SPONSORS

GOLD SPONSOR

ARBOR MEMORIAL

Since 1947, hundreds of thousands of Canadian families have come to Arbor for professional and ethical guidance, pre-planning solutions and a growing range of options that reflect our changing attitudes toward funerals. We continue to offer families innovative new ways to remember, honour and celebrate the lives of loved ones.

GOLD SPONSOR

BATESVILLE

The Batesville name represents a century-old tradition of quality and service. Our history of manufacturing excellence, product innovation, superior customer service and reliable delivery are some of the reasons we are the clear leader in the death care industry in North America. Our high quality products, innovative technologies and proven solutions are relied upon to support the evolving needs of families.

GOLD SPONSOR

ETERNITY'S TOUCH

Eternity's Touch is the pioneering company in digital capture and manufacturing of fingerprint keepsakes. Since 2009, we have produced over 100,000 unique pieces commemorating memories to last a life time. We believe that capturing and displaying the uniqueness of a fingerprint deserves the highest of quality. Our commitment to each of our customers is to provide exceptional service and quality for each and every one of our products.

SERVICE CORPORATION INTERNATIONAL (CANADA) ULC

Service Corporation International (Canada) is dedicated to compassionately supporting and serving families during their most difficult times, celebrating the significance of life, and preserving memories that transcend generations. Our diverse portfolio of brands provides families and individuals a full range of choices to meet their needs—our unparalleled offerings range from the simplest funeral or cremation arrangements to elegant ceremonies requiring intricate planning and featuring detailed personal touches, unique features and events. We believe in taking care of our associates, our communities and our environment. This is at the heart of our business and our core values of Respect, Integrity, Service Excellence and Enduring Relationships. Contact us today to explore career opportunities in funeral and cemetery service.

GOLD SPONSOR

VICTORIAVILLE & CO

Victoriaville & Co. was born out of the determination, the leadership and the will to succeed of its founders. Much of our success is due to the economic well-being of an entire region renowned for the quality of its hardwood products. For the last seven decades, all details have been taken into account when designing, manufacturing, and finishing our hardwood products. We are well aware that each unit we produce is destined to a person with a unique life story and a unique set of memories that they leave behind. This is why we believe each product has a rich emotional value that is worthy of our respect. Over the past few years, we have also offered The Essentials, a wide range of funeral products designed to meet the needs of professionals committed to supporting grieving families in their mourning process.

SILVER SPONSOR

GUARANTEED FUNERAL DEPOSITS

GFD was created by a passionate group of bereavement service professionals in 1961. GFD has since evolved into a vibrant, Members based organization that has expanded to include bereavement professionals across Canada. Whether we’re investing & monitoring bereavement funds, providing exceptional Member support, or helping the public understand and pre-plan their last wishes, GFD is dedicated to the growth and vitality of the Canadian bereavement sector.

SILVER SPONSOR

MACKINNON & BOWES

Since 1966, MacKinnon and Bowes has built a reputation as the largest and most trusted provider of assistance to the funeral service profession across Canada. While our core business is still representing funeral providers from across Canada with transfers and removals, we have become known throughout our profession in Canada and the United States for our expertise in the repatriation of deceased people. Not only within North America, but to and from destinations around the world. Our fleet of late model funeral vehicles staffed by trained and qualified professionals serves clients throughout south central Ontario with distinction. Our twenty-four hour telephone answering center represents funeral homes across Canada and the United States every night by providing a seamless extension to their own staff .

SILVER SPONSOR

ECKELS

In 1895 Howard S. Eckels founded the company that still bears his name. His commitment to excellence was and is the Eckels hallmark. Eckels is in its second century of providing superior quality products and services to you, the funeral, mortuary, cemetery, and crematory professional. Eckels will remain steadfastly committed to providing the funeral service professions with a continuous stream of new, creative and innovative products and services based on tireless research and development. We invite you to try Eckels’ fine range of products and experience the Eckels Advantage today.

SILVER SPONSOR

THE DODGE COMPANY (CANADA)

The Dodge Company has been fortunate over the years to have had leaders with vision and an eye for what is truly important. From the early years with the establishment of schools to teach the science of embalming, to the more current introduction of formaldehyde-free chemicals, Dodge has led the way. We are proud of this history and grateful to everyone who has helped to make this record possible. The following is a sample of the many contributions made by family members and associates over the past 120 years.

PARK LAWN CORPORATION

Park Lawn Corporation (TSX: PLC) is the largest publicly traded Canadian-owned funeral, cremation and cemetery provider and is the fastest growing company in the industry in North America. Since 2013 PLC has grown from 6 cemetery properties in Toronto, Ontario to a diverse portfolio of properties and businesses operating across Canada and the US. ​ With a dynamic leadership team and innovative approach to our operations, PLC has a strategic advantage over the more traditional players in a stagnant industry resistant to change. As the company continues its strong growth both organically and through acquisition, PLC is changing the way products and services are delivered and how customers engage with the marketplace.