DeMont Family Funeral Home & Cremation Service (Lohnes-DeMont)

11/25/2025

Our condolences to the family of the late Christopher M. "Chris" Kelly

Age 72, of Wolfville, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by his loving family, after a short illness with cancer. Born on April 2, 1953, in Howley, Newfoundland, Chris was a beloved son of the late Ronald and Ida (Dicks) Kelly. He carried his Newfoundland roots proudly throughout his life. C...

11/24/2025

Our condolences to the family of the late Paul T. Long

Age 78, of Ardoise, passed away on Sunday, November 23, 2025 in the VG Site, QEII, Halifax. Paul was born on October 14, 1947, in Halifax, to the late Wylie and Edwina (Baltzer) Long. Paul grew up in Halifax but spent the majority of his life in Ardoise. His early career began with operating several...

11/24/2025

Some Basic Funeral Planning Terms and Definitions

Funeral home professionals often use terms which the general public is unfamiliar with. Here are three such terms and an explanation of what each refers to.

Preneed: this refers to any funeral or cemetery plans which are decided on in advance. Preneed arrangements are recorded wishes with a funeral home. Essentially, the individual will have a preneed file which contains a list of decisions made… such as: the selection of a casket or urn, the desired location for the funeral service and clergy who will preside at it, and sometimes even more specific information such as what music is to be played and which readings or poems will be recited. Preneed arrangements can be prefunded or left till when a person passes.

Prefunding: This is formalizing prearrangements with payment. In this scenario, the person makes decisions on the details of a service and prepays for these services. Two important aspects to prefunding need mentioning. Firstly, any arrangements prefunded will not incur any additional charges when the person passes. These funds are held with a third party and earn income offsetting the effects of inflation. Secondly, some individuals choose to partially prepay for services. They may pay for funeral services, but not cemetery fees. Or, in some instances the funeral home will not take prepayment for services which are not offered directly through them, such as an obituary or catering. These services will need to be paid for at the time of need, when the person passes.

Atneed: This is when decisions are left until when a person passes. Surviving family members make choices about funeral services for their beloved at that time. The decision-making process is typically brief with atneed arrangements. In many instances decisions need to be made immediately when meeting with the funeral director. We are very experienced in working with families under this scenario, so service details will unfold naturally. That said, this is a difficult and emotional time for those entrusted with these arrangements and leaving decisions till this time will add some anxiety and stress to the process.

We have individuals and families who make their arrangements in all of the above ways. If you have questions about preneed, prefunding or atneed arrangements, please contact us. We’re here to help.

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11/22/2025

Tonight is the Santa Parade of Lights here in Windsor. Please feel free to park in any of our parking lots and make the short walk over to the parade route. Enjoy the parade tonight! See you there!

11/21/2025

Learn the consequences of dying intestate in Canada, what happens when you die without a will, and how to better protect your family.

11/21/2025

A resource many may find helpful:

If you are experiencing a crisis please call 911, Kids Helpline, Nova Scotia’s Mental Health Mobile Crisis or visit your local ER.

11/20/2025

Our condolences to the family of the late Dean A. Benedict.

It’s with unbearable sadness that we, the family of Dean Alfred Benedict, age 70, of Hants Border, Kings County, announce his passing on Sunday, November 16, 2025, in the Halifax Infirmary, QEII, Halifax, due to complications from heart surgery. Dean is survived by his loving partner, Deborah Ande...

11/17/2025

Our condolences to the family of the late Bradley E.K. "Brad" Webster.

It is with broken hearts we announce the unexpected passing of Bradley Earle Keith Webster. At only 45, he was taken from us far too soon. Born on July 28, 1980, in Windsor, he leaves to mourn his loving parents, Lori and Doug Cooper, Hantsport, who played such a profound and constant role in his li...

11/17/2025

Our condolences to the family of the late Wayne W. Young.

It is with profound sadness, we announce the passing of Wayne William Young, of Falmouth, which occurred at the Halifax Infirmary, QEII, Halifax on Wednesday, November 12, 2025. Born on June 17, 1956, in Centre Burlington, he was a son of Medford and Erma (Jollymore) Young. Besides his parents, Wayn...

11/17/2025

What is a Memory Table?

Making a visitation or funeral service unique with a personal tribute area offers another opportunity to remember and reflect on the life of a loved one. What was it about a spouse or family member that made them special? Did they enjoy playing or watching a particular sport? Were they a musician or did they enjoy listening to a particular type of music. Did they like to garden? There are so many things we do that define us as individuals and human beings.

Using a memory table to display items which were near and dear to a loved one is an ideal way to bring focus to what interested them and brought them joy. These special objects inspire conversation, lead to storytelling and the sharing of fond memories. On one memory table sits a hole in one plaque with golf ball, score sheet and picture embedded. On another memory table, a gardener’s spade and hoe are strategically placed around individual packets of seeds. Those visiting are encouraged to take home and plant these seeds which then become a living legacy. What we have enjoyed doing in our life needs mentioning as we celebrate it.

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11/14/2025

Confessions of a Funeral Director

Sixth generation funeral director, Caleb Wilde shares his personal journey in this non-fiction depiction about how we as a society approach death, funerals and family bereavement.

Wilde has a thorough understanding of the significance of a funeral and a way with the word which conveys to the reader a level of empathy which is not easily equaled. His stories weave together family life, religion and medical science to shine a light on present day funeral rites and traditions in a way not previously shown.

This is an honest account which captures the essence of what it means to be a funeral director. The reader gains insights into Mr. Wilde’s thought process where he shows personal vulnerabilities, his experiences with compassion fatigue and his continuing effort to focus on the here and now.

He talks about the death negative narrative, a dialogue which often normalizes extremes, and the epiphanies he experiences in coming to an understanding about death and its place in our society. Through real life stories he reframes death to a positive narrative which includes love, rebirth and heaven on earth.

Everyone has to make time to read this book which provides an introspective, insightful message about what funerals are all about. This book is not only for funeral directors.

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We are a people who deeply fear death. While humans are biologically wired to evade death for as long as possible, we have become too adept at hiding from it, vilifying it, and—when it can be avoided no longer—letting the professionals take over. Sixth-generation funeral director Caleb Wilde ...

11/14/2025

Grief Share - Surviving the Holidays

Join us for this two hour seminar that helps to provide encouragement, support, and valuable tools to navigate the holiday season.

Date: November 30, 2025
Time: 1:00-3:00 PM
Location: 6 Willow Street, Hantsport, NS

For more information please contact Melanie Fiske at melaniefiske@outlook.com or by phone 902-670-0647.