Whether you're looking to pre-plan your funeral, or are looking for a facility after a loved one has passed away, you want to choose the right funeral home for your needs. When researching facilities, consider the following: Location: Look for local funeral homes in your community, or the community the…
You've probably heard the term "Self-Care" a lot lately. While we might say it's a trend, we hope it's a concept that's here to say. While everyone can benefit from practicing self-care, it seems to be particularly important for those grieving the loss of a loved one. When someone you…
Whether expected or sudden, when someone close to you dies it can be extremely upsetting. Often in the moments after are a blur, as emotions run high - which can be paralyzing. This is why it's important to know what to do immediately after the death has occurred. Have the…
While we see our neighbours and friends getting ready for Halloween with spooky ghosts and pumpkins on their porches, we forget the origins of this now mostly secular holiday. While today we celebrate October 31st by dressing up in costumes, trick-or-treating, attending parties, carving pumpkins, and watching scary movies, but…
As Thanksgiving approaches, we are reminded of the many things we are thankful for this year. Many of us will share a splendid feast with loved ones this coming weekend - where we will laugh, share stories, and recall fond memories. For those who lost a loved one this past…
Yesterday marked the 20th anniversary of the death of Princess Diana. Even though it's been so long, that day remains fresh in a lot of people's memories. Many of us can recall where were were, and who we were with when we heard the news. The same goes for other…
If a loved one has recently died, or has been diagnosed with a terminal illness, you might be having trouble coping with this life-changing event. Death is part of being human, but that doesn't make it any easier to deal with. Sometimes it helps to learn more about something in…
Here at Chapel Ridge Funeral Home and Cremation Centre we are all about giving our clients options. We let individuals and families decide how they would like to be buried, and what type of funeral or memorial service they would like. We have worked with people from all cultures and…
There's been a lot of royal news coming out of the UK recently - specifically relating to the upcoming 20th anniversary of Princess Diana's death, and how her now adult sons are keeping her memory alive. One article I read featured comments from Diana's brother, Earl Spencer, where he was…
Every funeral is different. Each one reflects the individual who has passed away, their beliefs, the beliefs of their family, their culture, and their personal tastes. For those who have not attended many funerals, or have never been to one at all, some common rituals and practices might strike you…
