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Stratford funeral home W.G. Young Funeral Home Ltd.
Stratford funeral home W.G. Young Funeral Home Ltd.
Stratford funeral home W.G. Young Funeral Home Ltd.
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W.G. YOUNG FUNERAL HOME LTD.

(4.9 Score)
430 Huron Street,
Stratford, ON N5A 5T7 Directions

Since 1984

Specialty:

✓ Embalming ✓ Obituaries ✓ Celebrant ✓ Simple Basic Cremation ✓ Immediate Burial ✓ Green Burial ✓ Limousine ✓ Burial Vaults and Register Books Pre-planning ✓ Caskets ✓ Photo Slide Shows ✓ Pet Urns ✓ Cremation Transfer ✓ Grief Counseling ✓ and Restorative Services ✓ Chapel ✓ Death Certificates ✓ Personalizing Memorial Cards ✓ Post Funeral Receptions and Celebrations of Life ✓ Documentation ✓ Transport Remains

“W.G. Young Funeral Home Ltd. is a second-generation and family-owned company. They carry on the tradition of providing meaningful and caring service and assisting families in planning and personalizing a dignified service. W.G. Young Funeral Home Ltd. team is committed to caring for and offering their families the utmost professionalism in an ethical and honourable manner. Their funeral home is a modern facility with four spacious visitation rooms, which act as their chapel. They also offer their premises free of charge so that local people can meet and support each other, whatever the cause or want. W.G. Young Funeral Home Ltd. provides body donations and flower arrangements.

2025 Update: Wayne Young is the President and Funeral Director of W.G. Young Funeral Home Ltd.”

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License #578463

Price:

PROFESSIONAL & STAFF SERVICES:
Basic Professional Fee $1,695.00
Coordinating Ceremony $400.00
Documentation $270.00
Initial Transfer of Remains $300.00
Embalming of Deceased $300.00
Staff Services for Visitation/Celebration $400.00
Staff Services for Ceremony $400.00
FACILITIES:
Facilities for Preparation & Shelter of Remains $175.00
Facilities for Visitation $500.00
Facilities for Ceremony $600.00
Staff & Facilities for Reception $450.00
OTHER:
Funeral Coach/Van Subsequent Transfer $300.00
CREMATION CONTAINERS:
“Hampton” 901 Victoriaville $795.00
“Glenbar” 5070 Victoriaville $650.00
“Glencove” 879-00033 Victoriaville $450.00
“Ecolite” Oversized $295.00
“Ecolite” $195.00

Contact:

(519) 271-7411

Open 24 Hours

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Stratford funeral home James A. Rutherford Funeral Home Ltd.
Stratford funeral home James A. Rutherford Funeral Home Ltd.
Stratford funeral home James A. Rutherford Funeral Home Ltd.
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JAMES A. RUTHERFORD FUNERAL HOME LTD.

(4.9 Score)
804 Ontario Street, Unit C-11,
Stratford, ON N5A 3K1 Directions

Since 1991

Specialty:

✓ Traditional Funeral ✓ Etiquette ✓ Burial and Cremation Options ✓ Reception ✓ Visitation ✓ Personal Funeral and Memorial Services ✓ Grief Support ✓ Legal and Estate Guidance ✓ Ash Scattering ✓ Celebrant Services to Honour and Celebration of Life ✓ Eulogy ✓ Send Flowers ✓ Obituaries ✓ Embalming ✓ Pre-arrangement

“James A. Rutherford Funeral Home Ltd. takes pride in making their facilities a comfortable and respectful space to commemorate a loved one's life. Rutherford Funeral Home guides you in cost-effective solutions and serves you with dignity and respect. James A. Rutherford Funeral Home Ltd. makes considerable efforts to maintain their priority on the high standards expected of a place of tribute. They strive to make their families and visitors feel comfortable while paying respects to their lost loved ones, and they make considerable efforts to maintain their focus on the high standards expected of a place of tribute.

2025 Update: James A. Rutherford is the Owner, Operator, and Funeral Director of James A. Rutherford Funeral Home Ltd.”

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License #86138

Price:

TRADITIONAL SERVICE:
Professional & Staff Services:
Basic professional fee $800
Coordinating activities $500
Documentation $350
Transport of remains $200
Basic preparation of remains $200
Embalming (optional, conditions apply) $500
Staff for visitation $400
Staff for ceremony $510
Facilities:
Basic facilities $275
Facilities for visitation $300
Facilities & equipment for ceremony $300
Facilities for preparation & shelter $200
Vehicles:
General duty vehicle $95
Initial transfer $200
Subsequent transfer $200
Celebrant/Clergy lead car $100
Funeral coach $400

Contact:

(519) 271-5062

Open 24 Hours

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Stratford funeral home Lockhart Funeral Home
Stratford funeral home Lockhart Funeral Home
Stratford funeral home Lockhart Funeral Home
3+ YEARS IN TBR
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LOCKHART FUNERAL HOME

(4.8 Score)
109 Montreal Street,
Stratford, ON N0K 1N0 Directions

Since 1937

Specialty:

✓ Traditional Funeral ✓ Burial ✓ Veteran Funeral ✓ Cremation and Memorial Services ✓ Celebration of Life ✓ Ash Scattering Services ✓ Direct Cremation ✓ Transportation ✓ Embalming ✓ Catering Services ✓ Hairdressing

“Lockhart Funeral Home Ltd is a highly regarded funeral home 20 minutes from Stratford, ON. In 1937, I.W. Lockhart founded the Funeral Home in Mitchell. Since then, three generations of the Lockhart family have been a part of a tradition in Mitchell and the area, serving families with professional and compassionate care for 75 years. Over the years, many changes have been made to the facility to keep up with the community's needs. Lockhart Funeral Home Ltd has always been proud of the home-like atmosphere they have offered. They pledge to honour your loved one and family with dignity, respect and personal attention to every detail.

2025 Update: The funeral home also provides an elegant hearse and funeral cars, as well as arranges for escorts.”

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License #290

Contact:

(519) 348-8643

Open 24 Hours

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W.G. YOUNG FUNERAL HOME LTD. REVIEWS

Thankfully this review didn't have to come at the cost of one of my own family members or friends. I went to a funeral of a friends grandfather. The atmosphere was one of comfort, and the celebration was more of life than it was of death. The deceased (who I only knew briefly in life and known him to be a frail, sick looking man) was lying in his casket. Like you imagined, he looked as if he were sleeping, but also had a look of dignity, peace, and dare I say completion. As if he won the race he was running. The funeral director was present, but didnt hover over people. If this was your first funeral, you may have missed him except for the attendance he gave to the family. Ever present but not in your face. I even had a conversation with him and quickly discovered he had a servant's heart. Even the coffee was perfectly done (which if you've been to as many funerals as I have, you would know that a simple cup of coffee can be mastered or bastardized easily). When it comes to funerals, it's hard to find the good through so much grief. Thankfully, these folks made a hard time easier for those whose world had fallen apart.

These people get it. Something terrible has just happened and you're standing in the middle of a tornado of arrangements, banks, lawyers, and suggestions from 'well meaning' relatives and friends all of a sudden there they are, Wayne, Greg and Don calming you down and crushing the tornado with their caring attitude and the resources built on years of experience. Obviously from this review I cannot say enough good things about this firm but they deserve every word of my praise, A big thank you to all of the folks there.

Is there an option for 10 stars? The staff at W.G. Young are absolutely amazing. As someone else has already written, I cannot say thank you enough. I cannot even put into words how helpful, respectful, professional, caring and generous all of these people are. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts. David and Don - you are absolutely exceptional at what you do.

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JAMES A. RUTHERFORD FUNERAL HOME LTD. REVIEWS

My mom had passed before we arrived from Wales. All I can say was Stuart was amazing. He took care of everything before we arrived. Once we arrived we met at a coffee shop which made it very comfortable so he could get to know us and mom's life better. At no time did we feel like a number or treated like we had deep pockets. All Stuart wanted was to make sure our and mom's wishes were taken care of and I must say he went above and beyond and is a credit to Stratford and the industry. Stuart if you read this the offer still stands for you and your family to visit us in Wales. Cheers.

My mom past away December of 2023. Stuart was wonderful to work with. He was very kind, easy to talk to and listened to me. I live a distance away and I felt I could trust him completely to take care of my mom’s arrangements in my absence. He makes sure that you are educated and definitely works to keep costs as low as possible. I would highly recommend Stuart and Rutherford Funeral Home.

I wish to take this opportunity to express my sincere appreciation to Mr. Stuart (Stu) Lender and Rutherford Funeral Home for the exemplary services provided during an extremely emotional and difficult time. Mr. Lender has the knowledge and vast experience in handling the many details associated with the loss of a loved one and his compassion and kindness was most comforting. I thank you good sir!

LOCKHART FUNERAL HOME REVIEWS

Exceptional is an understatement in my dealing with Lockhart Funeral Home. They were so compassionate, understanding and willing to accommodate the requests that I made. They walked me through all the decisions that I had to make and how the process would go, before, during and after the funeral. They went above and beyond in helping me to sort out all off the banking and bills that needed to be changed after the loss of my husband. They were in wonderful to deal with and although I hope I don't have to deal with them anytime soon, if someone I know passes away they will be my first choice!

We can not say enough of how everyone was treated. Jeff and his staff stand way ahead of any other Funeral Home i have been to. I only wish we lived in Mitchell so as all our family could and would be treated as good. No matter how many times i called to change our time for attending Jeff was more than happy to take care of it. Some of the family is in poor health and Jeff made sure and took extra time to make them comfortable and at ease. One day I hope to shack your hand Jeff. thanx.

I cannot say enough how well the Lockhart's have treated our family in difficult times. Jeff, thank you.

TBR® Inspection Score Report

W.G. YOUNG FUNERAL HOME LTD. Total Inspection Points: 118/120
Acknowledgments: 9
Complete Info: 9
Business Hours: 10
Business Images: 10
Contact Info: 10
Exact Services: 10
Experience: 10
Legitimate Ratings: 10
Location Proximity: 10
Pricing: 10
Reviews Accuracy: 10
Website Standard: 10

TBR® Inspection Score Report

JAMES A. RUTHERFORD FUNERAL HOME LTD. Total Inspection Points: 117/120
Acknowledgments: 9
Complete Info: 9
Reviews Study: 9
Business Hours: 10
Business Images: 10
Contact Info: 10
Exact Services: 10
Experience: 10
Legitimate Ratings: 10
Location Proximity: 10
Reviews Accuracy: 10
Website Standard: 10

TBR® Inspection Score Report

LOCKHART FUNERAL HOME Total Inspection Points: 116/120
Acknowledgments: 9
Complete Info: 9
Reviews Accuracy: 9
Reviews Study: 9
Business Hours: 10
Business Images: 10
Contact Info: 10
Exact Services: 10
Experience: 10
Legitimate Ratings: 10
Location Proximity: 10
Website Standard: 10

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