History

If ever there was a funeral home with ties to the community, it is Smith Funeral Home. The land the building stands on used to be the Smith Dairy. The funeral home was owned by most of the Smith Family until recently, when Don, Laurene and Scott Smith became sole owners.

The business is still run by family though, and these strong bonds are part of what makes us a supportive presence in the community. The funeral home opened in December of 1980. Don, then 23 years old, became the managing director and part owner.

Don was the only family member that held a funeral director's licence - in the early years, family members filled all the positions at the funeral home, from office work, cleaning and yard maintenance to helping conduct funerals and visitations. Even though the family partnership has ended, the funeral home remains very much a Smith family business.

In December 2001 the Smith Family Centre, located directly in front of the funeral home, was opened to be used for funeral receptions and as a gathering place for family members and non-profit organizations.