Obituaries & Tributes
Loading Services ...
Order a Book of Memories™
for Your Loved One
Learn More
613-583-3227 Immediate Need
Pre-Arrange Your Funeral
Contact Us
Site Search
Memorial Sites Story Excerpts
They Paved Paradise
There are many grave sites that are out of place today. Instead of moving them, some places simply choose to build around them and keep the grave and grave marker intact. While it may be an annoyance to some, most people just enjoy it as a quirk. The plots you have to drive around are not solely single headstones - you'll find mausoleums and even full-blown cemeteries in small plots of[...]
The Death of Beethoven
Ludwig Van Beethoven's death in 1827 is still a cause for speculation today. Some argue that Beethoven had died from lead poisoning due to a doctor's careless dosage, and others make a case saying the cause of death could have been syphilis, liver failure resulting from alcoholism, or even hepatitis.Beethoven was one of the most influential composers of all-time. His final last words[...]
Inspiring Headstone for a Tough Character
Charles Bronson was an actor who was renowned for having a tough, bad guy image on screen. He starred in American films such as The Dirty Dozen, The Magnificent Seven and the popular Death Wish series. He died in 2003 at the age of 81 from pneumonia. Bronson was buried near his farm in Vermont. He was buried with his cane, which held the ashes of his wife Jill Ireland who died in 1990[...]
Curses, Traps and other Nasty Ways to Die
In ancient Egypt, Tomb Traps were employed much like our burglar alarms of today especially in the tombs of pharaohs and other well known and powerful people. Entrances to tombs were sealed after entombment which alone gave a pretty strong indication that visiting was not allowed.Unlike today's technological alarms that warn people that someone might be breaking in, tomb traps didn't[...]
Hunt's Tomb
Originally built for his wife, Hunt's tomb is the final resting place of Governor George W.P. Hunt, his wife, his daughter and his wife's family. Located in Papago Park, a municipal park in Phoenix, Arizona, this unique tomb can be seen from any point in the park. Sitting on top of a large hill, the tomb takes the shape of a white pyramid.Hunt was the successful first governor of[...]
Daily Grief Support by Email
Grieving doesn't always end with the funeral: subscribe to our daily grief support email, designed to help you a little bit every day, by filling out the form below.
Weekly Email Tips to Support a Grieving Friend
Those grieving are in great need of support. If a close friend has recently experienced a loss, fill out the form below to subscribe to our weekly tips and find out how you can be most helpful.
