ABOUT US

We are here to help.
Who We Are

Part of the community.

Our family, serving yours.

 

Dingwell Funeral Home has been part of the Souris community since 1912.  As the fifth largest community of Prince Edward Island, Souris is a busy port and the hub centre for goods and services in the district. It is also the port for the Magdalen Islands ferry to Cap-aux-Meules – a physical link with the French heritage of Souris.

 

In 2017, ownership of the funeral home shifted from Gary Dingwell, proudly to a fellow Islander, Nathaniel Lamoureux. Nat is totally bilingual, fluent in both French and English, and will be happy to serve a family in which ever language they choose.

 

As a Souris native, Nat is proud to carry on the funeral homes proud service to it’s community as the oldest family-owned operation in Prince Edward Island.
Our Services

We will help any way we can

Traditional Funeral Service

Traditional Funeral Service
A full-service funeral event.
A traditional funeral service includes a visitation usually held in the afternoon or evening the day before the official service. The service itself is held at the place of the family’s choosing, generally at the church of regular attendance. Depending on the wishes of the family, a funeral service consists of scripture reading, prayers, a eulogy, sometimes a sermon, and music. After the funeral there is a procession to the cemetery for the committal service. Often a reception follows at the church, church hall, a friends house or the family’s home where friends and family can come together to show support.

Committal Service

Committal Service
A more informal way to say goodbye.
A Committal Service is a service performed at the grave site following a traditional funeral service, but prior to the burial. This is where family and friends can say their final goodbyes at the final resting place by placing by placing flowers, meaningful objects, or earth on the
casket. If the committal service is the only service then it becomes what we call a graveside service and includes a visitation the night before. The graveside service is a longer version of the Committal Service consisting of scripture reading, eulogy, poetry and music.

Cremation

Cremation
A different option.
We offer the option of traditional funeral services followed by a cremation. Having the remains cremated does not restrict you from having a visitation, open casket or funeral service. It is even possible to include a procession to the cemetery for a committal service.

Direct Cremation is when there is no visitation with the deceased present. Then the body is placed in a cremation receptacle (container) and transported to a crematory. The cremated remains are placed in an urn and made ready to have visitation at the funeral home with the remains.

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Immediate Need

WHEN YOU NEED US,
WE ARE THERE

No matter where or when it happens, Dingwell is there to help
you through the difficult moments.

Nothing seems to fully prepare you for the moment when it comes. You have so many things running through your mind. What’s the first step?

We want to make it easy for you by answering your questions and making the process as simple as possible.

With Dingwell, you are never alone.

Give us a call.

FOR IMMEDIATE ASSISTANCE CONTACT US

Our Family, Serving Yours

MEET THE DIRECTOR

Dingwell Funeral Home has been part of the Souris community since 1912. In 2017, ownership of the funeral proudly shifted from Gary Dingwell to a fellow Islander Nathaniel Lamoureux.

As a Souris native, and proudly bilingual, Nat, his wife Jill, and their two daughters are proud to carry on the Dingwell’s proud service to both the French and English communities of Souris as the oldest family-owned operation in Prince Edward Island.

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For Peace of Mind

PLAN AHEAD

Now is the best time to make difficult choices, and who better to make them but you? Dingwell will work with you to figure out the details of your funeral services beforehand.

Though difficult for some, planning ahead is truly the most responsible and generous thing to do. By reducing the burden on your loved ones, you allow them to do what they really want- to celebrate you and all you mean to them in life.

Plan your details now, and know that the end of your life will happen like rest of your life- the way you wanted it.

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A time for joy.

Every moment we have is valuable. Dingwell helps you to remember the good times by making things just a little bit easier.

Obituaries
Inside Dingwell
Inside Dingwell's facilities
Beautiful and elegant, Dingwell’s funeral home is a tasteful location to celebrate your loved one’s passing.

Take the tour.

Remembering
You're not alone
The passing of a loved one affects every person differently. Go to our grief and healing resources page to find others like you. Remember, you’re not alone.
Food & Lodging
Stop. Stay a while.
Souris is a lovely place, and while you’re in town there are some places you might want to stop by, to fully experience the world-famous PEI hospitality.
Affiliations
Our Friends
Dingwell Funeral Home is affiliated with many other organizations in the community. Check out our resources page to get a sense of what’s right for you.

24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

CONTACT US HERE

Dingwell is here. Call us any time. You can count on us.

No matter what the circumstance, we will be here. Feel free to visit us at the home, or pick up the phone at any time.

Send us a message. We promise to get back to you and will quickly respond to any questions or concerns you may have.

3 Washington Street
P.O. Box 310 Souris
Prince Edward Island
C0A 2B0

Phone: (902) 687-2075

Fax: (902) 687-4803
Email: dingwellfh@gmail.com

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LOCATED IN SOURIS

Dingwell Funeral Home Ltd is Prince Edward Island’s oldest family owned funeral home. Because of our experience, we understand that a funeral is not only a physical service, but a spiritual one. Every step of the way we provide support and comfort through a difficult time, because we know: a life lived is a life worth celebrating.

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