Affordable Cremation & Funeral Services

09/17/2025

🌿 Considering Preplanning? Here’s Why It Matters. 🌿

One of the greatest gifts you can give your loved ones is the peace of mind that comes with preplanning your funeral arrangements. We work with TruStage of Canada, a trusted company that allows your funds to be safely held in trust until they’re needed.

✅ Your funds follow you – they are not tied to just one funeral home, giving you flexibility.
✅ Freedom of choice – if you already have a TruStage plan that’s assigned, you can reassign those policies to any funeral home you may wish to use.
✅ Flexible payment options – you can choose affordable monthly payments that fit your budget.
✅ Peace of mind – your plans and wishes will be in place, easing the burden for your family.

👉 It’s important to note: this type of plan does not necessarily lock in today’s prices. When the time comes, services will be charged at current pricing at any funeral home you choose. However, the funds you’ve set aside—along with any interest earned—will typically help offset inflation and rising costs.

Preplanning is not just about finances—it’s about making things easier for those you love most. 💙

If you’d like to learn more about your options, we’d be honoured to guide you through the process.
📞 Whitecourt: 780-268-2237
🌐 www.affordablecfs.ca

09/15/2025

We are pleased to share that Melanie Dyment has joined our team on a casual basis at our Drayton Valley office.

Melanie is a licensed funeral director and a graduate of the Funeral Service program at Mount Royal University (2024). With a passion for trust and integrity within the funeral industry, she is deeply committed to providing families with respectful and compassionate care during their time of loss.

Originally from Annapolis Royal, Nova Scotia, Melanie has called Drayton Valley home for most of her life, where she lives with her husband and their two sons.

We are honoured to have Melanie bring her experience, professionalism, and caring heart to the families we serve here in Drayton Valley and surrounding areas.

09/15/2025

We are honoured to share that Affordable Cremation & Funeral Services is expanding—serving not only families in Whitecourt, but now also in Drayton Valley and the surrounding areas. ❤️

📍 Unit D, 5111 - 51 St.
Drayton Valley, AB T7A 1S1
📞 780-202-2237

Our renovations were completed this past weekend, and this week we are moving in the furniture as we prepare to officially open our new location. 🪑✨

We are so grateful for the opportunity to extend our care and compassion to the Drayton Valley community. Please be patient with us as we put the finishing touches in place—we’ll be announcing our official opening date very soon!

09/01/2025

📚✏️ As the new school year begins, all of us at Affordable Cremation & Funeral Services want to wish every student, teacher, and staff member a year filled with learning, growth, and success.

May this year bring new opportunities, lasting friendships, and exciting achievements. Stay curious, stay kind, and always believe in yourself—you’ve got this! 💙

Have a safe and successful school year!!!

08/29/2025

Helena Miziolek

July 15 1929-August 25, 2025

At 96, Helena left this earth peacefully. We would like to think she felt the love that surrounded her and knew that she left an unforgettable impression on the lives she touched.

Her son, Henry. Husband, Marian. Mother and father, Carolina and Stanislaw Bialek and siblings Hanka, Jan,Marysia and Franka, we’re sure welcomed her lovingly.

She lives on in the hearts of her family, Wanda and Geoff Walters, Logan, Brittany and Remi Walters, Mackenzie Walters and Olivia Walters and all other rellies and extended family. You know who you are.

As a young woman in Poland, Helena would take the family cow to pasture and looked to the sky at the planes dreaming of one day flying away in one…and she did!

In Canada, she became a wife and a mom.

Helena was many things. Kind, generous, and selfless. If she had, she gave..Sassy, funny, loved to tease, quick to tears and laughter.

Her perogies, cabbage rolls and apple pies will be legendary. Helena was abit of a trendsetter with her iconic large dark glasses and fuzzy pant shawls. Pick your favorite memory and hold on to it.

If you like to say good-bye there will be a funeral service at St.Joseph Parish, Wednesday, September 3rd at 11 o’clock. A graveside services Saturday, September 6, yet to be confirmed.

View Helena Miziolek's obituary, contribute to their memorial, see their funeral service details, and more.

08/29/2025

It is with great sadness that Chris McNamara along with her husband Bob announce that her brother, William "Bill" John Cameron passed away on August 25th with friend Shane at his side in Fox Creek hospital. Bill could not survive his second battle with cancer.

Bill is the son of Doc and Jessie (Rees) Cameron. He was predeceased by both his parents, older brother Dan Cameron, and sister Betty (Cameron) Craig.

Bill grew up in Hensall Ontario and attended South Huron High School where he was a star on the wrestling team.

In September of 1979 he and a buddy Keith set out for the west. Calgary, Edmonton, Whitecourt and then he finally made his home in Fox Creek. Bill made several trips to Hensall for weddings and funerals but his home was in Alberta.

As a plumber, the running joke in Fox Creek was that Bill got many people out of really crappy situations.

Bill was a great listener who could balance empathy with humor and the occasional verbal kick in the butt to those who needed one. Bill's sister Chris will miss his late night calls and always saying "love you."

View William John Cameron's obituary, contribute to their memorial, see their funeral service details, and more.

08/29/2025

It’s always a great feeling to be able to give back to our community ❤️ We’re thankful for the opportunity to partner with Whitecourt Central School and look forward to building future involvement with them.

One thing we’ve been hearing from teachers is that many students come to school without some of the basics—like backpacks, water bottles, and school supplies. These may seem like small things, but they make a big difference in a child’s day.

We’ve started by donating supplies, but I want to challenge other local businesses to join in—grab as many school supplies as you can and help make sure no student has to go without. Together, we can make back-to-school a little brighter for our kids and families.

And if your business is interested in partnering with any of the schools in Whitecourt, I’m sure these items are needed at all school locations, not just one.

— Affordable Cremation & Funeral Services

08/28/2025

At Affordable Cremation & Funeral Services, we know it’s not always easy for families to ask for help. In our last post, we shared that we wanted to support families in need with school supplies.

This week, we decided to take action. We purchased the full supply list for four Grade 5 students at Central School and donated those complete supply kits directly to a teacher. If your child is in Grade 5 and still needs supplies, there are four full kits available at the school.

In addition, we visited Staples and picked up extra essentials—erasers, pencils, crayons, coloured pencils, loose-leaf paper, and whiteboard markers—which we also delivered to Central School. These items will be distributed to help any students who may still be missing a few things.

We’re also very excited for next year’s back-to-school season! We’ve already begun conversations with a few local organizations about partnering together to host a large back-to-school drive to provide supplies for as many students as possible.

We hope this small gesture today and our bigger plans for next year help make the back-to-school season a little easier for families in our community. ❤️✏️📚

08/26/2025

✨📚 Back to School Support 📚✨

At Affordable Cremation & Funeral Services, we believe in caring for families—not only during times of loss but also in everyday life.

As the new school year approaches, we would like to help a couple of students who may be in need of back-to-school supplies.

If you know of a family that could use a little extra support in getting their children set up for school, please reach out to us directly or send us a message here on Facebook.

Sometimes a little help can go a long way, and we’re grateful for the opportunity to give back to the community that means so much to us. ❤️

08/13/2025

We are truly touched by the kind words recently shared by one of the families we had the honour of serving. ❤️ Their message reminds us why we do what we do — to offer comfort, compassion, and guidance during life’s most difficult moments.

Thank you for trusting us to walk alongside you. 🕊️

"We are forever grateful to Affordable Cremation & Funeral Services, and especially to Chris, for the care, compassion, and professionalism shown during one of the most difficult times in our lives. From the very first call, Chris treated us with warmth and understanding, answering every phone call personally and guiding us gently through each step. Their pricing was clear and fair, with no hidden costs or pressure, which brought us peace of mind when so much already felt overwhelming. Every detail—from the service arrangements to handling the paperwork—was taken care of with patience, respect, and genuine kindness. Chris went above and beyond, not only honoring our loved one with dignity but also supporting us with guidance and comfort afterward. We will never forget the dedication and humanity he showed, and we would wholeheartedly recommend Affordable Cremation & Funeral Services to anyone seeking an affordable, trustworthy, and deeply caring funeral!

The Olson family

08/11/2025

Robert Leslie Harris
March 1, 1950 – August 9, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that the family of Robert Leslie Harris announces his passing on August 9, 2025, in Whitecourt, Alberta, at the age of 75.

Robert will be lovingly remembered by his children, Robert Harris Jr. and Dawn Harris (Conrad); and his grandchildren, Joseph Fenn, Nevaeh Harris, Alissa Harris, Levi Harris, Luca Harris, Caleb Harris and Everleigh Harris.

He is also survived by his siblings, Lou-Anne Hillgardner, Darlene Harris, Ken Belcourt, Linda Harris, and Roger Harris.

Robert was predeceased by his parents, Gordon Leslie Harris and Louise Marie Belcourt; his brother, Gordon Harris Jr.; and his sister, Donna Powder.

Known for his love of the outdoors, Robert enjoyed avid bowhunting, hunting, and picking berries. These simple pleasures reflected his appreciation for nature and the quiet moments in life.

He will be deeply missed and forever remembered by his family, friends, and all who had the privilege of knowing him.

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08/11/2025

Christopher Jason Westlund
June 22, 1981 – August 2, 2025

It is with deep sadness that the family of Christopher Jason Westlund announces his passing on August 2, 2025, in Whitecourt, Alberta, at the age of 44 years. Chris was born on June 22, 1981, in Drayton Valley, Alberta.

Chris will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 7 years, Jessica Northey, and his children: Aliyah (Stevie Elliott), Lyric (Jessica Westlund), and Kianna (Jessica Westlund). He also leaves behind his parents, Teresa Huthholm and Kevin Huthholm, his sisters Haley Landman (husband Dane, children Ryker and Kala) and Kelsey Huthholm (child Norah), as well as many extended family members and friends.

He was predeceased by his grandparents, Jenny Westlund (“Nanny”) and Harvey Westlund.

For 24 years, Chris worked with Blue Ridge Lumber, where his dedication, work ethic, and positive spirit left a lasting impression on those around him. Outside of work, Chris loved fishing, cheering for the Edmonton Oilers, golfing, and camping with friends, sitting around the fire with his girls, cherished friends and many extended family members that he loved deeply.

Chris was a hard worker who loved his job and, even more, his family. He was a devoted husband and father whose greatest joy was spending time with those he loved. His passing leaves a profound void, but his memory will live on in the hearts of all who knew him, surrounded by the love and friendships he cherished so deeply.

A service to celebrate Chris’s life will be held at a later date.

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