Robert J. Reid & Sons Funeral Home
309 Johnson Street K7L 1Y6 Kingston, ON, Canada

For many years, Robert Reid Funeral Home, Gordon F. Tompkins Funeral Home - Township Chapel, Gordon F. Tompkins Funeral Home - Central Chapel, Burke Funeral Home and Glenhaven Memorial Gardens have hosted an annual Candlelight Services for our families. We are pleased to offer this special service by way of video which you can view with your family in the comfort of your home. Our hope is that this video will bring a sense of comfort.

Here's a beautifully animated video "Thought of You" by Ryan Woodward describing the bonds with our loved ones. So feel your loved one’s presence without an apology. http://ow.ly/GcN350Da1bT

Have you talked your loved ones about end-of-life planning? A new study reveals 83% of Canadians have engaged in at least one of these conversations last year, including discussions around end-of-life planning, eldercare, childcare, financial planning, changing jobs and relocating. A joint survey from Willful and #ArborMemorial revealed sentiments around end-of-life planning and New Year's resolutions as Canadians reflect on 2020 and look ahead in the new year. Read more: http://ow.ly/B1OA50Dbvsh

Did you know? In Ghana, people like to be buried in something that represents their lives also known as fantasy coffins. These include coffins shaped like planes for pilots, fish for fishermen and a Mercedes for a businessman.

The Ontario Association of Cemetery and Funeral Professionals is hosting its 1st Professional Women's Symposium on March 4th, 2021. This virtual event is in conjunction with International Women's day on March 8th, 2021. The event supports, celebrates, and promotes women in leadership with a fantastic lineup of keynote speakers and discussions planned. Register Now. http://ow.ly/9U5E50D7y5z

By planning ahead, you can create unique arrangements based on your specific needs. Read now. http://ow.ly/oRFI50CuPe8

We have the privilege of serving over 25,000 families each year. Here's what a few of them had to say. Watch now.

Grief is a process, not an event. Here is a beautiful story from Humans of New York about how being supportive at the time of grief can truly impact someone's rest of the life. http://ow.ly/wsdM50Cog0B

Nous avons le privilège de servir plus de 25,000 familles chaque année. Voici ce que quelques-uns d'entre elles avaient à dire. Regarde maintenant.

Pre-planning alleviates the need for family to make uncertain decisions at a time of confusion and grief. Read more here. http://ow.ly/6FlT50CqM9d

By pre-planning your final arrangements, you can determine your own budget and reduce the risk of your grieving loved ones spending more than necessary. Read more here. http://ow.ly/nCG250Ci0Ib

Just like you plan for retirement or revisit your Will, pre-planning final arrangements is an important, yet often overlooked way to ensure you’ve taken care of family. This week, we will be sharing some WHYs to preplan.

Social Media can play an important part in the healing process in many individuals who are dealing with grief; especially during the pandemic. Annie Horton has created emerging.grief, an Instagram account aimed at providing bereavement support in an online community setting. She's shared her own stories of loss, including the death of her brother-in-law Nick Cordero. http://ow.ly/5tMF50Cbwrz

Publishing an online obituary allows a family more opportunities to share about their loved one. Photos, special moments and a life story can all be centralized in the guestbook, as well as allowing for digital condolences. It can also act as a permanent memorial that the family can revisit on occasion to re-read some of the messages left by other family members and friends. Many online guestbooks also offer the opportunity for guests to share a photo along with the condolence. Below are some tips to help you craft your message of sympathy and support.

On the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month, Canadians remember.