Most people avoid discussing death and dying until it's too late. When a loved one dies the family…read moreis usually in crisis, unprepared for all the issues they now must face; while at the same time, they're in the process of grieving and dealing with the emotional upheaval that comes along with it. We came here to help an overwhelmed family plan their loved one's funeral service. Important questions to keep in mind are: what are the wishes of the deceased, and what does the family need to help them with the process of grieving. There are many options (ask for the cost of each) that the funeral home will give you, but you need to keep in mind that you are the one who decides what you want to include. A priority list needs to be made so important issues are addressed. Bring a trusted friend, family member or clergy member who can keep a cool head to help sort things out. Comfortable and spacious viewing rooms and a nice little dining room to hold a reception afterwards. I appreciated that they provided umbrellas to get back and forth between the two buildings and your car when it rained. Staff are respectful.

It's not anything anyone enjoys doing; however, the staff at McEachnie were extremely efficient,…read moreresponsive and compassionate. We had the viewing, funeral service, and reception at McEachnie. Dayle and Delores were wonderful Hostesses, and everyone raved about the food provided (delicious and abundant). We asked for a Caribbean menu and the catering chef did not disappoint. If you need to plan a celebration of your loved ones life, I would highly recommend McEachnie Funeral Home.

I have attended many visitations here at Ogden Funeral Homes over the countless years and the staff…read morehave been very professional. Today was no exception as I came here to support the passing of my friend's father-in-law.

My mother had prepaid her funeral at least 10 years ago with Ogden and before she passed away…read morestated that she did not want a viewing or service...when she died in January 2024 we had no viewing and service...Ogden charged me for a full service because they stated that is what was bought 10 years ago....so we were charged for a full funeral. Beware of prepaying your funeral as you can see by this it is to the benefit of the Funeral Home.

My experience with Chapel Ridge Funeral Homes for the passing of my father at the end of March 2026…read morewas a positive one, and I would recommend them to any family. Before the funeral, they helped my family choose a funeral package that best aligned with our needs for a Hindu cremation ceremony. Once my dad passed away, our funeral director did a great job of being connected, responding to emails promptly, and being very patient with the whole family. She helped organize a private family viewing, dressing of the deceased, all the details of the funeral on the day of, and the coordination of the ashes pick-up the day after. We found all the staff (our director, the manager, and cremation staff) to be patient, considerate, and open to any changes that came up. They made the difficult experience of planning and funeral preparation, and cremation very smooth and calm. Greatly appreciate both their experience and compassion.

Chapel Ridge made a tough situation much easier to navigate. Everything was handled with respect,…read moreclarity, and attention to detail from start to finish. The team was responsive, organized, and genuinely supportive throughout the process. For the level of care and service they provide, the value is clear. Would confidently recommend.

Jerrett's Funeral Home St. Clair chapter never disappoints. The Director & Staff embody true class,…read morekindness & compassion not only to the family of the deceased, but also to the relatives & friends paying their respect. All details is of the funeral experience is top notch. You are made comfortable & welcomed from the moment you enter the doors of the funeral home. Congratulations to another job well done Tracey, Katie & Staff. Thank you, R.S.

My wife and I recently preplanned our funeral services at Jerrett on St.Clair Ave…read moreW. Daniela Lamonaca made it so easy for us. She was very patient with us and very informative. It cost much less than we thought and it put our minds at ease that our children wouldn't be burdened with it during a most difficult time. Armando and Rita Frati.

If you're in Brampton/Mississauga and are Hindu, this is a great place to go for services. Staff is…read morevery sensitive & caring, they asked a lot of pertinent questions and were able to do DocuSign so I didn't have to keep going in person. They also sent me a casket brochure so I could make the choice at home. I didn't even ask for it, but soft, south Indian music was playing during my dad's ceremony. They also had ghee lamps & dhoopam (incense sticks) ready, as well as an enclosed homam/havan pit that was portable and had its own exhaust system. I hadn't asked for any of this thinking it wouldn't be available, but they anticipated my needs and had it all ready. We sent pictures of my dad and they had them rotating on a slideshow during the ceremony. So you don't have to bring a physical photo. The place is BIG so the cremation facility is not connected to the main office building. But everything inside is so cozy and comfortable, and there are couches & carpeting in both main halls. For my dad, they transported his casket in a hearse to the cremation facility, and our family drove down the laneway behind it. They also had the ashes ready for me the very next morning upon my request. Really caring and professional staff. 10/10 would recommend.

Very peaceful and well maintained cemetery. Always have Remembrance Day services due to high…read moremilitary connection.

Our family was very disappointed and totally dissatisfied with Simple Alternatives…read more As our mother's wishes were for EASY simple funeral arrangements it was not what she got. All she wanted was when she passed to be cremated. No Service, No Visitation, NO UPGRADES on the urn. She paid close to $2000.00 for this in 1993. As it stands we now have a $795 + HST bill for cremation. A $130.00 bill for Coroner Cremation Certificate Fee & Death Registration Fee. Her wishes were in no way fulfilled. I DO NOT Recommend as it turns out it was a very expensive car ride from the hospital to the crematorium.

Disclaimer; This is not a current review. Who could write a review with this kind of event fresh in…read moretheir mind? I didn't think I would even write it but someone has to in the name of being helpful. The people who will read this review are on their search of a place to bring friends and family together to celebrate the life of someone they have lost. It's a painful time and you want everything to go smoothly. The folks at Simple Alternative were more than kind, they were real. They are very accommodating in every way possible. It's a tough circumstance for everyone so the last thing you need is any extra grief. The rooms were perfect for the gatherings we had. Tables for food and flowers and a digital screen for sharing old photographs that make you both smile and cry, sometimes at the same time. This is an intimate, warm space. They even let us into the kitchen, for private conversations. I'll never forget it. I recommend this place for non denominational services. I wish peace to anyone reading this.

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.

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.