When a friend is grieving the loss of a loved one, finding ways to offer support can be challenging. It’s natural to feel overwhelmed, wondering how best to alleviate their pain and bring them a [...]
Woodlawn Memorial Park in Guelph strives to meet the needs of every family whose loved one rests here. How each of us expresses our grief following the loss of someone dear is different, and [...]
From the Desk of Paul Taylor Well, that was quite the wind storm on Friday afternoon, wasn’t it? I hope your family and friends were not harmed by the very strong winds or the debris blown around [...]
Everyone’s loss is unique and no one grieves in the same way, so there’s no way to present guidelines about how to grieve. Even so, people find themselves being told how to grieve, and as a [...]
Imagine passing away quietly in the night after a long and fulfilling life, having never found the right time to share your choice of traditional full-size burial or cremation with your [...]
When answering the phone at Woodlawn Memorial Park, one never knows what to expect. Sometimes it’s a wrong number (to which the caller’s response is almost always comical), but most times it’s a [...]
Families spend their lives together enjoying every moment, making memories, and sharing stories. A family lot provides the opportunity for families to remain together even when their life story [...]
Every year at Woodlawn Memorial Park, we remember children everywhere with our Angel Tree tradition. In Block P where the children’s area is located, you’ll find a young evergreen tree. The tree [...]
By Paul Taylor, General Manager Over my career of 40 years I have met and worked with many families and believe I have heard every reason why families choose to preplan their final arrangements [...]
Tuesday, October 24, 2017 marks United Nations Day. United Nations Day marks the anniversary of the 1945 UN Charter and celebrates the diversity of our communities and the global community at [...]
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