Creative Ideas

We know that every family we serve is unique, and we strive to make each service a personal tribute to the life that has been lived. We provide a wide variety of choices that will help fulfill a family’s wishes, from a traditional funeral to a personalized service that celebrates a loved one’s hobbies and interests.

Ideas You May Use to Personalize a Service

• Video tribute complete with favourite music
• Photographic collages displays of personal memorabilia, such as awards, trophies, or favorite pastime items, such as garden tools
• The writing of personal notes by family and friends during the service
• Service folders & registry books that reflect personal style and interests
• Music selections from our extensive library
• Live musicians
• Special customs particular to different faiths, ethnic groups, and fraternal organizations
• Displays of uniforms and equipment for government employees
• Have motorcycles in the procession for a motorcycle enthusiast, have a truck lead the procession for a trucker, or a tractor lead the procession for a farmer
• Butterfly or dove release at a cemetery
• Receptions with favourite family food
• Licorice pipes, popcorn balls or favourite chocolate bar for each person
• Golf balls or tees (personalized)
• Memorial bike ride
• Memorial hockey game

Our funeral directors are committed to helping you create a special tribute to your loved one that will honor a life well-lived. We encourage you to share your ideas, customs and wishes with us.