Funeral Home in Goderich

There are many functions that a funeral fulfills: it honours a unique life; it gives friends and family a chance to say goodbye, and it provides a place where the healing process can begin. For thousands of years, the funeral has played an important role in providing consolation during a time of loss and mourning. 

Say More Than Just Goodbye

Choosing how to remember your loved one is a unique process, and our planning professionals can help you create a one-of-a-kind funeral service.  Whether you choose a traditional style, or want to honour them in a more creative and contemporary way, we can help.  

A visitation often precedes the service. Our  quiet visitation rooms allow family and friends to pay their final respects in peaceful and serene surroundings.

Planning a Service and Reception

McCallum & Palla Funeral Home  feature a  beautifully appointed chapel with seating for 120. But you don’t have to plan a conventional, clergy-led service. Today, the opportunity to honour your loved one reaches far beyond the classic readings and a eulogy.  Whether it’s showcasing dad’s prized motorcycle collection or serving cookies baked from grandmother’s famous recipe, discuss your ideas with us.  The possibilities are endless.

As you personalize the funeral, some things to consider include:

• Attributes or passions of the person who died that you want to be sure to honour
• Memories to share
• Important people to include
• Person to lead the ceremony
• Others who might want to speak or share memories
• Music ideas for the visitation and ceremony
• Readings for the ceremony

A warm and welcoming reception after the funeral provides a place for friends and family to gather and talk over a meal or refreshments.  We offer a large reception room, with full kitchen facilities. Online Tributes

Available free of charge, our exclusive online memorial site Sharing Memories provides the unique opportunity to honour your loved one with a personal tribute of words, pictures, video and more. Unlike traditional forms of memorial, your loved one's on-line profile can stay current and accessible always, from anywhere.

Helping You Cope With Grief

Moving forward after a loss can be difficult.  Our free AfterCare service is here for you with guidance, literature, and support when it’s needed. We can also help with executor duties, such as finalizing the details of the estate.

Planning Ahead

Taking the time to plan ahead gives you the opportunity to tell your story in a way that suits you, and allows you to feel good about not leaving an emotional or financial burden for your family during a time of mourning. 

When you plan ahead, you also receive valuable benefits, including the ability to transfer your plan to any of our locations within Canada.  Learn more about pre-planning your final arrangements.