Brenan's Funeral Home & Crematorium

08/06/2025

An invitation from our Westside colleagues.

Castle Fallsview Funeral Home is pleased to host our third annual Coffee@Castle in conjunction with Saint John West Days. Join us on Saturday morning, August 16 – Community Family Day – between 8 AM and 10 AM for coffee and an early morning treat here at 309 Lancaster Avenue.

We will be serving coffee, tea, juice and snacks in our parking lot and Saint John West’s own storyteller David Goss will be sharing West Side stories and lore on our deck, overlooking the falls, the river and downtown.

We’re excited to be a part of Saint John West Days and we hope you will stop by and let us treat you to your morning coffee, to kick off Community Family Day while you enjoy Dave’s stories and the spectacular view.

07/10/2025

We are excited to announce that we are partnering with NB COPES Child and Family Grief Centre to offer an adult art therapy session on Saturday, October 18, 2025 from 9am to 12pm.

Please email Karen@BrenansFH.com or call our office at 506-634-7424 to reserve your spot. Space is limited.

05/31/2025

Join David Goss as he kicks off his summer Walk 'n Talk schedule with a walk from Castle Fallsview Funeral Home on Tuesday evening.

Fact & Folklore At Reversing Falls

We are pleased to be sponsoring another Walk 'n Talk with David Goss on Tuesday, June 3, beginning at 7:15 from our parking lot here at Castle Fallsview on Lancaster Avenue

Since 1978, David has been educating and entertaining Saint Johners and our guests with his walking tours throughout the city. Providing a glimpse of our history and endless stories about the characters who created it.

Walks are no more 1.5 hours and usually 2 kilometers or less. There are frequent stops for the stories. All walkers participate at their own risk.

In case of inclement weather, call (506) 672- 8601 after 6 P.M. for cancellation notices.

12/16/2024

An invitation from our friends at St. Mary & St. Bartholomew's Church:

Wednesday (December 18) ~ 6:30 pm
St Mary & St Bartholomew’s Church
646 Westmorland Road

For many, the Christmas season is not always ‘The most wonderful time of the year.’ Feelings of sadness from the loss of loved ones, broken relationships, loneliness or regrets over what could have been can overwhelm us.

This Blue Christmas service will be a time of Scripture reading, quiet reflection, prayer, singing carols of the season, and sharing in the Lord’s Supper. We will decorate a tree with
‘something blue’ to symbolize our losses, as we seek God’s healing in what may be a dark time along our journey.

All are invited to join Rev Ann Fairweather for this service on Wed, Dec 18 at 6:30 pm.

12/05/2024

For complete details visit: https://BrenansFH.com/TreeLighting

11/26/2024

Everyone is welcome to join us for our annual Memorial Tree Lighting Service - an evening of music, seasonal reflections and mutual support for those thinking of loved ones who won't be with us this holiday season. Join us as we illuminate our special Christmas Tree as a beautiful, seasonal memorial. For complete details visit: https://BrenansFH.com/TreeLighting

It's Our Privilege to Serve You

08/13/2024

An invitation from our team at Castle.

Coffee@Castle

Saturday, August 17, 2024 • 8 – 10 AM

In conjunction with Saint John West Days, Castle Fallsview Funeral Home is hosting Coffee@Castle. Join us on Saturday morning – Family Day – between 8 AM and 10 AM for coffee and an early morning treat here at 309 Lancaster Avenue.

We will be serving coffee and snacks in our parking lot and Saint John West’s own storyteller David Goss will be sharing West Side stories and lore on our deck overlooking the falls, the river and downtown.

We’re excited to be a part of Saint John West Days and we hope you will stop by and let us treat you to your morning coffee to kick off Community Day.

07/09/2024

We are proud to spotlight Brenan's Funeral Home & Crematorium , a cherished partner of Just Us. Since 1872, Brenan’s has been a cornerstone in the Saint John community, offering comfort and care during some of life’s most challenging moments. Their dedication extends beyond their services; they actively contribute to making our mental health services accessible to everyone.

Thanks to their generous support, we can continue to offer free and affordable counselling to those in need. Brenan’s exemplifies the spirit of community and compassion that drives us all. We are deeply grateful for their partnership and commitment to supporting mental health care in our community.

06/12/2024

Looking for a way to give back? Bobby's Hospice - Hospice Greater Saint John is currently looking for some special wish list items- please consider donating if you are able to, and they will issue a tax receipt for purchases made.

Our Amazon Wish List has been updated with items we are currently in need of.

Click the link below to purchase directly through your Amazon account and have the order shipped to our front door!

Items can also be purchase locally and dropped off at Bobby's Hospice.

If you rather make a donation you can send an e-transfer to info@hospicesj.ca with the word "Amazon" and funds will go towards the purchase of these products.

https://www.amazon.ca/hz/wishlist/ls/1VAYEJKHPBKSA?ref_=wl_share

05/31/2024

Please join us in congratulating Brenda Olsen, a valued and important member of our team, for achieving her 10 year milestone with Brenan's Funeral Home! Thank you for all that you do.

05/27/2024

AN INVITATION FROM OUR COLLEAGUES AT CASTLE:

LANCASTER AVENUE HOUSE & HERITAGE RAMBLE – Tuesday, June 4, 7:15 pm

Castle Fallsview Funeral Home is proud to sponsor the first WALK 'N TALK WITH DAVID GOSS of the 2024 summer season.

David will kick off his 45th season with a stroll along Lancaster Avenue exploring our beautiful old neighbourhood. Beginning at the funeral home and taking in Wolastoq Park, David will share some of the history of the building that is now the temporary home of the NB Museum. Other highlights will include Earle House, Lewin Park and Tilton’s Corner. We’ll return to Castle where David will discuss the 1949 landslide, the construction of the Saint John Throughway and the origins of the Cushing and Ready properties. Light refreshments will be provided following the walk.

This walk is approximately 2 km and covers relatively easy terrain but walkers participate at their own risk. The rain date is the following evening. In case of inclement weather call 506-672-8601 after 6 pm on walk day for a message on any postponement.

David Goss is one of Saint John’s best known storytellers. The author, researcher, folklorist and tour guide is a walking encyclopedia of the history, the myths and the people of our city. If you haven’t walked with David, you don’t know what you’re missing.

12/31/2023

As we look to the year ahead, we wish to thank Saint John for the trust placed in us. Also, we’d be remiss if we did not acknowledge those long serving members of our team, who marked milestones of service in 2023. Thank you for all you do in caring for our community.

Barb Doyle – 30 years
Lethe Kerr – 20 years
Kate Lavhey – 15 years
Karen Belyea – 10 years
Natasha Thibodeau – 5 years

Happy New Year!