Turner Family Funeral Home Ltd.

Turner Family Funeral Home Ltd. Your family deserves friendly, affordable care whether you choose a traditional funeral, simple cremation or a celebration of life. With the newly renovated J.

Our family will provide you with affordable services customized to meet and exceed your family's needs. We underwent a major expansion and renovation in 2015 to accommodate the needs of today’s families. Douglas Chambers Chapel, the expanded Irwin A. “Tim” Eaton Room, the Wally Cattel Reception Centre and ample onsite parking, we can help you create an event, that’s right for you, and right for your budget. From a casual gathering, to a traditional funeral, a wine and cheese reception, to a Celebration of Life, you can have it all in one convenient location. Contact us about a meaningful, tasteful service, tailored just for you and your budget. We are proud of the tradition of community support and involvement, the guidance we offer families, the dignified and compassionate care our team offers, and the quality of service we have offered for over 180 years.

As we welcome a New Year, we extend our warmest wishes for peace, hope, and gentle moments ahead. We also recognize that...
01/01/2026

As we welcome a New Year, we extend our warmest wishes for peace, hope, and gentle moments ahead. We also recognize that for many, this year has brought loss, and the absence of loved ones may be felt deeply as the calendar turns. May this New Year offer comfort, understanding, and space to honour memories, while reminding each of us to hold compassion close for ourselves and for those around us.

This season can feel a little… or A LOT empty when you’re missing someone. It also brings families and friends together...
12/26/2025

This season can feel a little… or A LOT empty when you’re missing someone. It also brings families and friends together. If your loved one has gone back to a home where someone is no longer there, be sure to check on them.
Holidays are not the only days we grieve our loved ones and sometimes gatherings can act as a distraction from our grief.

Give the gift of peace of mind to your loved ones by preplanning your funeral arrangements. Don’t leave your loved ones...
12/26/2025

Give the gift of peace of mind to your loved ones by preplanning your funeral arrangements. Don’t leave your loved ones trying to guess what your wishes were.

During this holiday season, we extend our warmest wishes for peace and comfort to all. While many gather around the tabl...
12/25/2025

During this holiday season, we extend our warmest wishes for peace and comfort to all. While many gather around the table, we know that for some there is an empty chair and a loved one deeply missed. May this time be filled with gentle moments, cherished memories, and the reassurance that you are not alone in remembering those who remain forever in your heart.

We don’t always think to ask about the past of those who are older than us. Everyone has so many stories that they can ...
12/20/2025

We don’t always think to ask about the past of those who are older than us.

Everyone has so many stories that they can share, but sometimes we don’t think to ask about these things until it is too late.

Your elders hold many stories about your ancestors, family history, times of struggle, times of success, special moments in their life, raising children, watching how the world has changed and much more.

Make a list of questions that you can ask, and either write down their answers or record them answering your questions so you will have a special keepsake.

Don’t miss the chance to hear your loved one’s story. 💕

Suddenly your future looks different…While we never truly know what our future holds, there are parts that happen sooner...
12/18/2025

Suddenly your future looks different…

While we never truly know what our future holds, there are parts that happen sooner than we expect.

We may lose a parent before we thought we would, we may become “orphans” at a younger age than we expected, we may lose a spouse before we expected, we can lose any of our loved ones unexpectedly and tragically.

We may count on our spouse to take care of bills or taxes, we may count on our parents to catch us when we fall, and we may just expect some people to be part of our life for much longer or not know how to go through life without certain people.

Changing your present and your future is extremely difficult. Do not rush yourself, and do not compare yourself or your grief. Your future may look different, but that doesn’t mean it can’t be happy or hopeful,

You are welcome to attend our free grief group on Tuesday morning or evening (reach out for details). We can offer you support through our funeral home and can recommend other options depending on your specific needs.

A story about a mother’s grief. Tahlequah (an Orca Whale) has given birth to four calves in her life. Her second calf ...
12/14/2025

A story about a mother’s grief.

Tahlequah (an Orca Whale) has given birth to four calves in her life. Her second calf and fourth calf were both born alive, however, died soon after birth. It was hard for her to let go, as it would be for any mother.

Tahlequah carried her first deceased calf, Tali, by balancing it on her head for 17 days. Her pod swam along with her during this time. It was reported that she carried her calf 1000 miles between Washington State and British Columbia. Tahlequah’s most recent calf also died a few days after birth. She repeated the ritual of carrying her deceased calf for many days along side her pod.

Her journey symbolizes devotion, grief and the bond between and mother and her child.

Artist credit: Lori Christopher for her piece entitled “See Me”

12/12/2025

Each year, Turner Family Funeral Home offers a space for families in the Dundas community to honour and remember lost loved ones during the holiday season

If you could turn back time, would you have done things differently? In the funeral industry we often see people die un...
12/11/2025

If you could turn back time, would you have done things differently?

In the funeral industry we often see people die unexpectedly. Whether a tragic event, su***de, or a sudden illness that aggressively takes over. No one knows what their future holds!

Try to do the things you’ve always wanted to do, see places you’ve never seen, spend time with your family and friends, watch the movies you’ve been waiting to see, read the books you’ve been waiting to read, and try all the restaurants and food you can!

We ALWAYS think we have more time, but time is not guaranteed. Live in the now… do what you want to do, say what you need to say, express your love, express your wishes. Don’t waste a day .

White Lillies have been a common flower found at funerals since ancient times. They signify innocence and purity in both...
12/08/2025

White Lillies have been a common flower found at funerals since ancient times.
They signify innocence and purity in both the living and the dead, they also represent sympathy.

Historically the Lilly was also chosen because of its strong scent. In ancient times before modern embalming techniques and proper refrigeration, Lillies were often placed beside the casket to help mask any possible odours. Today Lillies are used purely for their symbolism and tradition.

Queen Victoria was in mourning for 40 years after the death of Prince Albert. From the date of his death in 1861, she ...
12/06/2025

Queen Victoria was in mourning for 40 years after the death of Prince Albert. From the date of his death in 1861, she wore black everyday until her death in 1901. Following his death she also ensured that his rooms in the Windsor Castle were untouched from that point on. Queen Victoria became extremely secluded and withdrawn from public life for many years, which gave her the nickname “The Widow of Windsor”.

While many people viewed the Queen’s mourning as extensive, it is fairly common to never quite feel the same after losing someone extremely close to us. Grief and mourning doesn’t have a definitive timeline. We are however, very lucky to have many supports in our community to help us through this process.

When we lose someone close to us it is normal for us to not recognize who we are anymore. Loss of identity is a very re...
12/02/2025

When we lose someone close to us it is normal for us to not recognize who we are anymore. Loss of identity is a very real and difficult part of grief.

A part of your identity has been shattered. You may no longer be able to say you are: someone’s child, someone’s spouse, someone’s sibling, someone’s grandchild etc…
You always will be that person, but it is now different. Losing a part of your identity can be difficult to navigate. This can take time, and it may always be difficult.
Support is available for you, reach out to our team if you are struggling so we can help direct you to the appropriate support. You can also join our free grief support group, which runs every Tuesday morning and evening.

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53 Main Street
Dundas, ON
L9H2P7

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 11:59pm
Tuesday 9am - 11:59pm
Wednesday 9am - 11:59pm
Thursday 9am - 11:59pm
Friday 9am - 11:59pm
Saturday 9am - 11:59pm
Sunday 9am - 11:59pm

Telephone

+19056286412

Website

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