If there were more stars to rate, I would select them. What a fabulous team…read more Imagine the stress of planning a wedding... in 3 days... well this is the level of planning needed for a funeral - and all on 1/8 of one's brain power! - trying to make decisions in the grieving stage is like trying to plan it on a rollercoaster, there's just only so much processing power, and SO much going on. Jill is extremely professional and compassionate. They are happy to handle as much or as little as you want. Whether it be facility, flowers, food, brochures, order of service bulletin, at a church, at their hall, at some of each, at none. Like a genie your wish is their command. Small or extravagant they are happy to do both or either - with the same level of professionalism. Lots of options for every price range. They also did the go-between communication for the cemetery, and have contacts for all the churches in town, and know all the right people to connect with, including the newspaper. They are just as happy if you want church to provided sandwiches or you to provide your own flowers, but if you'd rather not, they can do that too. Skwarchuck was wonderful with my family, and so accommodating and gracious with our extended family and friends at my mom's and sister's funerals. Never missed a beat, never dropped a ball, anticipated all and every need (such as does the deceased wear glasses? and added them such that the visual experience is how we know to see the person). They provide a handbook for after the funeral such as who to call to change information (Banks, insurance, gov't... and other places like elections Canada!) Pre-Planning - I would HIGHLY recommend... we thought all along my father in law wanted to be cremated and here when we asked him, he wants to be buried! They were excellent at pre-planning for my own father, they make it very neutral so no one feels bad, actually it's a huge relief, now that family doesn't have to bear the burden, and can just focus on the moment itself and not the 1000 details of a funeral, never-mind contacting all the family & friends. 1000 thank you's Skwarchuck Bradford location for taking such good care of my family. xoxo

From the owner: Skwarchuk Funeral Homes provides comprehensive funeral arrangement services for residents of…read moreBradford West Gwillimbury and surrounding areas. We'll take care of all the details, including funeral planning, burial arrangements, cremation services and funeral preplanning. We handle funeral services for all faiths and customs. For more information, please contact Skwarchuk Funeral Homes.

I can't say enough good things about Matt and the team at Legacy Funeral and Cremation services…read more After my dad died, my family and I felt overwhelmed and were referred to Legacy by our Minister for help with all the next steps that come following the death of a loved one. Matt met with us personally and walked us through the process, helping us with each step. He was so professional and knowledgeable. We didn't feel rushed, and at no point did he try to upsell us. He listened, he made suggestions, and he and his team members were all so kind when we would call back with questions or needing clarification or further assistance. The death of a loved one is difficult and Matt and his team helped us from that first point of contact, right through to the day of the service, and even beyond when they provided follow up information and suggested resources. My family and I are so grateful for the support, the genuine kindness and the knowledgeable service we received from Legacy.

Matt and the entire team @Legacy treated our family with the utmost professionalism & compassion…read more This is an ethical business that did not try to up sell my grieving SIL on any services. They were kind beyond belief and made a dark time feel bearable. We will be forever grateful for their care!

It was sad to bury the closed ones so funeral homes can make a big difference on the transparency…read moreof cost and the details of the actual service. Once I found out my brother's autopsy was done , we've arranged a meeting with the funeral home. I got the email for things to be pre-filled and the costing PDF so I was well prepared of what's available. We clarified the cremation process and paid for the service. We were in and out within 1.5 hours. As painful as it was emotionally, at least the arranging of the service was painless. Hopefully I never have to use their services again, but for people who needs a funeral home, this place is well established.

I would've written a review about this place last year, but I was still grieving the loss of two…read morebeloved grandparents 19 days apart. At the time of writing this review, I've been to three funerals at Elgin Mills Funeral Centre. The first was pre-COVID-19, where the service and the burial was very well conducted. The staff were extremely professional and well mannered. Honestly, nothing to complain about. The second funeral was during COVID-19 in the winter, where only 10 people were allowed to gather outdoors. Everyone else would have to remain in their cars and watch from there. It was a simple funeral, where the casket was brought to the burial spot. There was a moment of silence, then bowing to respect the one gone. Afterwards, the casket was lowered into the ground and then buried. The official funeral is OVER. Everyone else watching in the car were able to come out and offer their respect in groups of 10. Again, nothing much to complain about this experience. The third funeral was 19 days later, and my family decided to do the exact same thing as the second one, since it was with the same extended family. THIS TIME, we encountered some issues. We hired pallbearers, because there was only a limit of 10 people at the funeral, but hired pallbearers don't count, which is good if you're short on people to carry the casket. ONE of the pallbearers that we hired parked her car RIGHT by the road of the burial site. I can understand that she probably wanted to get out as soon as her task of carrying the casket was finished BUT for family members who were ACTUALLY THERE for the funeral, we could not see the funeral from our car. What the pallbearer did got noticed by the funeral director, but he couldn't get her to move her car until AFTER the casket was brought up, which was super frustrating because it broke the solemn mood. I believe the funeral director and the funeral centre need to train their employees better on WHERE to park their cars. Especially with COVID-19 and how there's a limit for how many people can gather, getting a good view from the car is important. They need to take a lesson from Tina Lee, CEO of T&T Supermarket, who teaches her employees to park FAR from the entrance so that customers are able to get the best parking spots. Also, in the third funeral, I did NOT appreciate how one of the employees stepped on the casket as it was being lowered. THAT AIN'T COOL and SUPER DISRESPECTFUL. Instead of using your feet, USE YOUR HANDS to adjust the casket placement! FINALLY... recently, when visiting my grandparents' grave, we brought two flower arrangements to honour them. We haven't got the tombstone for the grave yet as it takes time to get it made. TWO WEEKS LATER, when we were back... the flower arrangements were destroyed with tractor marks seen over them. HOW DISRESPECTFUL!!!!! I know we got a lot of snow, but it doesn't mean you could just run the tractor like whatever. Like seriously, just because they're dead and you don't know them doesn't mean other people didn't love them when they were alive. Please treat the dead with respect!!! From all of these experiences with Elgin Mills Funeral Centre, I could only offer 2 stars to this place. I neither recommend nor not recommend them. Just meeeehhhh... Only one word of advice: If you are coming here for a funeral, make sure you have a STERN TALK with the funeral director on how he runs his staff BEFORE the funeral.

I have been to many family funerals over the years at Chatterson-Long and they always seem to be…read morefriendly and professional. Not that architecture is top on the list of priorities during a funeral, but the funeral home is in a beautiful old brick house with beautiful features like wood and fireplaces inside, old furniture, and other nice decorative items. Family members generally still pick this as the funeral home of choice in the area, and I would as well.

I worked with Robin to set up my funeral decision. Very helpful and made it easy to proceed with…read moresetting up the documents. My wife was hesitant with my decision but after receiving the package, she in turn also contacted Robin and set up her arrangements. So far all that have been contacted are pleased that this uncomfortable time in life (or death actually) has been handled in advance.

The Staff were very professional and pleasant. Their services made the planning of my fathers…read morecremation simple and painless during these difficult Covid times and restrictions. They do not oversell anything and their prices are affordable. Many thanks and I will definitely refer and be using their services again.

One Hundred Gold Stars!!! We can not say enough about the…read moreservice and comfort offered by Henry Walser and his team with the passing of our Father/Grandfather back in April. Even the first night at the house, the team was responsive, supportive, and genuinely understood are multitude of emotions. They continued to support us all of the way through the planning of the funeral, the visitation, the funeral, the luncheon, the cemetary, and even the aftercare was topnotch. We can not say enough about how much they helped us through this most difficult time. It truly feels like you are part of their family when you walk in their door. Henry -- keep on doing what you are doing!! Team -- your attentiveness to detail will be forever appreciated. We could not have gotten through those first tough few days without you. Sincerely, and appreciated, the Huber family.

Absolutely went above and beyond my every expectation. They were so helpful with the passing of my…read morebaby, I will forever be so thankful for all their help and support. I recommend this funeral home I everyone,

We would like to express our heartfelt appreciation to Mr. Philip Cheng and the entire team for…read moretheir outstanding support during a very difficult time for our family. Philip demonstrated exceptional professionalism and deep knowledge throughout the entire process. More importantly, he showed genuine care and thoughtfulness toward my aunt's family, which brought us great comfort. Every detail of the funeral service was handled with sensitivity and respect. We were especially touched by the kindness shown to my uncle, who uses a wheelchair. Despite the wet and muddy conditions, Philip and the staff went above and beyond to carefully assist him, ensuring he could move through safely and have the opportunity to personally say his final farewell to his beloved wife. This act of compassion meant more to us than words can express. The arrangements were well-organized, smooth, and incredibly helpful, allowing us to focus on remembering and honoring our loved one without added stress. We are truly grateful for the guidance and compassion shown to us. Thank you again to Philip and the team for your dedication and heartfelt service. Highly recommended.

Today we were here for my husband's grandmother ceremony. The staff here were so helpful to provide…read moreall we needed. His grandmother was a Buddhist. The highland could help to arrange Buddhist chanting, they could also help to arrange the makeup artist for her. It was a really smooth funeral for the family to say goodbye to her. They would also travel all the way to the cemetery and help us complete the entire closing process. During the process, it filled with so much tears, but still had a warm goodbye, even though the staff made some mistakes, and we understood that.