James Reid Funeral Home

About

James Reid Funeral Home is Kingston's only Kingston Family Owned Funeral Home.

Story

James Reid Funeral Home, Cremation, Celebration and Reception Centre offers compassionate care for you and your family before, when, and after a death occurs. For over 160 years James Reid's has been run by the same family, changing with the times to offer the best in funeral services. Our professionals serve you according to your wishes and all legislative requirements. We arrange Celebrations of Life in our Celebration Centre, "Simply JR" Cremations at our our crematorium, Funerals and Memorial Services in our chapel, and visitations and gatherings in our suites, Graveside services at your cemetery, and serve as event planners and directors at venues of your choice.

We also provide assistance to the families we serve by applying for benefits, such as insurance, Canada Pension Plan, death benefits, or the Department of Veterans' Affair Beneifts.

The James Reid Bereavement Support Program offers regular phone calls and/or visits for the first year of bereavement. We also invite everyone to our public information evenings, the first Monday of each month except July and August in our Reception Centre. We lead a Walking Through Grief group with Hospice Kingston in the Spring and Fall at Lemoine Point., and provide a lending library of books and DVDs.

We will help you arrange your funeral in advance so that you can make the decisions your next of kin will need to make. We also offer pre-payment through a third-party insured company, guaranteed to grow tax-free and lock in today's rates on your funeral.

Mission

MISSION STATEMENT
Since 1854, James Reid Funeral Home, Cremation, Reception Centre has provided our community with a superior level of professionalism, dignity and compassion. It is our mission to continue assisting our community in honoring memories and celebrating lives.