Shawn Jackson Funeral Home

10/19/2026

You would be surprised to know how many cool ideas and designs of unusual coffins and caskets are out there. Here are 10 such designs.

10/17/2026

View Debbie Rogosin's obituary, contribute to their memorial, see their funeral service details, and more.

10/16/2026

10/12/2026

Happy Thanksgiving!

Today is the perfect day to express our attitude of gratitude. Let’s put any worries on the backburner and enjoy the companionship of those who are part of our inner circle. Though sometimes in our lives we face challenges, there are many, many things to be thankful for.

We hope you have an enjoyable day, spending special moments with loved ones. From all of us at Shawn Jackson Funeral Home, we wish you a day filled with peace and happiness.

10/08/2026

Preplanning, Let’s talk about Personalization and Your Service

When we talk with individuals and families about their funeral service, one area that receives a lot of attention is personalization. Individual needs vary from person to person. There are many, many options that are chosen these days, from traditional type services to fulfilling some very unique wishes.

How formal will the service be? The setting for a funeral service is often the funeral home, which can host all of the elements of the service: the visitation, chapel service and reception. This type of service often occurs when the family has no immediate religious affiliation. In other instances, there is an attachment to a local church, in which case our funeral home coordinates service details with clergy. Sometimes a service is desired that is very informal in nature; witness the golf-club sendoffs some are choosing. Other places we see funerals being held are meeting and banquet rooms at local establishments such as Legion Halls.

What unique things are being done to highlight the life of a beloved? The multitude of ways families remember their loved ones is impressive. Traditionally, these include inspiring eulogies and the placing of personal items or keepsakes at graveside services. Presentations that honour some of the passions or hobbies of a loved one are also quite prominent these days. Were they a painter? Did they like to fish? Some displays are very elaborate and have a lot of thought put into them. Sometimes personal messages from a loved one are shared posthumously.

Personalization is a topic that we discuss with each and every family we support. Our knowledge helps us to create a truly unique and meaningful service for all who attend. Our goal is to assist you as you plan and make preparations. If you have questions about the unique ways people are honouring their loved ones, please contact us.

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10/06/2026

View Betty Parker's obituary, contribute to their memorial, see their funeral service details, and more.

10/01/2026

International Day of Older Persons, October 1, 2026

From a grandparent sharing past traditions to a business mogul paving the way for the next generation, Canada’s older persons deserve a day to be recognized for the contributions they have made in shaping our world. Since December 14, 1990, the first day of October is officially recognized as International Day of Older Persons, a day to commemorate our elders and raise awareness about the challenges of aging.

“Listen to your elders” is a piece of sage advice that still rings true today. Older citizens are the glue of our communities. They help preserve the past by teaching younger generations about culture and traditions. In business, they are ideal mentors, sharing years of experience and wisdom. They form the foundation of families, keeping generations together and providing a safe and supportive environment for both their children and grandchildren to return to time and time again.

Today’s older persons are also active members of society. Many are still entrenched in the workplace, while others donate countless volunteer hours. Whether it is a neighbour, family member or even a stranger at the grocery store, October 1 is the perfect occasion to salute an older person by thanking them for their past contributions and the role they continue to play today.

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09/23/2026

Grief: You Have to do the Work

We hear this phrase all the time when someone is grieving, but what does that really mean? How does someone do the work? What happens if you don’t do the work? What if you don’t do the work properly?

Doing the work means that when you are grieving you will naturally experience a period of adjustment. In this adjustment phase, you will experience emotions and feelings associated with your loss. Essentially, doing the work is about letting in the emotions when they surface even if they bring with them painful feelings and memories.

When you suppress or distract yourself away from these authentic emotions that surface, you will extend and complicate the grieving process. Shoving down or pushing away painful emotions may work in the short term, but because our bodies and brains need to process these experiences, grief will continue to show up even if we don’t want it too.

With relationships come memories, hopes for the future, and dreams of a shared life. When someone we love dies, we have to learn to adjust to a life where they only exist in our past. When these memories, hopes and dreams come to the surface, we feel the reality of our loss which evokes emotional pain.

There is no right or wrong way to do the work. If you begin your grief journey by allowing in the emotions that naturally come without judging them, you will see that they naturally come and go, and their intensity and frequency should lessen over time. The period of time you experience these emotions will depend on the relationship you had with your loved one, the type of loss, and your ability to accept these emotions. If you can imagine that the feelings you experience are natural responses to losing a loved one, then you will slowly learn to adjust and rebuild your life. With time and patience, healing will begin, but facing these uncomfortable emotions is needed. And it will be worth doing the work.

Margaret Lorrie Beaton, MA, C. Hyp
Bereavement Counsellor

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09/20/2026

View Robert Edward Jefferson's obituary, contribute to their memorial, see their funeral service details, and more.

09/17/2026

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.…