Kaulbach Family Funeral Home

03/25/2026

An Investment in Peace of Mind

Individuals who have completed the planning of their funeral service often tell us they are very glad to have taken care of these matters.

The prearrangement process includes a number of steps and decisions. A dialogue develops between the person or persons making the arrangements and family members. Ideas are presented and discussed by all who have a vested interest in how these good byes are to be said.

A funeral director has a key role in this process. They provide advice on which options need to be explored and which scenarios work best. Their involvement will lead to an optimal solution for the family. It is always a good idea to take advantage of this expertise. They’ve worked with countless families over the years, meaning there is not much they haven’t seen when it comes to how a service will unfold.

Peace of mind is that feeling of satisfaction that is arrived at after all of the details have been settled. Any unease or anxiety that may have been present beforehand is gone. Having arrangements in place is a comfort to many.

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03/20/2026

Funeral ceremonies serve as a way to honour and celebrate the life of a loved one who has passed away. In recent years, there has been a shift toward personalising these ceremonies to reflect the i…

03/16/2026

Ireland’s Newgrange Tomb
An Ancient Example of Ceremonial Importance

Constructed by Stone Age farmers in approximately 3200 BC, Newgrange is a large grass mound covering one acre of land in the Boyne Valley of Ireland. Constructed more than 500 years before the Great Pyramids of Giza and 1,000 years before Stonehenge, it is revered as Ireland’s crown jewel of the Ancient East.

Comprising a circular mound of stones 85 metres in diameter and 13 metres high, Newgrange is classified as a passage tomb, although some archeologists believe it to be more of an ancient temple. A narrow passageway leads into a chamber where it is believed the bodies of priests and other important community members were laid to rest close to 5,000 years ago.

Above the passageway lies a small opening called a roof-box, incorporated to allow the sun to pe*****te the chamber on the shortest day of the year during the winter solstice. It is believed the annual occurrence marked the beginning of a new year, while connecting the dead to their celestial bodies and serving as a powerful reminder that life wins over death. Similar to modern-day cathedrals, Newgrange was a place of astrological, spiritual, religious and ceremonial importance.

First discovered by local farmers in approximately 1699, excavation of the site did not start until 1962. Newgrange was named a World Heritage site in 1993 and can be accessed via the Brú na Bóinne Visitor Centre.

How we choose to honour and remember members of our community dates back millennia. Newgrange offers a glimpse into our past and is a reminder that remembrance is best served in a tangible environment with ceremony and ritual.

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03/13/2026

View Tracy Blake Hamilton's complete obituary, share memories, and explore 5 tribute posts from the community.

03/13/2026

View Ralph David Apt's complete obituary, share memories, and explore heartfelt tribute posts from the community.

03/11/2026

National Funeral Directors and Morticians Recognition Day

The importance of professionals who support us when a loved one dies… and the services they provide, were formally recognized by governments across our nation in recent years. During the pandemic, both federal and provincial jurisdictions designated the services provided by the funeral profession as being essential.

This was a trying time for all families who had experienced a loss and was a challenging time for the professionals who supported them. Working with families to ensure the legacy of a loved one is honoured with respect and dignity can be difficult at the best of times.

Today we say thank you to our colleagues in the death care profession, funeral directors across our nation who provide care and compassion at a time when most needed.

03/10/2026

View Hazel Isabelle Johnson's complete obituary, share memories, and explore 2 tribute posts from the community.

03/08/2026

View Rae Emily Fredericks's complete obituary, share memories, and explore 5 tribute posts from the community.

03/07/2026

View Patricia Mary Dill's complete obituary, share memories, and explore 1 tribute posts from the community.

03/06/2026

03/04/2026

View Annette Marie Dumbrell's complete obituary, share memories, and explore 2 tribute posts from the community.

03/02/2026

Finding Meaning after the Death of a Loved One

We can all agree that the death of a loved one is one of life’s most challenging experiences. With grief and pain, emotions such as anger, sadness, and guilt surface. There is a feeling of hopelessness as the griever questions life's meaning and purpose.

Often well-intentioned advice is given to the griever; they are counselled to "find meaning" from their loss. Sometimes this advice is misinterpreted or misunderstood. It's not that someone finds meaning in the event itself, but rather what’s meaningful to them. It's about making sense of loss in one’s own unique way.

Finding meaning in life after loss doesn't happen overnight; it's a process that takes time and it includes self-reflection. Through grief, we learn valuable lessons about ourselves and the world around us. We may become more understanding, empathetic or compassionate.

Perhaps we focus on personal growth, learning a new skill or we devote time to causes which are dear to our hearts. By doing so we may discover new meaningful ways to channel our inner thoughts and emotions, subsequently integrating our loss into our lives. The goal is to convert the feelings associated with loss into a positive force, one which gives us a sense of purpose and hence helps provide meaning to our lives.

While we may never know exactly what our loved ones would have wanted for us, focusing on finding joy and happiness can be a healthy and helpful way to process our grief. It's essential to give ourselves permission to experience joys and to honour loved ones by living our lives fully.

Anne DeButte
Grief Coach and Podcaster
“Let’s Talk About Grief with Anne”

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