Kinwood

Kinwood is the Celebration of Life Company. We empower families to hold a Celebration of Life on their own. Leave memories, not condolences Q: How does this work?

We operate entirely in the cloud and serve familes across North America. Kinwood offers clients an opportunity to recount the love, memories, and stories of an important life. Kinwood combines filmed interviews with family photography, home movies, cell phone video, to produce beautiful commemorative films. Grandchildren should hear about important family history. Kinwood films lead with anecdotes and include quirks, humour, accomplishments, values, and inspiration. Part commemoration, part family history, a Kinwood film is an heirloom. Kinwood film editors take interview footage, photos, home movies, cell phone video and produce a beautiful commemorative film that will remain in the family forever. Please see our HOW IT WORKS video at the top of this page

Q: What else do I need to know? Kinwood clients have cherished the opportunity to leave the memories and stories of a loved one. Kinwood enables clients to do something meaningful to honour an important life. Most importantly, clients LOVE the final product. Q: But I don’t want to talk on camera. We hear that a lot. Kinwood creates a warm and safe space to share personal feelings and stories. Kinwood will ask you thoughtful questions so you can share your reflections without preparing or pressure. Our editors only use selected interview clips making sure everyone looks and sounds their best. Q: What else needs to be done? We need photos of your loved one – the more the better. If you have cell phone video, or other home videos we can use that too. You pick 4-10 speakers, and Kinwood will reach out and take care of everything. We will also digitize paper photos for the project. Q: Can I play the film at a Service or Celebration of Life? Yes! Kinwood films and film clips have been the foundation for numerous Celebration of Life events. A Kinwood film can be a great way to unite guests and recognize the details of the life being celebrated. You can also shoot a film at a Celebration of Life. Q:Tell me more about your studio? Kinwood has a full working studio within the Westminster Funeral and Reception Centre in North York. The studio is across the lobby from the reception space, and has all the equipment needed to make a Kinwood film. We ensure privacy during filming and are able to provide support throughout the process. The studio location is not far from both HWY 401 & 407. Located at 5826 Bathurst Street in North York. Q:I would like to learn more – how can I start a discussion? You can fill out our question form below, or email us at: ask@kinwood.ca

We can also be reached at 416-639-8786. Or meet us in person at our Studio at Westminster Funeral and Reception Centre in North York.

11/21/2025

These photos are often in an album or box in the cupboard.
The secret behind quality photo digitization? Your modern mobile phone.
Here’s how to do it: https://youtu.be/kHXUnrv3rz4

11/13/2025

Today 75% choose cremation. With few funeral choices, many families are holding a celebration of life on their own.
Kinwood makes all the essential products for families holding a celebration of life.

11/04/2025

Learn how Kinwood empowers families to Celebrate a Life on their own.

10/29/2025

It was full house on October 22nd for Music for the Soul event hosted by
The performances from the professional musicians were incredible. MAiD House could use your support – learn more here: https://www.maidhouse.ca/ways-to-donate

10/24/2025

Kinwood is pleased to announce the launch of our new portal for photo & media uploads. This secure portal will allow friends and family to upload photos, cell-phone video, and home movie video files. Families are often amazed with never-seen-before photos shared by others. You can share this portal with as many people you choose. And it’s free with Film or Photo Project.

10/17/2025

Learn more at https://kinwood.ca/commemorative-films/

10/15/2025

MAiDHouse is doing important work supporting requestors and families through MAiD. This will be a warm evening with friends.
They could use your support.

MAiDHouse is excited to invite you to Music for the Soul, an evening of live music and community.

📅 Date: Wednesday, October 22, 2025
🎶 Concert: 7 to 9 p.m. | Doors open: 6:30 p.m.
🌎 Location: Church of the Redeemer, 162 Bloor Street West, Toronto
🎟 Tickets: General Admission: $35 | Student/Arts Worker: $25 . Purchase from: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/music-for-the-soul-tickets-1708934612429

Music can comfort, inspire, and bring us together when words alone fall short. Music for the Soul is an opportunity to connect, reflect, and share in music’s impact.

Set in a warm and welcoming atmosphere, Music for the Soul will feature multi-disciplinary performers:

- SarahRose Black, musician, clinician, and researcher
- Gabi Epstein, Broadway and theatre vocalist
- Mark Camelleri, pianist, arranger and Broadway music director
- Jeremy Lapalme, actor and vocalist for film, television, and theatre

We are also delighted to share that Charles Osborne, musician and composer, will serve as Master of Ceremonies. Stay tuned for more information about artists and programming!

Music for the Soul is part of MAiDHouse's Art for the Soul series. All proceeds from this fundraising event will support MAiDHouse’s mission to increase access to supportive spaces for MAiD and provide compassionate, community-based care and resources for individuals receiving MAiD and their loved ones.

We hope you’ll join us for this special evening of music, meaning and connection. Seating is limited; be sure to book early at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/music-for-the-soul-tickets-1708934612429 !

10/14/2025

Kinwood makes the essentials so families can hold a Celebration of Life on their own. Our signature product – the Kinwood Cloud Film – becomes the apex for friends and family in attendance. It’s then a rewatchable family heirloom. All our interviews are from the cloud.

07/30/2025

Kinwood makes the essential products for families to hold a Celebration of Life on their own: Photo reels, memorial cards, and the Kinwood Commemorative Film.

Leave memories, not condolences.

06/17/2025

Wind, rain, sun... and 1,100 km later. 7 Days: Cycling for Survival brought together a community like no other — riders, volunteers, sponsors, donors, and supporters who gave everything to change pancreatic cancer outcomes.

The ride is over, but our mission continues.
We’re still racing toward our $400,000 goal — because awareness alone won’t save lives. Every dollar gets us closer to making pancreatic cancer survival a reality.

Donate now: http://7days.bike/

06/14/2025

Please follow or check back soon for developments.

05/15/2025

Kinwood Photo reels are superior to anything offered by the traditional funeral industry.
After 60 seconds, you are hooked into a mini story of your loved one’s life.

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