St. John's Dixie Cemetery & Crematorium

02/27/2026

Aging Life Care: How Nurses Become Champions for Older Adults
“My clients are usually seniors who are stressed about their health and don’t think they’re being listened to by their care team,”

Discover how nurses lead in aging life care, advocating for older adults and guiding families through complex healthcare decisions.

02/26/2026

ALL THERE IS ~ Podcast with Anderson Cooper.
‘Something broke in me’: Country star Eric Church tells Anderson Cooper about life-changing losses.
Eric tells how events changed him, as a man and a father, and how he copes.

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02/26/2026

🖊️Planning isn’t just about choosing preferences for after death — it’s about easing the emotional and logistical weight that falls on loved ones.

🌼St. John’s Dixie helps families put wishes in place clearly and compassionately, offering guidance through decisions that may feel intimidating at first. Thoughtful planning becomes an act of care, reducing uncertainty and ensuring that final arrangements reflect personal values.

🌼When wishes are known, families can move through grief without the added stress of guessing or navigating unfamiliar processes. Preplanning becomes a quiet gift — one that offers clarity, comfort, and confidence for those left behind.
📞call (905) 566-9403

02/25/2026

Preventative Health Awareness Month: Strategies to take charge of your health as you age
Stay physically active
Manage heart health
Keep your mind and social connections strong
Prioritize healthy eating
⬇️All the information for healthy aging is ⬇️

Preventative Health Awareness Month is a powerful, inclusive campaign dedicated to helping people take charge of their health at every stage of life. As we grow older, prevention becomes one of the most important tools we have to maintain independence, quality of life, and overall well-being.

02/25/2026

📖2 Timothy 4:7 – A Life Lived with Purpose 📖 Chooing Scripture?
“I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.”

🔵This verse is often selected to honour someone who lived with integrity, resilience, and unwavering devotion. It reflects a life marked by perseverance and commitment — whether to family, faith, or personal values.
🔵Families choose this passage when they want to celebrate strength and the fulfillment of a life well-lived. It’s a fitting tribute for individuals remembered for their courage and steadfastness.

02/24/2026

On anger and grief Opinion by Rev. Ray Holman, staff chaplain, Parkview Health.
👣A guide through loss
❔The problem with the 5 stages
👣Embracing your unique grief journey

This post was written by Rev. Ray Holman, staff chaplain, Parkview Health. May 2018 changed my life in many ways. The beginning of the month was filled...

02/24/2026

Choosing an Urn: Understanding Materials, Sizes, and Personalization Options
➡️What an Urn Is (and What It’s For)
➡️Start With the End Plan: Home, Cemetery, Burial, or Scattering

Compare cremation urns by size, material, and meaning. Learn the differences between wood urns, metal urns, marble urns, and customized urns, plus what affects urn prices.

02/23/2026

🌹 Healing takes time—and support. Our bereavement care doesn’t stop when the service ends.

At St. John’s Dixie, we provide follow-up check-ins and compassionate guidance for grieving families. We understand the road ahead is different for everyone, and we’re here to walk with you.
💙Because your healing matters.
📞Call us now and find out more about our Grief to Wellness Bereavement Support Groups. (905) 566-9403

02/20/2026

➡️During Black History Month, we honour and amplify the voices of Black Canadians while celebrating their many achievements and contributions. The efforts of Black Canadians and their communities throughout history have greatly enriched Canada’s cultural diversity, compassion and prosperity.
➡️Black History Month is a time to learn more about these Canadian stories and the many other important contributions that Black Canadians and their communities have made to the history and continued growth of this country.

02/19/2026

Iyanla Vanzant Explains Why She Didn't Attend Her Daughter's Funeral
The "Spiritual Hygiene" author also speaks on her relationship with grief, and the profound difference between grieving and mourning.

The "Spiritual Hygiene" author also speaks on her relationship with grief, and the profound difference between grieving and mourning.

02/19/2026

🟠Supporting Rituals With Quiet Dignity

Different cultures and faiths hold unique rituals around death and farewell. Some families require ritual washing, specific prayers, or a particular direction for burial. Others follow time-sensitive customs or spiritual preparations.
St. John’s Dixie welcomes these needs with quiet dignity, ensuring each step is supported respectfully. Their team understands that these practices carry deep meaning and are essential to the grieving process. By offering thoughtful assistance rather than restrictions, St. John’s Dixie helps families honour their loved ones’ beliefs in a way that feels true and comforting. 📞call (905) 566-9403

02/18/2026

Dietitian-delivered nutrition therapy for prediabetes
In Canada, type 2 diabetes accounts for 90-95% of diabetes cases.
can increase the risk of developing type 2 diabetes.

Research investigates the role dietitians play in helping people living with prediabetes.