Something to think about
You come into this world being held and loved and you should leave this world the same way
Meaningful funerals are rites of passage that help us move from life before a death to life after a death. They help families and friends support one another, embrace their feelings and embark on the journey to transcendence.
Welcome to Carson Funeral Homes
Thank you for taking the time to visit our web site.
A great deal of time and effort has gone into providing this service to our community and the families we serve. We are constantly enhancing and updating the information in this medium and hope that you find it helpful and convenient. If you have any questions or would like to share any suggestions on how we could improve this site, please feel free to contact us. We value and encourage your input. We are here to continue to provide the highest standards for our community and to the families that we serve.
Few funeral homes in Canada can match Carson Funeral Homes for longevity or experience. We have been the "family" funeral home for thousands of client families for over 125 years. A tradition since 1878, we have provided full-service funeral arrangements for all faiths, within everyone's means through the generations.
Admirable though tradition may be, we pride ourselves in our ability to be a leader and innovator in a constantly demanding profession. We are proud of the more than 20 men and women of the Carson family . We believe that each one is a caring, understanding professional who takes pride in helping people.
Family owned funeral homes in short supply
In one of the most personal professions there is, corporations continue to buy small town funeral homes in order to satisfy their growth demands and the demands of their shareholders. My wife asked me recently if I thought that it mattered to families that we are family owned. Thus, I set out to defend the statement Family Matters. Why does family matter. To a family owned funeral home, or any family owned business, you are not a number, you are a customer or more often than not a friend. We strive to give you the best of service of care, not because we are driven by dividends and spreadsheets, but because it was a profession that we are passionate about. We actually serve families, we do not sit in an office in Toronto watching spreadsheets. We are licensed funeral directors, and we grieve with our families, this comes through in the compassionate care that we provide. We are flexible because we do not have to answer to head offices growth goals. More often than not we have better pricing, as our responsibility is what is fair to the customer, not what our shareholders require for growth. I believe family does matter and you will notice the difference in your care. Proudly the only family owned funeral home serving Orillia and Midland, and now the only family owned funeral home between Barrie and Huntsville. http://www.muskokaregion.com/news-story/7102829-funeral-home-conglomerate-purchasing-two-south-muskoka-businesses/
Christmas and Holiday Hours
The Carson Family and Team wish you a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. While we are always availiable to serve you, our physical buildings will be closed unless needed because of the weather and to observe the holidays. Closed Saturday the 24th thru Tuesday the 27th. Offices reopening on Wednesday the 28th. Closed the 31st and 1, back in on January 2, 2023. Any questions please call Orillia 705-326-3595, Midland 705-526-6551, and if there are phone outages 705-327-3911.
Recent Obituaries
L. Doolittle Chapel
- Fern Alma Connor (nee Hunter)
- Wilma Ellen Neilson-Moore
- James Comeau
- Charles Henry Beeton 'Chuck'
- Paul Edward Jack Dewsbury
- Allan Burton McMillan 'Mack'
- Faye Hunter
- David Albert Alexander May
- Herbert Lewis Campbell
- Violet Myrtle Monahan (Dillman) (nee Hart)
- June Elizabeth Hill (nee Eastcott)
- May Ying Tam Lem
- Rolande Villeneuve
- Cody James Belford
J.H. Lynn Chapel

L. Doolittle Chapel, Orillia
Settled in the heart of historic Orillia is a beautiful and charming old funeral home. Filled with warmth and character, you will feel at home the minute you walk through the door.

Preplanning made simple and affordable
Jon Griffiths helps dozens of families every year preplan their funerals. He listens to what they want and works within their budget to come up with the best solution for them.

J.H. Lynn Chapel, Midland
Nestled right in the downtown of Midland is the oldest funeral home serving Midland and area. Longevity stretching back to 1878 you will notice why J.H. Lynn Chapel has been the choice of so many families in Midland the moment you see it.