Care and Respect at Harbour City Funeral Home. Our commitment to care and respect begins the moment your loved one is transferred from their place of death.
Funeral Preparations and Embalming
Our staff are fully trained to carry out transfers with dignity and compassion, whether the place of death is a private residence, hospital, or public location
This level of care continues throughout every stage of the funeral preparation process. Once you notify us of a death, we will ask whether you would like your loved one to be embalmed. We always seek verbal consent before proceeding with embalming and are here to guide you through this decision. Ultimately, your comfort and wishes are our priority.
We have highly qualified embalmers on staff, dedicated to ensuring your loved one is prepared with the utmost professionalism and care.
Every person in our care is treated as if they were a member of our own family—with respect, dignity, and sensitivity. We place great importance on preparation for viewings; dressing and grooming are key elements of this process.
Our goal in mortuary care is to ensure your loved one is presented in a manner that is safe, clean, and hygienic.
Clothing and Dressing
Before you spend time with your loved one, we will ask you to provide the clothing you would like them to be dressed in. Please remember to include all necessary items, such as undergarments, when making your selection.
In most cases, our team will dress your loved one and place them in their casket. However, if cultural practices or personal wishes call for it, families are welcome to assist us, or to carry out the process themselves
We welcome and encourage family involvement and will never take over without your consent. If you would like to participate in dressing your loved one, please let us know at your earliest convenience so we can support you appropriately.