Westlawn Funeral Home & Cemetery
16310 Stony Plain Rd NW T5P 4A6 Edmonton, AB, Canada

Arbor's Nature Walks are a unique alternative to traditional cemetery plans with final resting places in a tranquil, nature setting. They are above-ground cremation gardens crafted from the landscape and a signature of Arbor Memorial’s innovative landscape design. Watch Now. http://ow.ly/EVz250Dk4cl

The resulting post death paperwork is often confusing. Even while grieving, loved ones and executors must deal with the practical and legal matters for the deceased. Here's an interesting read for you. http://ow.ly/wSR650Dk93B

There is no correct way on how you cope with your loss on the special days like Family Day. Read how you can honour their memory. http://ow.ly/ARKf50Dk3f0

Are you thinking of buying a gift a for a friend that's grieving this Valentine's Day? Here are a few ideas you can choose from. http://ow.ly/LDxV50Dk2b4

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Needless to say, the coronavirus pandemic of 2020 has been a challenging time for everyone. But if someone you love has died, it is likely that the current social distancing orders and travel restrictions are making funeral planning especially difficult for your family. Here are some thoughts for the families. http://ow.ly/bZTx50Dk0IK

Pre-planning alleviates the need for family to make uncertain decisions at a time of confusion and grief. Read more here. http://ow.ly/Suhr50CqMaX

Grief is a process, not an event. Here is a beautiful story from Humans of New York about how being supportive at the time of grief can truly impact someone's rest of the life. http://ow.ly/pky350CofXA

Join Edmonton's Executor Essentials as we discuss what you need to know and who you need to get the job done correctly. https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/executor-essentials-tickets-123

By pre-planning your final arrangements, you can determine your own budget and reduce the risk of your grieving loved ones spending more than necessary. Read more here. http://ow.ly/nCG250Ci0Ib

Just like you plan for retirement or revisit your Will, pre-planning final arrangements is an important, yet often overlooked way to ensure you’ve taken care of family. This week, we will be sharing some WHYs to preplan.

Social Media can play an important part in the healing process in many individuals who are dealing with grief; especially during the pandemic. Annie Horton has created emerging.grief, an Instagram account aimed at providing bereavement support in an online community setting. She's shared her own stories of loss, including the death of her brother-in-law Nick Cordero. http://ow.ly/qSJo50CbwrL

Publishing an online obituary allows a family more opportunities to share about their loved one. Photos, special moments and a life story can all be centralized in the guestbook, as well as allowing for digital condolences. It can also act as a permanent memorial that the family can revisit on occasion to re-read some of the messages left by other family members and friends. Many online guestbooks also offer the opportunity for guests to share a photo along with the condolence. Below are some tips to help you craft your message of sympathy and support.

On the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month, Canadians remember.