Hill & Robinson Funeral Home & Cremation Centre
30 Nelson Street N3T 2M8 Brantford, ON, Canada

Happy Easter Our management and staff at Hill and Robinson Funeral Home wish you a pleasant Easter where you connect with your special people and share in the traditions of the day. For members of our community who are of Christian faith, we wish you happiness and joy this Easter as you celebrate the oldest of Christian holidays, commemorating the resurrection of Christ

Deleting a Deceased Person’s Facebook Account Often when someone who is active on Facebook dies, their next of kin are tasked with the responsibility to tend to their online presence. If the deceased has left a record of their passwords, this task is simplified. A decision is made about the future status of the page and then this is acted on. Without the password the following steps need to be taken:... 1. First click the ? at the top right hand corner of the page, 2. Then visit the Help Center," 3. Next, type in the search box "delete a deceased person's account" 4. Then click this link: https://www.facebook.com/help/150486848354038/?ref=u2u 5. Then click the link: request the removal 6. Here you will find step by step instructions for removal. Note that you will need to provide documentation that you are next of kin and proof of death. Following step four you also have the choice to Memorialize the Account. The word Remembering will appear next to the person’s name. This allows family and friends to continue to view pictures and memories of the departed into the future. Hill and Robinson FH/CFHC Online

Lost for Words Many of us fumble for words, sometimes even in normal day to day situations. So it’s no surprise that we feel awkward when meeting and expressing condolences at a wake or funeral service. It’s important to remember that just being present to support the family is, in itself, a kind gesture and will be remembered. You’ve taken the time to show them you care about them and their loss. Take a moment to think about what you’re going to say in advance. Some ideas fo...llow. Standard expressions of condolence include: I am sorry for your loss. My sincere or deepest sympathies. My condolences. They will be dearly missed. I am here for you. If there’s anything I can do to help. Please call. You are in my thoughts and prayers. If you want to say more: I wish I had the right words. Know that I care. They brought so much joy to others. They will be fondly remembered. May the memories you’ve shared bring you comfort and peace. Share a special virtue they possessed and tell a story about it. Share a personal experience you had with them and something they taught you about life. Share something special about them that has benefited others. Always use kind words. Say the name of the deceased. Remember that expressions of sympathy are to comfort. Avoid sayings such as they are in a better place. Being sincere and being vulnerable is especially important at times such as these. Hill and Robinson FH/CFHC Online

How do I Plan my Funeral or Memorial Service? While it may appear that this question has a straight forward answer, there are secondary questions which need to be addressed before making decisions. Funeral planning was, at one time, a linear process. Today there are many options to consider and a plan needs to reflect this. Start with answering three questions:... Do I wish to have a traditional funeral and burial with a casket or cremation and a memorial service? What services are needed with these choices and what sequence of events will unfold given whether a casket service or cremation is chosen. Who are the people who would want to attend my service? Make a list: family, friends, former work colleagues and people known through clubs, sports and community organizations. Do I wish to have a religious service? The answer to this questions affects many subsequent decisions including venues and the choice of who will preside at a service. Answering these questions helps to determine the scope of the service. Talk with a funeral director at this point. They will provide insights on what will work best for the scenario you propose. Create a plan for the service and look at each step with an eye to what resources are needed. If you are having a church service with an urn present it will need a stand, a portrait and flowers. Look at the little details. Is there a certain poem you wish to have read? Is there some scripture you like? Is there music which you consider to be your favourite? Work from the top down. Make bigger decisions before focussing on smaller details. Yes these lesser particulars are what makes a service personal, however from a planning point of view, addressing the big questions first will help you arrive at a plan more easily. Once you have a plan in place, set it aside a day or two. Revisit it. See if there are any gaps. If so address them and then put what you wish in writing! You’ve worked hard on this. Properly recording your wishes will have benefits in the future. Formalize your plans with your funeral director. They have advice which will help with your plan. Hill and Robinson FH/CFHC Online

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 in 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 Hill and Robinson Funeral Home, we wish you a day filled with peace and happiness.

Funeral Fare: Cinnamon Rolls The gesture of preparing a simple dessert and dropping by in sympathy will be appreciated and noticed by those who grieve. It’s at times such as these, that small gestures go a long way. Ingredients 2 cups of Biscuik mix... 2/3 cups of milk 2 tbsp. butter or margarine cup of sugar 2 tsp cinnamon cup raisins cup of melted butter or margarine Directions Mix Biscuik and milk in large bowl. Beat vigorously. Roll dough on counter to 16 x 16 square. Apply/spread 2 tbsp. of butter to top of dough. Mix sugar cinnamon and raisins and spread over dough. Melt cup of butter/margarine and evenly spread over dough. Roll dough in spiral (like jelly roll) and seal edges. Cut roll into 1 thick pieces and place on greased cookie sheet. Bake at 425 degrees for 10-12 minutes. Icing Mixture: mix cup of icing sugar with 4 tsp of milk. Let cool and drizzle over cinnamon rolls. Hill and Robinson FH/CFHC Online

Remembering 50 Years Ago: 1970 The first Earth Day was celebrated in United States on April 22, 1970. Millions gathered at events across the nation at what was to become a significant movement of national and international importance. On March 5th The Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty would be ratification by 56 nations. The treaty would include disarmament objectives and safety protocols. ... Canada would be cast into the international spotlight through two separate events. On July 5 an Air Canada Flight would crash at Toronto International Airport with 109 passengers and crew. There would be no survivors. Later that year, the Quebec Liberation Front kidnapped 2 dignitaries, murdering one. A state of emergency and martial law were declared. This would come to be known as the October crisis. The terrorist cell would later release Commissioner James Cross in exchange for safe passage to Cuba ending the crisis. In pop culture, music would continue to make waves. The Beatles would disband, and both Jimi Hendrix and Janis Joplin would die of overdoses in the prime of their careers at age 27. The Woodstock Festival of 1969 would see a sequel in 1970 with 600,000 attending the Isle of Wight Festival which featured acts including The Who, The Doors, Chicago and Joan Baez. The first New York City marathon would be run. The Nerf foam ball would be introduced and become a toy of choice. It was marketed as the world’s first official indoor ball, touting safety: it won’t break lamps or windows, or hurt people. Hill and Robinson FH/CFHC Online

"A grieving person is going to laugh again and smile again. Yes, they're going to move forward. But that doesn't mean that they've moved on." Watch Nora McInerny's full TED Talk about grief here: http://t.ted.com/SLw0qFU