Knit Together to Help Kids
Love knitting? Each month our group of active knitters meets to share experiences and projects. Plus, we actively participate in Project Linus Canada - knitting blankets for children who are going through a crisis in their lives.
3rd Wednesday of each month
9:00 - 11:00 am
McEachnie Family Centre 20 Church St. N., Ajax
All knitters welcome • Free community event
Refreshments to be served.
Knitting in support of Project Linus Canada.
For more information, call: 905-428-8488
Who We Are and What We Do
Proudly serving Ajax, Pickering and the surrounding area since 1944, McEachnie Funeral Home will help you customize your arrangements, while respecting your faith, taste and budget. You can feel confident putting your trust in our compassionate professionals.
We are proud to be a part of this community. Our helpful, dedicated staff are passionate about supporting families, local associations, religious organizations and cultural groups, and we are honoured to host a series of free memorial events throughout the year. As well, we are happy to provide the use of our spacious Community Room at no charge for local non-profit meetings. Call for details.
Regional Manager - North & Eastern Ontario & Atlantic Canada
David McEachnie
David has been a licensed funeral director since 1978. He is a past master of Doric Masonic Lodge #424 A.F. & A.M. G.R.C.. David is a member of the British Institute of Embalmers.
Our Staff
Funeral Home Manager
Scott McEachnie
Scott has been a licensed funeral director since 1983.
Assistant Funeral Home Manager
Chris Massabki
Chris has been a licensed funeral director since 1993.
Assistant Funeral Home Manager
Derek Minor
Derek has been a licensed funeral director since 2005.
Pre Planning Funeral Director & Cemetery Specialist
Michael Dickinson
Michael has been a licensed funeral director since 1987.
Funeral Directors
Erica Bekkevold
Erica has been a licensed funeral director since 2005.
Gwyneth Bryant
Gwyneth has been a licensed funeral director since 2020.
Matthew Davis
Matthew has been a licensed funeral director since 2004.
James Dessler
James has been a licensed funeral director since 2002.
Aundrea Howell
Aundrea has been a licensed funeral director since 1999.
Lindsay MacFarlane
Lindsay has been a licensed funeral director since 2010.
Mallory St Croix
Mallory has been a licensed funeral director since 2017.
Ashley Ventura
Ashley has been a licensed funeral director since 2006.
Allison Black
Allison has been a licensed funeral director since 2004.
Nicholas Vukovic
Nicholas has been a licensed funeral director since 2000.
Para Funeral Assistants
Bob Milne
Brad Somerville
Cathy Reeves
Ed Lugtenburg
Automotive & Property Maintenance
Julian de Mel
Website/Printing Specialist
Hilary Mason
Accessibility
Arbor Memorial Inc. (“Arbor”) is committed to treating all people in a way that allows them to maintain their dignity and independence. We are committed to meeting the needs of people with disabilities by preventing barriers to accessibility and meeting the accessibility requirements under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (“AODA”).
As part of our commitment, we strive to achieve barrier-free accessibility at all Arbor locations nationally.
If you would like to provide feedback regarding Arbor's Accessibility Services, please visit the "Contact Us" section of this website. Alternatively, you can contact the location Manager by telephone or mail. Arbor's Accessibility Policy is available upon request.