If A Death Occurs

The West Prince Funeral Home should be notified immediately by the hospital, nursing home, other institution, clergy or family member.

Our phone number is (902) 882-2457 and is answered 24 hours a day.

After the funeral home has been notified of the death, a director will contact the next of kin or the person responsible, to set a time to make the necessary arrangements. This meeting normally takes place at the funeral home.

Personal information about the deceased will be needed as well as a set of clothing and a picture. The time and place of the visitation and funeral will be decided at this time. The clergy or celebrant must be contacted before times for the visitation and funeral can be set. At this time also, the notices  newspaper will be prepared.

The loss of a loved one is a very traumatic experience. Our funeral home staff are specially trained to travel through this difficult time with you, with compassion and understanding. We can help you regardless of the circumstances or place of death, even if it is outside of Prince Edward Island.

When you come to the funeral home, you will need the following information about the deceased:

• Full Name
• Health and Social Insurance Numbers
• Marital Status
• Name of Husband or Wife
• Occupation
• Date and Place of Birth
• Father's Name and Birth Place
• Mother's Name and Birth Place
• Name of Physician
• Cemetery Chosen
• Names of Family Members for Newspaper Announcement

West Prince Funeral Home   522 Thompson Road (Route 155), S.Louis  ph: (902) 882-2457
                             Fax: (902) 882-2806