Mattatall - Varner Funeral Home

Mattatall - Varner Funeral Home Mattatall Varner provides a full range of funeral products and services to residents of Truro and su

01/21/2026

Elsie Faye (McCallum) Mortenson – 83, Salmon River, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on Tuesday morning, January 20, 2026, at home. Born in East Mountain, she was ...

01/21/2026

Joyce Martha Emma (Owens) McMillan – 76, Truro. It is with broken hearts that we share the passing of our beautiful mother, Joyce Martha Emma (Owens) ...

01/21/2026

Death is mankind’s worst tragedy; the only one that everyone must suffer sooner or later. Death is also the greatest unifying tragedy that humanity has ever known. When it comes to one of us, it comes to all of us.…

01/19/2026

William Harold

01/19/2026

David Jeffrey

Collections: Highlighting Their Passions and JoysFrom baseball cards to spoons and mugs, what people collect reveals a l...
01/19/2026

Collections: Highlighting Their Passions and Joys

From baseball cards to spoons and mugs, what people collect reveals a lot about their personalities, hobbies and passions. Avid travellers might accumulate spoons from cities they’ve visited. Disney aficionados might rotate pins of their favourite characters. A bookworm might proudly display signed editions of an admired author or a hockey fan may show rookie cards of their favourite players.

Whatever the item, collections demonstrate the activities and passions that bring joy to a life, and for this reason, many families choose to display these items during visitation periods or at other times during the service. Physical treasures collected over the years provide a unique insight into what a person truly cherished.

Having such items at a service also gets people talking and reminiscing, sharing stories and learning new things. Vintage items and paraphernalia may take attendees back to the family’s ancestral roots whereas silly collections are sure to put a smile on even the saddest of faces. Whatever a loved one’s prized collection, consider sharing it with others during the service.

Honouring their life incorporates many aspects about them, the eulogy to recount their lifetime achievements, memorial slideshows to highlight their past and the displaying of collections, the items that brought them joy.

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01/18/2026

Augusta Martha (Weirich) Hoeg - 105, Tatamagouche, formerly of Truro, passed away peacefully, on Thursday, January 15, 2026, at Willow Lodge, Tatamagouche. Martha was born in Springhill, and ...

01/14/2026

Derek Martin Johnson – 53, East Mountain. We are heartbroken to announce the passing of Derek Martin Johnson, who died unexpectedly on Wednesday, January 7, 2026, at Colchester ...

01/14/2026

Lillian Viola Osborne – 87, Truro, formerly of Dartmouth. With love and sadness, we share the passing of Lillian Viola Osborne that occurred on Sunday, January 11, 2026. ...

The Importance of Being ActiveWhen grief hits hardest, we often want nothing more than to isolate and be alone. No matte...
01/14/2026

The Importance of Being Active

When grief hits hardest, we often want nothing more than to isolate and be alone. No matter your age or situation, taking care of your health is more important than ever when dealing with the negative effects of grief and the stress it brings to us. At times such as these, it is important to remember the benefits of being physically active.

Physical activity helps to release mood-boosting endorphins while reducing stress hormones and tension. It promotes structure and routine during a time that feels chaotic and uncertain. It provides a temporary respite from sadness. And it serves as a way to connect socially and reduce isolation.

Tips for Staying Active:
• Start with something easy such as a short walk, gentle stretching, chair yoga or swimming.
• Avoid injury; don’t push yourself too hard or for too long.
• Choose an enjoyable activity to make it feel less like a burden.
• Pair the activity with others to help reduce isolation.
• Be gentle with yourself while remembering that doing something, no matter how small, is better than nothing.

Physical activity isn’t a cure for grief, but it is a powerful self-care tool to help navigate emotional and physical challenges. Engaging in activity will not only provide a reprieve from grief, but will also be a time of healing to both your body and mind.

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01/14/2026

Charles Elliot Priest – 87, Diligent River, Cumberland County. It is with profound sadness that the family of Charles Elliot Priest announce his sudden passing at ...

01/13/2026

Reverend Richard John Meredith completed his earthly journey on Monday, January 12, 2026, and rose in glory. Born in Shobdon, England in 1959 to Tom Meredith and Valerie ...

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Mattatall-Varner is a full-service funeral home offering facilities for visitation and chapel services to Truro and surrounding communities.

We cater to the needs of families and individuals requiring either traditional funeral services or cremation. We offer many alternatives to those we assist, at their time of need.

Our facilities are within a “heritage style” home which was constructed in the 19th century. At this historic and centrally located site, we provide funeral services which are well received by our community, families, and their guests, who visit to pay respects and celebrate the lives of loved ones.