James Reid Funeral Home, Crematorium & Reception Centre

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James Reid Funeral Home, Crematorium & Reception Centre

At James Reid's, our professional and dedicated staff provide compassionate service that helps famil

James Reid Funeral Home, Cremation, Celebration and Reception Centre offers compassionate care for you and your family before, when, and after a death occurs. Our professionals serve you according to your wishes and all legislative requirements. We arrange Celebrations of Life in our Celebration Centre, "Simply JR" Cremations at our our crematorium, Funerals and Memorial Services in our chapel, and visitations and gatherings in our suites, Graveside services at your cemetery, and serve as event planners and directors at venues of your choice. We also provide assistance to the families we serve by applying for benefits, such as insurance, Canada Pension Plan, death benefits, or the Department of Veterans' Affair Beneifts. The James Reid Bereavement Support Program offers regular phone calls and/or visits for the first year of bereavement. We also invite everyone to our public information evenings, the first Monday of each month except July and August in our Reception Centre. We lead a Walking Through Grief group with Hospice Kingston in the Spring and Fall at Lemoine Point., and provide a lending library of books and DVDs. We will help you arrange your funeral in advance so that you can make the decisions your next of kin will need to make. We also offer pre-payment through a third-party insured company, guaranteed to grow tax-free and lock in today's rates on your funeral.

02/04/2026

Should I prepay my funeral?

Prepaying is a personal choice. Prepaid funeral funds go into an account in your name and are held until the time of death. Interest accumulates tax free in your funeral account. This interest goes towards your funeral whenever you die. Regardless of price increases to your arrangements at the time, you will not pay more. If the price increases are greater than the accumulated interest, we cover the difference. If the price increases are less, we return the difference to your estate. The benefits are that you take care of your own funeral, if that's something you are in a position to do. We also offer time payment options from over several months to over ten years, instead of paying all at once

https://www.jamesreidfuneralhome.com/pre-plan/pre-planning-faq

02/02/2026

🦫 Happy Groundhog Day, Kingston, Ontario!

Shadow or no shadow, we’re ready for whatever the season brings. Here’s hoping for an early spring! 🌷

01/29/2026

🌿 Preplanning Promotion 🌿

Preplanning your final arrangements is one of the greatest gifts you can give your loved ones—clarity, comfort, and less stress during a difficult time.

For a limited time, when you preplan with us, you’ll receive a FREE urn as our way of saying thank you. *While supplies last

✔ Lock in today’s prices
✔ Ensure your wishes are honored
✔ Relieve emotional and financial burden on family
📅 Take the first simple step today.

📞 Call us or message us to schedule your no-obligation preplanning consultation.
Because peace of mind is priceless. 💙 Contact Heather Jackson for more details at 613-544-3411

01/27/2026

The Baby Behind the Brand

In the small coastal town of Killyleagh, County Down, Ireland, there lived a family. This was Baby James’ family. His parents decided to leave Ireland for Canada. Why? We don’t know. It was 1829 or 1831, before the tragic Potato Famine of 1845-52.

187 years ago, Baby James was sleeping, crying, cooing and burping in Killyleagh, County Down, in the North of Ireland. Then he and his family, Mother Mary, Father, Sister Eliza and Brother Sam, got on a ship to cross the Atlantic Ocean.....

https://www.jamesreidfuneralhome.com/about/the-baby-behind-the-brand

01/26/2026

Please join us in wishing our funeral intern, Cindy, a very Happy Birthday!!

01/23/2026

Thank you for your testimonials

01/21/2026

💙 Plan Ahead. Protect Your Loved Ones. Receive a FREE Urn. 💙

Preplanning is one of the most meaningful gifts you can give your family. By making your arrangements in advance, you remove stress, uncertainty, and emotional burden from the people you love most.

✨ For a limited time, when you preplan, you’ll receive a FREE urn as our way of saying thank you for taking this thoughtful step.

✔ Lock in today’s prices
✔ Ensure your wishes are honored
✔ Give your family peace of mind

Preplanning isn’t about dwelling on the future — it’s about caring for those you love, today.

📞Call Heather Jackson at 613-544-3411 to schedule a free, no-obligation consultation.

01/20/2026

01/15/2026

"Something"

Saying goodbye with a gathering, a ritual, doing "something," is part of our human experience the world over. Visitations, ceremonies and celebrations are bespoke moments we craft with you to help you walk through this change in your circle.

We are pleased to add elements unique to your loved one and family such as sports jersey's, paintings and quilts, candles and music. Do you wish for something different? Let us know, or ask us for ideas, as we are continually changing with you.

https://www.jamesreidfuneralhome.com/funeral-options/our-offerings

01/12/2026

Writing an obituary can feel overwhelming—especially during a difficult time. 💙
That’s why we offer an easy-to-use obituary writing tool designed to help you honor your loved one’s life with clarity, dignity, and care.

Our tool guides you step by step, helping you capture meaningful details, personal stories, and important information—so you’re never starting from a blank page.

Whether you’re planning ahead or writing now, we’re here to support you every step of the way.

🖊️ Try our obituary writing tool today and create a tribute that truly reflects a life well lived.
https://www.jamesreidfuneralhome.com/obituaries/obituary-writer

Address

1900 JOHN COUNTER Boulevard
Kingston, ON
K7M7H3

Telephone

+16135443411

Website

http://www.jamesreidfuneralhome.com/

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