans for our country. We Will Remember Them.

10/29/2025

Volunteers Needed for the 2025 Poppy Campaign

The Red Deer Legion needs your help with the 2025 Poppy Campaign. We’re looking for volunteers for the following roles:

❤️ Blitz Volunteers – Help during our two-day Poppy Store Blitz – Friday, October 31, and Saturday, November 1 – by volunteering at Poppy tables in local stores.

🎖️ Area Captains – Coordinate volunteers within a designated store, help manage Poppy supplies, and assist with collection and delivery to the Legion Poppy Office.

📦 Route Volunteers – Assist by delivering and collecting Poppy trays from businesses around Red Deer throughout the campaign.

If you can lend your time, please call or stop by the Legion Poppy Office between 10 AM and 4 PM to sign up. 📞 403-342-0035

10/28/2025

Planning ahead is about more than saving on costs, it’s about assuring peace of mind.
By outlining your wishes today, you ease tomorrow’s decisions for your loved ones. No matter what stage of life you're in, now is the time to protect what matters most.
Take the first step toward clarity and comfort. Start with our free Estate Planning Kit: http://bit.ly/46u7kfR

10/26/2025

A funeral procession is more than a line of cars — it’s a journey of love and remembrance. It's important to show respect by slowing down and yielding so the procession can stay together, pulling over or stopping safely to let them pass, and keeping quiet by lowering music and avoiding honking.

A brief pause speaks volumes; your kindness offers comfort to grieving families and honours a life respectfully.

10/24/2025

When someone loses a loved one, grand gestures aren't always the most meaningful. It's often the simple, heartfelt ones that bring comfort, like sending a meal when words fail or helping them with errands, housework, or childcare.

Learn more about how to gently support someone in grief: http://bit.ly/4gNVRLz

10/22/2025

National Estate Planning Awareness Week is a reminder that planning ahead isn’t just about finances — it’s about care, clarity, and protecting the people you love. By making thoughtful choices today, you can help bring peace of mind tomorrow.

Get your free Estate Planning Kit and take the first step with confidence: http://bit.ly/3Jea73Z

10/16/2025

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A very happy National Bosses Day to Rebekah Sealock (Branch Manager and General Manager of Alberta) and Karla Phillips (Assistant Branch Manager)! We appreciate all that you do for our team, and for our families. Thank you for being wonderful Bosses!