Fundy Funeral Home

06/07/2026

Reflections from Rev. Michael Caines, Lead Pastor, Priest and Rector at Church of the Resurrection, on the importance of funeral service and the role it plays in the grieving process.

06/05/2026

Take a look at the last photo you took on your phone.

Chances are it isn't perfect.

Someone's eyes are closed.
The lighting is off.
The background is messy.

And yet, years from now, none of those things will matter.

What will matter is who was in the picture.

Sometimes the photos we treasure most are the ones we almost didn't take.

06/04/2026

𝐖𝐡𝐲 𝐰𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐚𝐧𝐲𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐰𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤 𝐢𝐧 𝐚 𝐟𝐮𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐡𝐨𝐦𝐞?

It's a question many people ask.

The truth is, funeral service isn't about death. It's about people.

It's about answering a phone call at 2 a.m. from a family whose world has just changed forever.

It's about listening when someone needs to tell a story for the tenth time because they're afraid those memories will fade.

It's about helping a husband choose flowers for his wife, a daughter write a tribute to her father, or a family navigate one of the hardest weeks of their lives.

There are easier careers. There are jobs with more predictable hours.

But few professions offer the opportunity to make such a meaningful difference in the lives of others.

Those who work in funeral service don't do it because it's easy.

They do it because every family deserves compassion. Every life deserves to be honoured. And every person deserves to feel supported when they need it most.

At the end of the day, what keeps many of us here isn't the work itself.

It's the privilege of serving people when they need kindness the most.

06/02/2026

06/01/2026

𝐃𝐨 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝐒𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐭 𝐉𝐨𝐡𝐧 𝐥𝐢𝐤𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬?

There was a time when the harbour looked a little different, traffic moved a little slower, and a trip uptown meant running into someone you knew.

Who remembers shopping at Woolworth’s, browsing the Consumers Distributing catalogue, spending an afternoon at Brunswick Square, or making a trip to the City Market with a parent or grandparent? Maybe it was a ride on the ferry, a visit to Exhibition Park, or a favourite spot that’s long since disappeared.

Saint John has changed a lot over the years, but the memories remain.

What’s one place, store, restaurant, or landmark from years gone by that you wish was still here today?

Share your memories below—we’d love to hear them, and we’re sure others will too.

05/28/2026

Congratulations, Scott, on an incredible 32 years of service in the fire department. While you may be hanging up your gear, our community is fortunate to still have you beside families on some of their hardest days through your work with us at Fundy Funeral Home.

Wishing you all the best in this well-earned retirement and next chapter.

This morning after 32 years of dedication to the fire service, Firefighter Scott Dunbar was piped out, formally marking the beginning of his retirement.

Scott began his fire service career in 1994 as a volunteer firefighter with the Bradley Lake Fire Department. In May 2001, he joined the Rothesay Regional Fire Department as a casual firefighter before becoming a full-time firefighter in 2006.

On behalf of the department, we extend our sincere thanks to Firefighter Dunbar for his many years of service, commitment, and dedication to protecting the residents of Rothesay and Quispamsis.

We wish him all the best in his well-earned retirement.

05/24/2026

A Sunday reminder:

The little moments you rush through today
may one day be the moments someone remembers most.

Slow down when you can.
Visit.
Call home.
Enjoy the conversation.
Make the time.

05/21/2026

Thank you to everyone who attended our Still With Us community event last evening.

It was a powerful reminder that grief is not meant to be carried alone.

A heartfelt thank you to the families of Maddy Murphy, Rae Tyler, and Paul Doughty for courageously sharing their journeys.

Grief takes many forms, especially when loved ones are still missing and answers remain unknown. Your stories touched everyone in the room.

Thank you to members our team — Joseph, Tanya, Tennille, Mark, and Bill — along with Kelly, Scott, Michael, and Julianna for giving their time and care to make the evening possible.

Special thanks to Operation White Heart, Compassionate Grief Centre, and Su***de Awareness for the important support they continue to provide, and to Barry Snodgrass and Chris Reibling for their meaningful ministry of music.

At Fundy Funeral Home, we believe evenings like this keep us connected and help move us forward on the grief journey together. We are here not only at the time of need, but every step before, during, and especially after.

05/19/2026

Tonight, our community will gather.

Join us Wednesday, May 20 at 7PM at Fundy Funeral Home for 𝐒𝐭𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐖𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐔𝐬: A Night of Remembrance and Reflection — an evening of candle lighting, reflection, remembrance, and community support for those we miss deeply, those lost too soon, and those who remain missing and not yet found.

Guests are welcome to arrive anytime after 6:15PM, as seating will fill quickly.

While several families will be acknowledged throughout the service, this gathering is open to everyone in our community carrying grief, love, remembrance, or hope.

𝐆𝐮𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐬 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐢𝐧𝐯𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐛𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚 𝐟𝐫𝐚𝐦𝐞𝐝 𝐩𝐡𝐨𝐭𝐨 𝐨𝐟 𝐬𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐲 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐨 𝐛𝐞 𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐞𝐝 𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐦𝐞𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐭𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞.

There is still time to RSVP at www.fundyfuneralhome.com — or simply come and join us.