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MacKenzie Funeral Chapel & Crematorium: There when you need them during a time of loss

Oct 5, 2015 | 4:06 PM

MacKenzie Funeral Chapel & Crematorium will be there when you need them during your time of loss and have been proudly serving Prince Albert and area families for the last 80 years.

MacKenzie Funeral Chapel & Crematorium is the longest running funeral service in Prince Albert and area. They are industry leaders in Prince Albert being the first funeral home in town to offer motorized funeral cars when they opened in 1935 and in 1985, they modernized the industry by being the first funeral home to own and operate their own crematorium.

Losing a loved one can be an overwhelming time for anyone. A funeral is a celebration of a life that has been lived and is an important step toward healing after experiencing the loss of a loved one. The staff of dedicated professionals at MacKenzie Funeral Chapel are available to assist you in making the funeral service arrangements, from casket choices to funeral flowers and cemetery monuments, they guide you through all aspects of the Funeral Service.

Established in 1935, the Funeral Home is family owned and operated. Current owners, and longtime employees, Brian and Bev Stobbs purchased the business in 2009 and have a combined 40 years of experience in the funeral planning profession.

Just in time for their 80th anniversary the Funeral Home and Crematorium have recently completed a variety of renovations and upgrades. The new modern look provides comfortable, soothing surroundings where families and friends can gather to remember and celebrate the life of their loved one.

“We help people move through the grief process,” said Brian. “It’s important for people to bid farewell to their family members because it’s a healthy way of moving on after a loss. When someone has passed, the funeral provides that initial step to the future which isn’t easy, but it helps.”

It is due to the Funeral Home’s longevity and trusting staff that MacKenzie Funeral Chapel has become one of the most trusted funeral homes in Prince Albert and area. They provide a comfortable climate for mourning and the expression of grief. MacKenzie Funeral Chapel offers a complete range of funeral services from traditional, innovative, memorial, to graveside and crematorium witnessing.

“Our motto is – We will be there when you need us,” said Brian.

The staff of dedicated professionals at MacKenzie Funeral Chapel are available to assist you in making the funeral service arrangements, from casket choices to funeral flowers and cemetery monuments, they guide you through all aspects of the Funeral Service.

MacKenzie Funeral Chapel & Crematorium is the longest running funeral service in Prince Albert and area. They are industry leaders in Prince Albert being the first funeral home in town to offer motorized funeral cars when they opened in 1935 and in 1985, they modernized the industry by being the first funeral home to own and operate their own crematorium.

Just in time for their 80th anniversary the Funeral Home and Crematorium have recently completed a variety of renovations and upgrades.  The new modern look provides comfortable, soothing surroundings where families and friends can gather to remember and celebrate the life of their loved one.

To celebrate the milestone of the Funeral Home’s 80th anniversary and the renovations, the staff at MacKenzie Chapel & Crematorium will be holding an open house at the Funeral Home located at 130 9th Street East, Prince Albert, SK. The open house will begin at 1:00 pm on Sunday, October 25, 2015. Tours of the Funeral Home, as well as the Crematorium, will continue throughout the day. An exhibit of pictures and memorabilia depicting the years of the Funeral Home will be on display. The event is open to the public and everyone is welcome to attend.

MacKenzie Funeral Chapel & Crematorium offers professional guidance and personalized service before, during and after the loss of a loved one. Their reputation for compassion, caring and affordability is well known, and it is their most valuable asset.

To contact MacKenzie Funeral Chapel & Crematorium call 306.763.8488. Their Funeral home staff members are always available to help.

To view MacKenzie Funeral Chapel & Crematorium’s website click here.

Photos by Sarah Rolles