Ettinger Funeral Home

02/19/2026

Our condolences to the family and friends of Cindy.

A Celebration of Life will be held at the Enfield Legion on Tuesday, February 24, 2026, commencing at 6PM with words of remembrance.

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02/15/2026

Our sympathies are with Earlene’s family and friends during this difficult time. A graveside service will be held on Thursday, February 19, at 1pm in St. George’s Anglican Cemetery. Rev. Dr. Jane Magrath officiating. To read the full obituary please refer to our website.

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02/15/2026

Our condolences are with Wendy’s family and friends during this difficult time. To read the full obituary please refer to our website.

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02/14/2026

For some, February 14th is a reminder of who is missing. Grieving a spouse or partner on Valentine's Day can feel incredibly isolating. It is okay to honor that love in your own way, or to simply take the day to rest. You don't have to "move on"—you just keep moving forward.

02/13/2026

This Funeral Fact Friday we’re learning all about home visitations!

Did you know that before the mid-19th century, visitations being held at home were standard practice, with families washing, dressing, and laying out the deceased in the home's "parlor" for viewing. Today most families choose to have their loved one’s visitation held at a funeral home, however in some faiths and cultures, having a wake held at home is still a common practice. The local community of Sipekne’Katik and other First Nations communities, hold this tradition strongly.

Wakes are typically held at the family home, and usually last around 2-3 days. Unlike the standard visitation times that we might all be familiar with, 2-4pm and 6-8pm these visitations are open to the public 24/7 for everyone to visit right up until the time of the closing of the casket on the day of the funeral. Throughout this time, the deceased is not allowed to be left alone to ensure that their spirit is accompanied and guided during its transition to the spirit world. This means that family, friends and community members will take shifts to stay awake and be there with their loved one. A sacred fire will also be lit and tended to over the course of the wake, it is seen as a doorway to the spirit world and a way to communicate with our ancestors and the Creator. Why is the fire sacred? Because it makes people feel open, grounded and connected with people on earth and those who have moved on. Volunteers will tend the fire 24/7 in all weather conditions until the final day of visitation. This is a sacred duty, a way to honour the deceased and assist them on their journey.

As we all know the visitation is a very important time, it's for family, friends and members of the community to gather, share stories/memories, aid in simple household duties support one another and to provide essential home cooked meals. This time is for the family to grieve and not to worry about other things. These visitations provide families with the opportunity to come together for a final time, surrounded by family, love and memories; something that we as funeral care providers are proud to assist our families with.❤️

02/13/2026

Our condolences to the family and friends of Claire. A celebration of Claire’s life will be held on Saturday February 21, 2-4 PM at Ettinger’s Funeral Home, Shubenacadie. Words from the family at 2:30 PM.

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02/12/2026

This Throwback Thursday we’re going back to the late 1990’s to Brookside Cemetery, in Shubenacadie. Here we can see a graveside service taking place during the winter time, with a family standing beneath our tent.

Funeral homes use tents (sometimes called cemetery tents) to provide a dignified, comfortable, and protected environment for families during outdoor services and/or gravesides. They are a vital part of ensuring that final goodbyes can proceed regardless of weather conditions (snow, rain, wind etc).

02/10/2026

Our condolences are with Alexis’s family and friends during this difficult time.

Visitation will be held at 119 Meadow Drive, Indian Brook beginning at 10AM Wednesday, February 10 until time of service, 2PM Friday, February 13, at St. Kateri’s Church.

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02/10/2026

Our sincere sympathies with the family and friends of Sandra.

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02/09/2026

It’s the conversation nobody wants to have, but everybody needs. Pre-planning isn't just about logistics; it's a final act of love. By making your wishes known now, you remove the burden of 70+ decisions from your loved ones during their most difficult days.

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02/06/2026

Have you ever visited a funeral home and wondered why there’s often a dish of mints? For this Funeral Fact Friday we’re going to tell you the reason why!🍬

Funeral homes often provide mints (sometimes called "BereaveMints") primarily to offer comfort, soothe throats, and settle nerves and/or upset stomachs for guests experiencing anxiety or grief. They also act as a courtesy to freshen breath before conversing, provide a small distraction, and can help mitigate the metallic taste sometimes associated with the atmosphere of a viewing. In some cultures, such as Chinese traditions, candies are provided to guests to take away the "bitter taste of death".

02/05/2026

Woah, these photos weren’t taken yesterday! This Throwback Thursday we’re taking a look at some of our previous staff photos from the early 2000’s!