Ettinger Funeral Home

04/21/2026

Our condolences to Alex’s family and friends. A celebration of life will be held at a later date.

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04/18/2026

Nova Scotia Strong, today and always.
Remembering the lives lost on April 18th and 19th, 2020.🤍

04/17/2026

With two conveniently located facilities in Shubenacadie and Elmsdale, we are here to support you wherever you are in our community. From our 220-seat chapel in Shubenacadie to our cozy life celebration venue in Elmsdale, our homes are designed to be warm and inviting for every family.

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04/17/2026

Ettinger Funeral Homes, Shubenacadie and Elmsdale, Nova Scotia is currently accepting applications for a full-time position: Funeral Director/Embalmer. We are looking to add an energetic individual to our team to help us provide excellent service to client families. This person should be self-motivated, one who demonstrates integrity, attention to detail, and a team player who possesses a good work ethic.

Ettinger Funeral Home has been serving the East Hants Corridor and surrounding areas for almost a century. Our main facility is situated in Shubenacadie and we have a second location in Elmsdale to better serve families. Our area borders the Halifax Regional Municipality and has been growing at an advanced rate for the past number of years.

We are a family-run business and provide a positive work environment for our team members. We offer a health plan and a group Retirement Savings Plan for employees. Competitive compensation will be provided, based on experience in the profession.

This position requires:
 A valid driver’s license with clean abstract
 Proficiency with computers and technology
 Must present a professional appearance.
 The ability to physically lift upwards of 35 kg.
 Excellent customer service skills and commitment to professionalism.
 Ability to make sound and concise decisions and meet all deadlines efficiently.
 Strong commitment to community involvement and building the business.
 Applicants preferably to hold licenses in both disciplines; Funeral Directing and Embalming. We may also consider applications from those currently enrolled or planning to enroll in an accredited funeral service education program.

The successful candidate will be joining a well-established team that aspires for excellence. We look forward to welcoming this individual on board.

To find out more about this career opportunity or to apply for the position, please send your resume along with a cover letter stating why you’re interested in joining our team
to:

Ettinger Funeral Homes, PO Box 39, Shubenacadie, Nova Scotia B0N2H0
Attn. Alan MacLeod Jr.
Email: almac71@icloud.com Fax: (902) 758-2387 Please do not call.

04/17/2026

Sometimes, when visiting a military grave, you may notice a coin resting quietly on the headstone. It’s a small gesture, but it carries a meaningful message and this Funeral Fact Friday we’re going to share it with you!

This tradition is most widely known in the United States, where different coins have come to represent different connections to the person who served. A penny may means that you stopped to pay your respects; a nickel means that you trained together; a dime means you served together; and a quarter can signify that the visitor was there when the deceased passed away.

In Canada, the meaning is a little simpler. Here, a coin left on a grave is most often a quiet way of saying: someone was here and that someone was remembered. Much like the poppies we wear each November, it’s a small but powerful symbol of respect for a life lived, and for the service and sacrifice given.

Acts of remembrance don’t have to be grand. Sometimes, they are as simple as standing for a moment, sharing a memory, saying a quiet thank you… or leaving a small coin behind so the next visitor knows that person is not forgotten. Proof that even the smallest acts can ensure a life is never forgotten.

04/16/2026

Our condolences are with Marion’s family and friends during this difficult time. To read the full obituary please refer to our website.

Marion Jean Picard, born Marion Jean Howard, on April 23rd, 1938, in Sudbury, Ontario, passed away peacefully in the very early hours on April 10th, 2026, at Cumberland Regional Hospital, at the age of 87. Marion married Stanley Oscar Picard in Copper Cliff in 1957, and together they built a fulfill...

04/16/2026

Our sympathies are with Laura’s family and friends during this difficult time. To read the full obituary please refer to our website.

ISENOR, Laura Mae – age 41, of Halifax, passed away on April 13th, 2026, at the QEII Health Sciences Centre, Halifax. Born in Halifax, she was a daughter of Joanna Isenor and the late Randy Isenor. Laura was a very caring soul who pursued education as an ECE and CCA. Laura will be sadly missed by ...

04/16/2026

114 years ago, on April 15th, 1912, the RMS Titanic sank in the North Atlantic Ocean after striking an iceberg, resulting in the loss of over 1,500 of the 2,200 people on board. This devastating disaster left a lasting impact around the world, and here at home in Nova Scotia.

Snow & Co. Funeral Home (now Ja Snow Funeral Home in Halifax) played a central role in the aftermath. Owner John Snow, Sr. boarded the recovery vessel Mackay-Bennett as lead undertaker, overseeing the care and identification of those lost. Due to the sheer scale of the tragedy, assistance was called upon from funeral directors across the Maritimes. The Freemasons of Halifax worked tirelessly for three days and nights, constructing over 100 coffins under the direction of Packer Shipwrights and John Snow’s team. They also helped with the loading and unloading of the deceased. Many recovered relics from the ship, including deck chairs and flotation devices, were temporarily housed at Packer’s Shipwrights Boathouse on Pleasant Street as a memorial. Recovery efforts would continue for over a month.

One of the most notable passengers lost was John Jacob Astor IV, the wealthiest man aboard. His remains were recovered on April 22nd, 1912 by the crew of the CS Mackay-Bennett and brought to Halifax, where he was prepared at Snow & Co. Funeral Home. Astor was identified by the initials sewn into the lapel of his jacket. Among the personal items found on him were large sums of money in both English and American currency, gold and silver coins, a gold pencil, cufflinks, a diamond ring, and a gold pocket watch (later claimed and worn by his son, Vincent, for the rest of his life). His remains were returned to New York by train and laid to rest at Trinity Church Cemetery in Manhattan.

Fast forward to 1975—this week’s Throwback Thursday brings us inside our chapel, where Albert Ettinger is pictured with a remarkable piece of history: a portable embalming table. This antique table was not only used locally for at-home preparations, but was also lent to Halifax funeral homes in the aftermath of the Titanic disaster and was famously used in the embalming of John Jacob Astor IV himself. Once returned to our funeral home it was silently forgotten until Albert Ettinger decided that it deserved to be seen and remembered. Today, this historic piece can be found on display at the The East Hants Historical Society in Lower Selma, Nova Scotia.

In the face of unimaginable loss, Nova Scotia’s funeral professionals answered the call with compassion, skill, dedication and quiet strength. We are deeply proud of our funeral home’s connection to this moment in history and of the role local funeral directors played in bringing dignity, care, and respect to those lost in one of the world’s greatest tragedies.

04/15/2026

Our deepest condolences to the family and friends of Kevin during this difficult time.

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04/15/2026

On Saturday, April 18 at 2 pm - 4pm we will be celebrating the life of Diane Joy, who passed in January. The Celebration of Life will be at Ettinger Funeral Home Chapel in Shubenacadie.

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04/14/2026

Our condolences are with Fred’s family and friends during this difficult time.

Funeral Services will be held at Ettinger’s Funeral Home on May 2nd at 1:00pm with burial at Pine Grove Cemetery in Stewiacke East and reception at Stewiacke Legion to follow. To read the full obituary please refer to our website.

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04/09/2026

Our sympathies are with Judy’s family and friends during this difficult time.

A Celebration of Life will be held from 2:00pm to 4:00pm on Sunday, April 19th, 2026 at Ettinger Funeral Home, 2812 Highway 2, Shubenacadie, Nova Scotia. Words of Remembrance from the family will take place at 2:20pm. To read the full obituary please refer to our website.

ANDREWS (CROWE), Judith Hunter “Judy” – age 92, passed away peacefully on April 8th, 2026, at Wynn Park Villa, Truro. Born in Stewiacke, Judy was a daughter of the late Edwin McLean and Irma Belle (Campbell) Crowe. Judy was a dedicated volunteer and active member of her community. During her t...